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January 15, 2015
Burnsville, MN
Wine Tasting Party |
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Coordinator: Nancy Sand |
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Photos by: Nancy Sand | ||||
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| Galen H coaching Mary Jane H on the art of opening wine bottles with John S supervising |
Karen H and Joy K making sure Galen H opens all the bottles |
Which "white" shall we choose? Carol B, Bill K, Bruce W, Pat N, Carol B, Sharon M |
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| Mary Jane H telling about her white wine with Bill K listening intently | Look at all the reds -- maybe there is one for each of us! Joyce C, Audrey K, Carol B, Karen G, Judy B, Mary Ellen G, Sandra S, Patty F, Wendy C, Carol B | Better eat something before we drive home Patty F, Charlie B, John S, Audrey K | ||
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| Karen G and Nedra N comparing a couple of reds | Karen H and George G had the best seats in the room to observe all the activity | Good wine, good food, and good friends Carol B, Charlane S | ||
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| Our special birthday girl - Carol B | ||||
| ULLRS LEARN ABOUT AND TASTE WINES Instead of being 30 degrees below zero, the weather on Thursday, January 15, was rather balmy when 30 ULLRs came to Nancy Sand’s home to learn about and sample wines. Each ULLR brought a bottle of wine and shared something interesting or unique about the wine. ULLRs learned about wines from California, Oregon, Missouri, Italy, etc. More reds were brought than whites, but that is probably because we are in the winter season. We learned about blending, spices, food parings, costs, and where to purchase the wines. And, instead of wine, Judy Burich brought some non-alcoholic ginger beer - said to have certain medicinal qualities! In addition to bringing a bottle of wine, each ULLR was also asked to bring his/her favorite wine glass. We saw simple clear glasses, painted and decorated glasses, collector glasses, and wine glasses made from jars! Of course, no ULLR social event is complete without good food. ULLRs brought appetizers (lots of cheese and crackers), salads, and desserts. Coffee and water were also in great supply so we didn’t have to worry when people headed out on the roads to go back home. Host Nancy Sand decorated the room with wine-colored table clothes and wine-themed plates and napkins. Each ULLR was given a decorated Wine Note sheet on which to write the names of some new wines to buy in the future. I think 30 ULLRs will be visiting their local wine store sometime soon! |
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