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Warrenmang in Springtime

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Luigi and I would like to remind members that they are always welcome to purchase Warrenmang and Bazzani wines at Cellar Door Price, less 20% discount. Order Form and Tasting Notes attached. If you need any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me. athalie@warrenmang.com.au Also, on Monday prior to Melbourne Cup, 1st November, there is a LONG LUNCH WITH LUIGI AT WARRENMANG VINEYARD & RESORT – starting at Noon, 3 courses and 6 premium vintage wines including 2003 Magnum of Black Puma Shiraz, fantastic value for Money $65 per person. http://www.mediafire.com/?4jrxn2rdh6hhd48 http://www.mediafire.com/?oiwxq5ob24dj8mf

Running Bulls Tempranillo

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Maybe the most interesting wine of the night at Brim-Brim on Thursday last was the Running Bulls Tempranillo. This wine is available at Nick's Vintage Direct http://www.nicks.com.au/Product/View/2008-Running-with-Bulls--Tempranillo/482920

706th Dinner

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October 21st Brim Brim Pavillion President Rob Campbell CANAPES Tôm Bao Mia Prawn on sugar cane Saigon Nem Cuôn Huê‘ Rice paper rolls with pork and pickled prawn The Centre Com Nep Chien Fried Sticky rice North Pierre Peters Blanc de Blanc NV FIRST COURSE Pho bo Beef noodle soup Dopff Gerwurtztraminer Grand Cru 2004 ** MAIN COURSE Muc Xào Can Toi Charred squid The Coast Cá Nuong Lá Chuôi Banana leaf wrapped and grilled trevally The Centre Blank Riesling Rosenbourg 2001 Pfaffenheim Gerwurztraminer 1997 ** Bun Cha , Lon Kho Tiéu & Com Sen Hue Pork grilled Hanoi Sticky rice and pork in lotus leaf The Centre Caramel pork Hanoi Ca Tim Nureng Vei Toi Ot Grossett Pinot Noir 2003 Rafa Vineyards Running with Bulls Tempranillo 2009 Ca Tim Nureng Vei Toi Ot Smoky eggplant, chilli, basil and garlic Rau Murông Xà Toi Water spinach and garlic The Mekong Delta * DESSERT Xoi Dua Sticky rice balls Petit fours Fresh Asian fruit Dr Loosen Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese 2...

Kusuda Wines

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At the beginning of the year the committee made the decision to reduce the number of wines purchased and increase the quality. One of our recent investments fits this aim. For more information http://www.kusudawines.com/english/history/index.htm

October Dinner

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Invitation to the 706thDinner Members are advised that the 706th meetingwill be on Thursday October 21st 2010 At Brim Brim Hastie St Buninyong At 7.00pm Food Master: Ross Wilkie Wine Master: Phil Dover Dress Lounge Suit Guests are most welcome Electronic banking via account: ANZ BSB 013 520 ACCOUNT 008699266 is recommended. Cost $120 per person Reply to Ross Wilkie 53312105 0418819675 RSVP 17/10/10

Pyrenees Escapade Masterclass

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Sunday 31st October Pyrenees Escapade 11.00am-4.00pm A European Wine and Food Weekend. Join in the festivities focussing on local wines and the region's quality produce in european inspired dishes. Activities include an International Master-class, wine option challenge, petanque tournament, musicians and door prizes every hour. Entry $20 per person includes souvenir festival wine tasting glass, and festival carry bag. International Master-class $40 (limited seats available), Tasting plates $10 - purchase at the event. LOCATION: Avoca Turf Club Function Centre CONTACT NAME: Kate Kirkpatrick 0408 414 660 EMAIL: info@pyrenees.org.au WEB: http://www.pyrenees.org.au/escapade/index.htm See below for links:- http://www.mediafire.com/?pphqliy67vttlrn http://www.mediafire.com/?ctr3ufcrtaqxojc

Victor Gibson Dinner 2011

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Please find attached preliminary details for the 2011 Victor Gibson Weekend to enable preregistration for this event http://www.wineandfood.org.au/Miscellaneous/victorgibson.htm An editable doc document is attached which may be emailed to your membership, completed and emailed back to John Higginson thus providing the organisers with preliminary information so a registration form may be mailed direct to them and your society. The pdf attachment is in a format that can be printed and circulated within your membership These two forms will be posted to the FWFSA web site by end October 2010 We look forward to catching up with your members in April 2011 Copies of the documents are also being mailed to all Societies http://www.mediafire.com/?d1f5lrm9q1dehil http://www.mediafire.com/?23hjpm45bwdcu98