Wine Appreciation Group
When a recipe says “add wine” never ask “to what”?
It has been a difficult year for wine tasting. Our last meeting before lockdown was at Barry & Lesley Hackshall’s home in June.
But things are looking up! We can now meet again and I have organised a get together for the group on 12th
December to plan for next year.
It is most encouraging that all existing members of the Group, plus a couple of extras, want to continue in the new year…
The festive season is a good time to expand your wine experience. Why not try a Sparkling Shiraz with rich Christmas fare. Works a treat!
Wishing you all a Happy and safe Christmas and I look forward to your company in 2022.
Mike Staniland
Wine Quotes:
- “A woman drove me to drink and I didn’t even have the decency to thank her” – W.C. Fields
- “Age is just a number. It’s totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine” – Joan Collins
- “Men are like a fine wine. They all start out like grapes, and it’s our job to stomp on them and keep them in the dark until they mature into something you’d like to have dinner with” – Jill Shalvis
- “Wine offers a greater range for enjoyment and appreciation than possibly any other purely sensory thing which may be purchased” – Ernest Hemingway
- “I’m like old wine. They don’t bring me out very often, but I’m well preserved” – Rose Kennedy
- “Men are like wine – some turn to vinegar, but the best improve with age” – Pope John XXIII
- “When it came to writing about wine, I did what almost everybody does – faked it” – Art Buchwald
- “Work is the curse of the drinking classes” – Oscar Wilde
Movie Group
Our last outing was:
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Film: Song Sung Blue
Date: Tuesday 13 January
Time: 10.00 am
Venue: Warriewood Cinema
On Tuesday 13th January 30, “Probians”, (a record number), attended the movie “Song Sung Blue” at Warriewood cinema.
From the opening beat of music it was a totally enjoyable experience with perfect performances & vocals from both Hugh Jackman & Kate Hudson. Based on a true story the film follows 2 struggling individuals, Mike & Claire Sardina who meet & find love through their shared passion for performing as a Neil Diamond Tribute act.
It was an emotional story with strong chemistry & really great musical performances of all the wonderful Neil Diamond songs that most people know & love. It was a movie to uplift, to make you both laugh & also to cry. We all gave it a “10 out of 10” & afterwards 15 of us stayed to share a coffee & chat.
Rosemary Daly
0403 238 341
Any questions phone Rosemary Daly who will coordinate cinema outings until Gloria returns.
Let Rosemary know if you see any movies that look interesting so that a cinema outing can be arranged..