I think many Peckerheads will weigh in on this one. You will see just how
complicated a simple question can become.


"Steve Flanagan" > wrote in message
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> Dear all
>
> The small sports club I am treasurer of are looking at the possibility
> of introducing a wine list for the more formal gatherings of the
> members (Ladies nights, Annual dinner, etc).
>
> I am looking for some help with regards to creating a wine list from
> scratch. As far as I am aware, none of the memers (or their wives)
> are wine experts and basically anjoy a good glass (or two) of wine
> with their meal. It is only a small club, and the average number of
> people at evenings such as this is about 50 spread over eight or nine
> tables.
>
> Plus, we are based in England.
>
> Some of the questions I wouldn't mind having answered a
>
> How many different wines should we look to include? (i.e. 4 bottles of
> red and white, or whatever)
>
> Should we stick to the basic wines (I am assuming this is yes) and
> maybe have one or two bottles of 'different' wines on offer.
>
> What would be the make up of the list - for example, say the general
> consensus is to have 4 wines of each type, would you have say, a
> bottle of French, a bottle of Italian and two bottles of New World
> (Australian, Chilean, etc) or something different (also apologies but
> I'm not sure what bracket American wine comes in - is it classed under
> New World?)
>
> Plus any other tips or thoughts would be most welcome.
>
> Many thanks in advance
>
> Steve Flanagan