Claret + Nicky Buckley

Sale of the Century had one for years... why not one for WoW too. A co-host is better looking and adds interest where the host fails..... So, WoW is on the look out for a different guest co-host to help proceedings along each month, starting next week with the lovely Kelly Murdoch. She is well qualified - she knows the venue well, she's an old hand at WoW, she'll be brimming on the back of her birthday (only a few days prior) and she's recently polished her wine tasting skills too. Please make her feel welcome.

Next WoW, on Wednesday 30 June, is at Claret House (at the London Woolstores, 36 Vernon Terrace in Teneriffe). 7 for 7:30pm. Consider public transport options (CityGlider Bus again. Also from Adelaide Street, bus 199. From Eagle Street, bus 270. Don't forget Teneriffe Ferry for anyone Bulimba way.).


As for the venue, I don't know much about it at this stage. Perhaps more interesting... some background on the word "Claret"? My understanding is that it was popularised by the English way back in the day when referring to the Bordeaux reds, specifically the appellation Bordeaux Clairet. In more recent times, Claret has been bastardised somewhat, being synonymous with the blood-like colour of the now more common richer reds of today that come out of Bordeaux.

So, if I'm to propose a theme for the night, I'd like to suggest a more French flavour to our wine choices, and in particular, to keep an eye out for those from Bordeaux (or the new world versions thereof). Think Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc.

I look forward to it. Kel and I hope you can make it.

Anto