Hakuna Noma

This Wednesday, 24 June, for a cheeky wine head towards the Southwark area and look out for some familiar faces @ The Refinery (just behind the Tate Modern) from 7:30pm. The closest tube is Southwark (with London Bridge also quite close).

Cheers

Anto

P.S. I am away, so although I won't make it there myself in person on Wednesday night, I'll be upholding the tradition with my cousin in Zanzibar. Enjoy the wine.

Planet of the Grapes

Lame name, but lovely little wine bar – tucked away on Bull’s Head Passage just down from the entrance to Leadenhall Market – this is where we found ourselves on Wednesday. The bar’s got a certain charm despite the name, with a cosy wine library/wardrobe sporting a solid selection from which to choose and some great wine glasses out of which to enjoy the chosen vin.

It was definitely a French flavoured night, starting with the French waitress, followed by the wines which on the white was Pouilly Fume - 2006 Chateau de Tracy – a lovely crisp Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley. On the red, it was a delightful Burgandy – some Pinot Noir from 2005 by Jean-Luc & Paul Aegerter.

All in all we had a wonderful little get together – some old and new faces to catch up with.

I’ll be in touch soon with details of the next venue.

Cheers all, see you soon

Next Stop

We’re going to head to the Wine and Tapas Bar at Leadenhall Market in the City next Wednesday, 10 June 2009. Please come for a few vinos and solve the problems of the world (or enjoy some similar idle chit chat) with us.

Remember, as we make this a regular thing each couple of weeks there are no obligations or expectations as to how often or for how long you attend, it’s just a chance to explore another of London’s wine bars and provides an excuse to touch base more frequently.

We’ll be there from 7:30pm on the night. The closest tube is Bank, with Monument station not far also.

Anto

WoW, it's started

Had some great wine and chat in the courtyard at Gordon's last week. Thank you to those who came along to get the ball rolling for Wine on Wednesday. It was an enjoyable evening with the easy drinking Italian Pinot Grigio on the wine list the choice for white on the night, while on the reds, the Malbec Trivento from Mendoza got the nod more than once. Of course, the accompaniment of mature cheeses and crusty bread also ensured a tasty night for all.

Here's the link to Gordon's Wine Bar for anyone interested.

http://www.gordonswinebar.com/

It really is a charming little setting and a fun spot for wine - I'd certainly like to return again at some stage (even if it was just to try a Madeira from the wood).

Hope to see you next week - keep an eye out for the venue.

Cheers