The most recent session explored six European wines from a well-known Bicester supermarket (A***) - one white, two rosés and three reds. Surprisingly, based on past experience, the white came out as the top choice.

The way it works is that each member in rotation chooses 6 wines of their own choice. There can be a theme but not necessarily so. We then all taste a small sample and discuss the colour, nose and taste and make a guess as to what it is and how much it costs. After three tastings we usually stop for a snack and a walk about to stretch our legs, and chat! At the end of the evening we all contribute to the host's costs.

None of us is expert, but we all like wine and use this group to discover more wines that we like.

We are currently fully subscribed but, if there is enough interest from other U3A members, we can look to setting up a new Wine Appreciation 2 group.

Richard