We started with Columbia Crest Grand Estates 2011 Chardonnay (Washington); La Finca Tempranillo 2012 (Argentina); and Black Opal Shiraz 2012 (Australia). And we finished with Vicky's last bottle of "Women Who Wine" "Bella Vino Super Tuscan Blend 2008" which was blended & bottled by Vicky's Women Who Wine gals of Washington state.
We also noshed on a fabulous 5 cheese sampler plate, spiced nuts, imported olives, savory Stilton biscuits, red grapes, and chocolate dipped strawberries - all provided by Connie Bandstra. Do we know our food or what?
Wine & Food - what else?
We conducted an interest survey (to guide the selection of future activities), and did a little organizational business - to wit:
* WWW schedule (first Fridays of the month);
* membership policy (by invitation only, full time QC residents);
* guest policy (guests invited to some gatherings);
* communications (private email, for now Vicky will handle, please don't forward to others)
We ended our initial gathering with all pitching in to decorate a "Women Who Wine" tree for entry in the 'Christmas at Quail Creek' "Peoples' Choice Christmas Tree" contest. All 'ornaments' were made from recycled wine corks or faux grape leaves by Vicky W - the funky iron tree was lent by Connie B, the tree 'skirt' was a bunch of corks!
Women Who Wine "Peoples Choice Christmas Tree" entry
The Women Who Wine
From left to right, Judy Hale, Daryl Laux, Debbie Huber, Christy Caldwell, Vicky Woods, Tari Wright, Connie Bandstra, Kelly Hines, & Susan Miller.
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