Fellow Wine Lovers,<\/p>\n
As we reach the end of week four of Operation August Exodus<\/em>, it seems that we still have plenty of SW19 residents sadly missing in action. Word reached me, early this week, that the poolside sunset view from the villa near Arezzo is so arresting that Alex may struggle to extricate himself from its golden handcuffs any time soon. However, I hear the SBS are on hand and repatriation is in the offing\u2026<\/p>\n Six degrees of Kevin Bacon seems to be a favourite game to play in the news currently, with Wonga and House of Fraser representing the two ends and Newcastle United and Mike Ashley propping up the middle.<\/p>\n Champion of zero hours contracts, firing people for being ill and generally crushing the little man in search of a buck, Mr Ashley usually has no great fan base here. However, this week, he actually gained our attention. Whilst we understand that his altruism-free, long term goal is to browbeat landlords into giving him a better deal, and thus more cash in his pocket, it is nice to see someone actually putting the parlous state of landlord-tenant relations front and centre. Rents are too high \u2013 surely better to take a lower rent than have an empty site producing none?<\/p>\n Another week, another study. No safe level for alcohol consumption. Vanilla extract, Marks & Spencer Best Ever Prawn Sandwich, Steak Diane, Shandy Bass \u2013 all boozy, in the bin they go. Still waiting for the study that tells us there\u2019s no safe level for living \u2013 we\u2019re all going to die at some point, let\u2019s just enjoy getting there!<\/p>\n 3-0 to Tottenham at Old Trafford. 3-1 to West Ham at AFC. 3-1 to Forest at home to Newcastle. All the minnows put up a great fight, particularly AFC, but the results were always going one way in the end. Cricket seems set up for a fifth test decider \u2013 any truth in the rumour we did better without Stokes? Tennis is being loudly lambasted for being a war of attrition in searing heat \u2013 but surely it\u2019s the same every year at both the US and Aussie Open, why is it suddenly news? La Vuelta seems to be taking the message to heart of it being a marathon rather than a sprint \u2013 tactically correct, a trifle dull to watch.<\/p>\n News from JD Wetherspoon \u2013 they\u2019re banning dogs (shocking) and have been in business since they opened their first pub in Muswell Hill in 1979 (far more shocking). Always had our doubts about boozers in Muswell Hill, still at least we now know where it started and who to blame\u2026.<\/p>\n Tastings update<\/strong><\/p>\n Wine School is now sold out<\/strong> \u2013 a new term will start late January \u2013 if you\u2019d like to get on the \u2018please remind me\u2019 list, just let us know.<\/p>\n Wine & Cheese Tastings<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday 13th September \u2013 4 spaces left Argentina Tasting<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday 18th October \u2013 4 spaces left<\/p>\n So with the tastings now over 80% sold, if you fancy joining in just drop us a line on 020 8944 5224 or reply to this email.<\/p>\n Finally, we are planning on doing our usual Christmas fizz tasting in December; we just need to confirm a few other dates first. We would also love to do a Gin tasting if we can find anyone prepared to schlepp down to the end of the District Line \u2013 watch this space!<\/p>\n However, if none of those tastings appeal then have no fear, you can just pop into the shop this afternoon or tomorrow and have a glass of the two beauties that we will have open on free-pour.<\/p>\n Geography not being my strong point, in order to entice Alex back from Tuscany I\u2019ve decided, of course, to open two wines from Sicily. I was astonished to discover we had never put this pair on tasting (I rather think my keyword search tool is playing up) but we certainly haven\u2019t had them this year\u2026<\/p>\n Colomba Bianca Gazzera Catarratto Inzolia 2017 – \u00a310.49<\/strong> this blend of two of Sicily\u2019s indigenous varieties is a deliciously easy drinker. Hand-picked grapes (65% Catarratto, 35% Inzolia) are vinified in stainless steel tanks giving us a crisp, fresh white wine with notes of nuts and candied lemon. Treat yourself to a wing of skate, pan-fried with some butter and capers.<\/p>\n Colomba Bianca Gazzera Nero d\u2019Avola\/Syrah 2016 \u2013 \u00a310.49<\/strong> this cracking blend, 65% Nero d\u2019Avola with 35% Syrah, has always impressed us. Lovely fruit characters with the raspberry of the Syrah setting off the dark fruit of the Nero D\u2019Avola really nicely. A decidedly decent fresh feel too, which is not easy in all that sunshine!<\/p>\n That\u2019s it from here this week \u2013 tomorrow is our last Saturday of early summer closing, so remember to get to us before 7pm.<\/p>\n Now, if you\u2019ll all join me in a slow handclap we might perhaps be able to urge Alex out of that lounger and onto a plane\u2026<\/p>\n Ciao-Ciao for now!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fellow Wine Lovers, As we reach the end of week four of Operation August Exodus, it seems that we still have plenty of SW19 residents sadly missing in action. 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\nThursday 11th October \u2013 SOLD OUT
\nThursday 8th November \u2013 SOLD OUT
\nThursday 29th November \u2013 3 spaces left<\/p>\n