Up on my return to Cornwall I was was quick to get involved with the local wine group - Cornwall Wine Tasting Group There are obvious business reason as to why I should do this but I was keen as I already knew many members from when I previously worked for Laymont & Shaw and thought this would probably be the quickest and easiest way to get back in touch.
Indeed - I had actually taken several of the members on a trip around Spain during my time at L&S (whilst I was still very wet behind the ears) where we visited places such as Ribera del Duero and Rueda etc etc - and a great time was had by all (I hope!).
Not long after I landed back in Kernow I was asked if I would do a tasting for the group. Always keen I immediately said "yes" and when I asked what the theme might be I was informed that it was already decided on and that I would be doing a "chocolate & wine" tasting. GULP - 2 things that really don't go together particularly well - talk about throwing me in at the deep end with my potential new customers (Thanks Alison!).
Anyway, as I mentioned I am always up for a challenge so got stuck in and I had a very fun evening. Since then I have attended several of the tastings, although it is not always possible for me as things often come up at short notice so I can't book. Well tonight is the next tasting and it turns out I can attend so I've just emailed the group Secretary to make sure there's still a late availabitlity space. No there isn't - damn! Tonight it's the turn of the Sommelier from Fifteen at Watergate Bay and I was really looking forward to it. I've met a few sommelier's on the circuit and I've always found the British ones to be decent fun (had a good trip with a chap called Chris Cooper in Portugal a couple of years ago).
Wait -what's this? Another email from the Secretary saying that his wife can't make it so I can take her place. Cracking stuff! Her loss is my gain - but she owed me a favour as when I took the trip to Spain I had to hold her hand as she was afraid of flying. We're quits now - thanks Mrs H! I'll let you know how it went.
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