Mature Clarets Tasting Dinner and AGM

Here is an opportunity to enjoy some top end mature Clarets with dinner at the Army and Navy Club (“The Rag”).  The wines are from the cellar of our member Michael Daiches, and were selected from among the most highly rated shown at his tasting in April. They are all from good vintages and good chateaux.

This event has been rescheduled from 29^th June and will follow the AGM. As a result, the Branch will bear the cost of the venue, and has been able to reduce the price by £20.

The original menu has changed to reflect The Rag’s current seasonal menu. There is no change to the wines.

Reception wine:  Army and Navy Club Champagne NV

Game Terrine with Apple and Cider Chutney and Toasted Sourdough
Riesling Clos Häuserer, Domaine Zind Humbrecht 2018

Roasted Poussin with Leek and Herb Mousse, Potato and Vegetable Gratin, Curly Kale and Thyme Café au Lait
Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste (5th Growth) Pauillac 2005
Chateau Batailley (5^th Growth) Pauillac 2005
Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande (2^nd Growth) Pauillac 2004 

Warm Candy Apple Tart with Candied Almonds, Caramel Sauce and Clotted Cream Ice Cream.

Coffee

If any one booking for this event has an allergy or other dietary requirement please send a separate email to the organiser at the email address indicated below.  Please do not rely on the “Notes” section of the online booking form.

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy high end mature clarets with dinner at a very reasonable price.
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Venue:                               Army and Navy Club, 36/39 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN
Nearest Tube:                  Green Park
Mobility Rating:              3 – steps up to the front door, then lift access
Time:                                 7 pm following AGM
Dress:                                Jacket and Tie
Price p/Person:              £79 Members            Guests  £110
Organiser:                        Michael Daiches
michael.daiches@btinternet.com Tel: 07836 654709

Calling Notice – Annual General Meeting
Thursday 26th October 2023 at 6.30 pm

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the London Branch of the International Wine and Food Society shall be held at 6.30 pm on Thursday 26th October 2023 at The Army and Navy Club, 36-39 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JN for the following business:

1. Apologies for Absence
2. Minutes of the Last Meeting
3. Matters Arising
4. Chairman’s Report
5. To receive and consider the accounts for the period 1st July 2022 to 30th June 2023
6. Appointment of an Examiner
7. Membership Matters: including subscription rates for 2024.
8. To elect Branch Officers and Committee Members*
9. Open Discussion and Any Other Business

Copies of the relevant papers will be available before the Meeting.
* In accordance with Para. 5.1 of The Branch Constitution, all nominations for the Committee must be submitted in writing to The Meeting Secretary** at least thirty days in advance of the Meeting. The candidate should be nominated by two London Branch members and must signify in writing her/his willingness to stand.
** Please send Nominations or items for discussion to:  Stephanie Shepherd, 59 Lime Avenue, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2BH or by email to s.shepherd@ntlworld.com

The event will be followed by a wine tasting dinner, which can be booked on line.  If you are not booking for the dinner, please email Stephanie at the address below to let her know that you will be attending the AGM, which is free of charge.

Organiser: Stephanie Shepherd       Email: s.shepherd@ntlworld.com
Tel: 01276 65900    Address: 59 Lime Avenue, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 2BH