We currently meet on a monthly basis sharing the costs of the wine and sometimes food that our hosts (members on a revolving basis) prepare.

Our continental partners consider that food without wine is like a fine day without sunshine. I don't often quote biblically but Paul says 'Take a little wine for your stomach's sake'. Alas, we are, for better or worse, a beer drinking country and the costs of wine have to be considered.
The high spot of our season came on our festive day, mid July (Christmas fare is so often disappointing). It was a visit to Coughlans (Barrels & Bottles) at Sheepbridge. Not only do they wholesale wine but they also provide suitable food to accompany it.

Next year we are contemplating a trip to where the vines are actually grown, no unfortunately not over the Channel, but locally. The owner of Renishaw Hall has extensive vineyards and organises and encourages visits. It was until very recently the most northerly vineyard in Europe. Who knows, with global warming rumoured to continue to the next century local wines may declare vintages!