The next Victoria Wine Society event is the first tasting of the 2011-2012 season. It will be a tasting of top Spanish picks from the Vancouver Winefest. It will be a Cava to Sherry lineup highlighting various regions.
Martin Codax, Albarino 2009 (Rias Baixas)
Bodegas Piqueras, Castillo de Almansa Seleccion 2006 (Almansa)
Atteca, Old Vines 2009 (Calatayud)
Marques de Riscal, Rioja Gran Reserva 2003 (Rioja)
Bodegas y Vinedos Alion, 2004 (Ribera del Duero)
Torres, Mas La Plana Cab Sauv 2006 (Penedes)
Pares Balta, Gratavinum, 2pr (pi) 2007 (Priorat)
Numanthia, ‘N’ 2006 (Toro)
Gonzales Byass, Apostoles, Old Palo Cortado VORS 30 year old (Jerez)
Please note the date for this tasting was changed to April 18, due to the venue not being available on the originally scheduled date of May 30. This is the start of the new fiscal year and memberships are due.
Cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. To register for the tasting, payment must be received in advance to reserve a space, and there will be no exceptions, as availability is limited. For membership renewals and tasting fees, stop in and see us here, or at the BC Wineguys Cadboro Bay Rd store at 2579 Cadboro Bay Rd (250-592-8466).