Mala Bowdouris The La Dolce Vino Wine Club is one of the most senior clubs, having its inception around 2005. Although the membership has changed slightly from year to year, it basically has remained the same. Its goal is to experience the world of wine while having fun with friends. This month’s favorite beers were…
Susan Hebert The Christmas season came and the Corks and Caps wine group decided that December would be a wonderful time to get together for good cheer, good food and good friendship and that is just what happened on a Saturday night at the home of Susan Hebert. There was plenty of food and wine…
Susan Joyce It was the Monster Mash. It caught on in a flash and everyone had a howlin’ good time at the Corks ‘n’ Caps Party at Susan and Barry Joyce’s on Saturday, October 13. In the spirit of Oktoberfest, tastings of “imported” Wisconsin Beer were the order of the night. Geneva Lake Amber Ale,…
Carol Jankowski On Saturday, March 10 the Robson Ranch Corks n’ Caps (wine and beer) Club met at Ralph and Carol O’Jankowski’s home for an Irish-inspired event. The club guests brought a ‘green’ labeled wine to compete in a tasting challenge and an Irish or green appetizer or dessert to round out the night!…
Jean Dubiel The Vino, Hops and Lemonade get together for November was held at Joyce Betty’s house. Her house was decorated beautifully for Christmas with the help of her daughter, Trina. Trina had set up a picture-taking spot with all the hats, signs, beards, etc. We all participated and had a really fun time. Unfortunately…
Judy Ondina Amidst the myriad of wine groups within Robson Ranch a new group has formed on Sarasota Drive. Neighbors have formed the Sarasota Beverage Tasting Group. This unique group samples whatever beverage the host requests. This can include wines, beers, spirits, teas, etc. In late August the group had its first get together at…
Dave Parker The Corks and Caps group met for their September get together minus a number of members due to travel and the member/guest golf tournament. That did not stop the remaining members from having a great time. This month it was a “Caps” month as we celebrated Octoberfest with beers from Germany. The food…
Dave Parker The July meeting of the Corks and Caps featured amber beers from the home states of members. Nancy and Jimmy Burns hosted the get together. The host for the month gets to choose Corks (wine), Caps (beer) or a combination of both. The Burns decided to feature amber beers. Members also brought appetizers…