Another huge thank you to VisitCyprus and Michalis Georgiou for organising this amazing trip to Cyprus for CircleofWineWriters members. A morning of exploring the rich culture, followed by visits to Vasilikos Winery and then Nelion Winery after a meze lunch. Vivienne Franks Winnie Bowman, CWM

Many many thanks from everyone at CircleofWineWriters to VisitCyprus and Michalis Georgiou for sponsoring such a wonderful trip to Cyprus for our members. Day 5 focussed on ‘The Wine of Kings’ Commandaria at the state of the art Marathasa Winery. Winnie Bowman, CWM Vivienne Franks

Congratulations Jancis

10 years ago, but that was such a great trip

There are some really great wines to try

We had a blast and judged some amazing 🍷

To all our family and friends around the world, wishing you a peaceful and healthy Pesach. Chag Sameach with love, Vivienne and Malcolm.

Another year of judging for IWC completed. What a fun fortnight. Judging so many wines from an ever growing number of Countries. Thank you all organisers and enthusiastic staff for such a great competition, thank you my fellow judges for making the judging such fun. #IWC2024

Don't forget to post a picture of your lit Yellow Candle on social media this evening, tagging us and using the hashtag #yellowcandle Join us for the National Yom HaShoah UK Commemoration event. Please visit yomhashoah.org.uk to live stream the ceremony at 18:45 tonight.

Remembering the Holocaust from the 20th century and wishing for a cessation of Antisemitism and Islamophobia in the 21st century Yellow Candle #yellowcandle

The 100th CircleofWineWriters Let’s Talk about the Abruzzo region of Italy will take place by zoom on Tuesday 21st May at 5pm BST with Rodrigo Redmont, President of Tenuta Talamonti . Guests welcome - please contact CircleofWineWriters Michele Shah or Sue Eames DipWSET for the link.

Do contact Sue Eames DipWSET if you would like to join this next CircleofWineWriters Let’s Talk about Abruzzo on Tuesday 21st May at 5pm UK with Roberto Redmont of Tenuta Talamonti . Guests welcome.

Thank you for your hard work over the last 7 years Michele

Congratulations Meg, a new era has begun 👏👍😊

Another excellent tasting of Virginian wines which have aged beautifully! Thank you Chris Parker for your library stock of Veritas Vineyards and Winery Boxwood Estate Winery Barboursville Vineyards @kingfamilyvineyards White Hall Vineyards Breaux Vineyards and @rdvvineyards wines

Huge pleasure for CircleofWineWriters members Winnie Bowman, CWM Vivienne Franks Sue Eames DipWSET Nicole Harreisser, Markus Hungerbuhler, Bart de Vries and Herve Lalau to meet up at the beautiful Chateau d’Aigle in Switzerland to judge at the Mondial du Chasselas.

This is always a great competition; wines, fellow judges and very creative experiences. Thank you Mondial du Chasselas and Nathalie Favre

Excellent news, welcome Beth Willard

So looking forward to this 👍😃

Wishing you all a peaceful, healthy and happy New Year 2025