PROBUS CLUB of MANDURAH PEEL Inc
Reg No - A1019730Z
WINE & CHEESE GATHERING GROUP
Leader: Michele Cornwell
The aim of the Wine and Cheese Gathering Group is fun and fellowship. It is not for any particular wine person but for all. More a tasting to expand our range with everyone’s views accepted and valued.
We try 3 wines and cheeses over about an hour and a half in a safe environment.
The Gathering takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of each Month from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.
SEE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR DETAILS.
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July 2025
Wine and Cheese afternoon at Peter and Alicia Martin’s home
For those that didn’t go maybe we should have renamed it the wine, cheese and labels group, as I (Alicia) only pick wines with a label that I like and Peter by what is in the bottle. The event could also be called the Laurel and Hardy show as Peter wanted to go off script and I read out some of the answers for the quiz rather than the questions. It was a fun afternoon and not to be taken too seriously as it’s the first time we have held the event.
We started the afternoon with a Mulled wine that warmed us up. Anyone wanting to indulge and make it themselves, this is my recipe. I have been making it for over 35 years and it is not as complicated as some other versions. The bonus is that centuries ago, it was seen as a medicinal. What a wonderful excuse to indulge on a cold winter’s day.
Mulled Wine
1 bottle of claret - we used Aldi’s Smart Dog Shiraz, 1½ cups of water, ½ cup of sugar (I use less), 3 cinnamon sticks, 3 whole cloves and ½ cup of sliced lemon (no pips).
Stir all together, except the wine. Once the sugar has dissolved, add wine and simmer for 20 mins. Serve strained sprinkled with nutmeg.
To everyone that came thank you and we look forward to next months. If you have never been put your name down it’s a lovely event.
Peter and Alicia
Peter giving a talk on wines
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