We propose  an 8 day , 7 night educational trip  commencing Monday 16th September and returning Monday 23rd September 2019.

Flight in late morning from Manchester to Bilbao and return late afternoon to Manchester

We will stay 5 nights in Logrono  in the centre of the Rioja wine region (a wine festival takes place while we are there)  and 2 nights  in San Sebastian.

We will be on a DBB for 4 nights and LBB  for the other 3 nights (allowing us to take in the delights of the numerous “tapas bars” in Logrono for our evening meal)

There will be 3 wine tastings  during the trip.

Please see George Birchall on “Wine Tasting” desk for itinerary , costs , etc or call on 07826 048379

An extravaganza of Riojan wine.

Come and sample 6 Riojan wines at Winetime at Scatchards with cheese , chorizo , olives etc.

Wine Tasting £7 per member commencing 7.00pm at venue

Taxi transfer from Maghull Square to Winetime and return £7 per member commencing at 6.15pmat Maghull Square

ONLY 11 PLACES LEFT (19/02/2019)

To book see George Birchall at “Wine Tasting ” desk at coffee morning.

A further wine tasting will take place at WINETIME AT SCATCHARDS on the above date

This tasting will be for French Wines , COST PER MEMBER £7.00

Taxi transfers from and back to Maghull Square will be available at a cost , 6.15pm from the square , COST PER MEMBER £7.00.

TRIP FULL

Those members taking a taxi to the tasting meet at Maghull Square at 6.15pm

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Members of the Wine tasting group visited Wine Time at Scatchards last evening for the latest foray into experiencing wines from different wine producing areas of the world. It was lovely to see several new U3A members who joined us for the outing. This time we sampled 6 wines from South Africa, including a red which apparently is never sold in SA as the British market takes 95% of its stock! Having quaffed samples of 2 whites, a rose and 3 reds accompanied by cheese, meats and olives, the conversation flowed as easily as the wine. Thanks once again to George and Mo for organising the tasting and providing the nibbles. I wonder where our next sampling will take us?

A further wine tasting at Scratchards will take place on August 28th
The usual format, 6 wines, this time from South Africa, with chorizo, cheese, olives etc.

Cost for tasting £7 , return taxi available from Maghull Square (approx. 6.30pm) for £8 per person. Pay on booking only.

ONLY 6 PLACES LEFT AS AT 15th AUGUST 2018

Contact George Birchall on 0151 287 0308 or 07826048379

Early booking essential
Please see George Birchall at Wine Tasting desk

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40 U3A members took advantage of the longer hours of daylight this evening and attended a wine tasting evening hosted at Scatchards, where we sampled Chilean wines. Two whites, a rose and three reds were tasted, accompanied by chorizo, goats cheese, crackers and olives. The evening was a great success with lively conversation, not all about the wine, and it was great to see several new U3A members attending the evening. Thanks to George Birchall for arranging the evening and transportation to and from the event.

A visit to Winetime at Scatchards has been arranged , Wine tasting will be Chilean wine. Cost £7 per member for tasting and , if required a return taxi transfer from Maghull Square at £7 per member if sufficient numbers book this service.

6 wines will be tasted , chorizo , cheese , olives and biscuits will be provided.

See George Birchall on Wine Tasting desk.

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40 U3A members attended at wine tasting last evening led by George Birchall. Visiting “Wine Time at Scatchards” on Great Howard street, we were treated to an array of Italian wines, mostly from the region to be visited on the next wine tasting holiday. Two whites, a rose and three reds were accompanied by a selection of chorizo, cheeses and olives. Thankfully transport had been arranged as the measures were far from mean and there may well have been a brush with the law had anyone been foolish enough to drive!  The evening was a great success and everyone is looking forward to the next event in a couple of months time. Thanks to George and Mo for organising everything.