Author: Pat Clarke
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April Wine Tasting
Record Breakers! They’re a boozy lot of record breakers in the U3A’s Moraira-Teulada wine tasting group. On Tuesday 21st April they set two records – the biggest ever spend on wine at a single tasting and, for the first time, every taster bought wine to take home. In fact, for two wines, demand outstripped supply…
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March Wine Tasting
On 12th March, 58 members of the wine group gathered at Hill Top to enjoy the first wine tasting event of 2026. Marta from Bodegas Bleda in Jumilla presented a selection of five excellent wines. The tasting featured: It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening, and the vast majority of attendees took advantage of the special…
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How to Renew your Membership for 2026 & 2027
Renewals can be made from Monday, 5th January 2026. Please do not make any payments before that date. For all current members, the renewal subscription will be 10€ per person and this will cover your membership fee for the two years 2026 and 2027. We are giving you the following two options to renew as we understand that many of you are unable to be…
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Wine Group Christmas Lunch – 4th December 2025
On 4th December, 50 members of our U3A Wine Tasting Group celebrated their final event of 2025 with a festive Christmas lunch at the Olive Tree Restaurant in Moraira. The afternoon began with a cava reception, followed by a choice of starters: soup, paté, prawn cocktail or Camembert bites. Main courses included turkey, beef or…
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Membership Renewals 2026 & 2027
I have already received several enquiries regarding Membership Renewals for 2026 and 2027. I will be writing to all current members in December advising them of the renewal procedures so you do not need to take any action at this time. Please be aware that you will not be able to renew your membership at…
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Wine Tasting – 11th November 2025
A visit from Bodegas J. A. Megia e Hijos, Valdepeñas Fifty-five members gathered at Hill Top on 11th November for a memorable wine-tasting evening. We were delighted to welcome Franco, who introduced Domingo and Antonio from Bodegas J. A. Megia e Hijos in Valdepeñas, Castilla–La Mancha. They had travelled 400 km to present six of their Corcovo wines, four…
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November Dining Out – Menu
Restaurant Maxim, Calle Cabo de San Vicente 1, Moraira (Actually on the Moraira-Calpe Road, before the big Pepe La Sal) Tuesday, 18th November 2025 Time: 7:00 for seating at 7:30 p.m. (Tables for 6 or 8 people) This evening at Maxim’s will be just a little bit different. Maxim has put together a lovely 5-course…
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Wine Group Christmas Menu 4th December 2025
3 courses with half a bottle of house wine (or beer or soft drink) per person plus water on the table Bread with tomato, allioli and appetizer Cava reception on arrival STARTER Fresh Tomato and Basil Soup Traditional The Olive Tree Prawn Cocktail Creamy chicken liver Paté, served with apple & grape chutney and fresh…
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Wine Tasting – 9th October 2025
The panic was almost overwhelming when I looked at the wine rack and saw a lone bottle of red and just knew, the fridge for the white and rosado was similarly bare. The last wine tasting seemed a long time ago – it was a long time ago – and the next was a week away.…
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Christmas Dinner Dance Vegetarian/Vegan Menu
18th December 2025 Cava Reception on arrival from 7:00 p.m. Cava and/or orange juice Dinner – 8:00 p.m. All who require the Vegetarian/Vegan menu will have the same meal. Pan & Alioli (Vegans may wish to avoid Alioli) Starters Crepe parcels stuffed with spinach and vegetable filling in a tomato & oregano sauce Main course…
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Christmas Dinner Dance 2025 Menu
18th December 2025 Cava Reception on arrival from 7:00 p.m. Cava and/or orange juice Dinner – 8:00 p.m. Pan y Alioli (Bread & alioli) Please choose a Starter, a Main Course and a Dessert Starters – please choose Coctel de Gambas (Prawn Cocktail) Ensalada Mixta (Mixed Salad) Foi de pato con tostadas y mermelada (Duck…
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Wine Group Summer Meal – June 2025
Like a bunch of kids with the summer holidays nearing, the Moraira-Teulada U3A wine tasting group met up on Thursday 12th June for the finale to another successful tasting season. A boisterous crowd of 70 packed out the terrace at Restaurant Al Mar with its magnificent sea views for their ‘end of term’ dinner. It…