Circle party – Wines of Argentina@The Argentine Residence, 49 Belgrave Square, London
The Circle of Wine Writers had a great Christmas party last night courtesy of Wines of Argentina. We were allowed to hold it in the magnificent Argentine Residence right on the northern end of Belgrave Square. This was a particularly special occasion for the Circle as it marks our 50th anninversary since the organisation was founded by Cyril Ray back in 1960. The party also saw the first copies of the celebratory issue of Circle Update, the Circle's newsletter, marking both the 50th anniversary but also the 100th edition.
One of the magnificent rooms@The Argentine Residence
Minister Osvaldo Marsico – Chargé d'Affaires making his speech of welcome
During his speech Minister Osvaldo Marsico announced that the 17th April 2011 will be International Malbec day with events being held in Mendoza, New York and London. Steven Spurrier, president of the Circle, replied.
Steven Spurrier, president of the Circle, responds
Some of the audience listening to the short speeches
Philippe Boucheron reads the 100th issue of Circle Update, the Circle's newsletter
Line up of some of the wines to taste: here a range of Malbecs
Wines of Argentina had organised 32 wines for us to taste and enjoy – sparkling, white, rosé, reds and some sweet wines. The delicious nibbles came from Casa Malevo, a new Argentine restaurant in London run by Diego Jacquet.
Many thanks to Wines of Argentina, the staff of the Argentine Residence, all who supplied the wine and Casa Malevo.
Casa Malevo
Many thanks to Wines of Argentina, the staff of the Argentine Residence, all who supplied the wine and Casa Malevo.
Casa Malevo
23 Connaught Street, London W2 2AY
Tel: 020-7402 1988
Email: info@casamalevo
http://www.casamalevo.com/
http://www.casamalevo.com/