Saturday 28th September 2024
Today
is the BIG day. A tour to the institute where the Spanish have every variety of
grape growing for research and after a walk around, a masterclass in Madrid
area wines, then the big Gala Dinner in a beautiful, converted convent.
A
small problem arose in the morning with Andrew suffering a touch of Delhi Belly.
Must have been an off prawn. Luckily Flashy was ok, so he soldiered on alone to
the masterclass.
Inside
a magnificent chapel, with tables laden with glasses, we had a white, three
reds and a sticky wine, matched with salami, cheese and chocolate. You see, the
Spanish don’t tax their wine like spirits. They consider it a food. Essential
to life. And, it is often taken with a matching food such as cheese or meats.
Flashy
was flying solo and was picked up by the Israeli delegation of one woman and 11
men, who naturally kept pretty much to themselves. Wishing him long life many
times, he enjoyed their very Jewish company. They were a little subdued towards
the end, when the news of a successful Israeli raid in Lebanon overnight came
through. They were wondering if their flights home might be cancelled. Flashy
thought it a bit of a security risk being amongst them, so was relieved when he
saw that they were on the other bus back to base.
Nonetheless, the tasting was very well done. Wines: Puerta del Sol Malvar, Grego Robel,
Grego Crianza, Manu Tinto and Dulce Maria.
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