The Vintage People

The Vintage People Wine Society is a group of people who are passionate about wine and enjoy the food that is served with it.  We take turns hosting and have a wine tasting dinner every two to three months.

Events

Each event features a selection of wine determined and supplied by the host, accompanied by small plate dinner courses provided by each couple, intended to complement the wines selected.

History

VPWS was founded by Jim Crist in early 2018 and our first event was at Jo and Don Graham's home on March 14th, 2018.

Responsibilities

Coordinator

Our Coordintor is Jo Graham and she will generally:

• ensure that the group knows who the next host is and their order in hosting responsibilities
• lead the group in determining when the next event might take place
• provide assistance to the next host if that is needed
• resolve any issues that might arise through misunderstandings or outright refusals to obey the rules

Hosts

The next host will:

• organize a date for the event when all can attend
• determine a theme for the event and select and buy the wines that will be tasted
• advise the group of the wines chosen and any other information that they might need to choose a smal plate that would be suitable for one of more of the wines to be tasted
• arrange transfer of the Club's wine glass cases (and possibly the tasting table) to their home
• prepare for the thirsty guests prior to their arrival
• guide the group in the tasting, take notes if appropriate, and set the pace of the evening
• provide information about the wines, photos if taken, and any other relevant material to the webmaster for the event website page
• eMail the attendees on the net cost of the wine and the per person price so that they can recover their costs
• work with the webmaster to finalize the event page for publishing

Guests

Each guest will bring a small plate dinner course to pair with one of more of the wines (as arranged with the host prior to the event).  The guest couple will be responsible for warming if necessary, plating, and serving the course.  An explanation of why it was chosen and any infomation about the course might be welcomed.

Following the event, if a recipe can be provided, it will be included as a link on the menu item.

Each guest will send an eTransfer to the host after the event to pay for their share of the wine cost.