Last dinner for wine club

Everglades Country Club held its last wine club dinner for the year on September 18, along with its wine club annual meeting.

The committee after the club's election comprise president Mr Mick Gage, vice-president Mr Keith Walker, secretary Mrs Jan Patterson and treasurer Mr Chris Oliver.

Guest speakers then gave their presentations.

Max Horner gave a presentation based on his experiences as a wine judge at country shows.

Max spoke of a day in the life of a wine judge, who had just returned from a day's work at the Tangaratta Show, where he had sampled some 42 varieties of wine.

The next speaker was John Henry, with a portrayal of "Jean Robert Henri", a visiting French wine maker from the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Participants were also treated to a mystery wine competition which was won by John Woods.

There were also over 20 "Lucky Door" wine and chocolate prizes.

Bulletin, November 29 Everglades Country Club