Northern Neck Uncorked - Wine Lovers Club


Northern Neck Uncorked
Meeting Schedule
		Let us know if you would like to attend. We do advanced preparation based on the number of attendees and some meetings may be limited in size due to rare vintages. Email
Jan 2013	Wines of Piedmont - Jerry Gibson
Feb 1	Valentine Sweets
March 1	Wine in Movies - Catherine & Ray Petrie
April 1	Chile - Kevin Kean
May 3	Rose' , All the World - John Krainock
June 7	TBD - Brad Waltrip
July 5	Summer Party at Waltrips
August 2	TBD - Karyn Bristow & Judy Fochtmann
Sept 6	Wines of the Rhone Valley - AWS National Tasting
Oct 4	Octoberfest
Nov 1	Cognac - Marie Minor
December 2013	Christmas Party

		Additional Discussion: Proper Tasting Techniques Wine Scoring Varietal Flavors Winemaker Influence Decanting and Breathing Aroma, Balance & Finish Things to bring: Glasses for tasting (usually 2 per person) Cash for presentation expense (usually less than $10/person)
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We are a chapter of the American Wine Society - Bylaws The American Wine Society is devoted to educating people on all aspects of wine. Our members include wine novices, experts, grape growers, amateur and professional winemakers, chefs, wine appreciators, wine educators, restaurateurs and anyone wanting to learn more about wine and gastronomy. Find out more or signup at: AWS		Let us know and we will save seat for you! - email Are you a supertaster?
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Tasting Notes from Meeting (PDF file - requires Adobe Acrobat. Available Free) 03-03-06 - ABC - Anything but Chardonnay & Cabernet 04-07-06 - Whites & Reds of Argentina 05-05-06 - Cab Ride - CA, Chile & Argentina Cabernets 06-09-06 - Sauvignon Blanc - AWS National Tasting Score Results 10-06-06 - Sherry 01-12-07 - Food Pairing 05-04-07 - Hungarian Wine 01-04-08 - Sailing Wines 02-01-08 - German Rieslings (PowerPoint) 01-09-09 - Wine ID challenge 05-10-09 - Zinfandel 08-07-09 - Sippin on the dock of the bay 09-11-09 - California Pinot Noir 11-13-09 - Meritage 01-08-10 - Rhone Valley France 01-05-10 - Northern Italy - Tom Iezzi 10-01-10 - Wines of Israel - Bill and Lorraine Jester 03-04-11 - Your favorites
04-13-07 - Germany - Austria Carl Brandhorst
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