Its been a year since the ladies of Vermont, Hermanus, gave their regular gatherings a name and yesterday the Fermentation Society celebrated its first birthday. The food and the wine was the best! And then there are the colourful stories of a certain Lady Jervis. With much detail to the wine selection and food favourites… Read More In Vino Veritas – Fermentation Society Anniversary
The invitation said that tiaras were optional. There was no question about the wine though. We knew there would be lots. On arrival an Overberg bubbly. Genevieve, was opened and the dry, sparkling juice poured from the stylish black bottle. Our usual group of gals were joined by 2 English gentlemen for this month’s meeting.… Read More Fermentation Society – Tiaras Optional
The Fermentation Society is all about wine. Enjoying wine is a mandatory requirement for membership and one which I am happy to include in my skills set. Bubbly is served on arrival and corks were popped to pour Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel – South Africa’s first Méthode Cap Classique – and a bottle of Mcgregor’s Lords.… Read More Fermentation Society – The Wine
Not just anyone can attend the exclusive gatherings of the wine loving ladies of Upper Vermont. The invitees have been selected for their joie de vivre and ability to tell good stories while managing stemware. An appreciation of fine wine is a prerequisite. There is also an imaginary guest. A gentleman amongst a group of… Read More Fermentation Society – VIP only
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