Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Notes from the Chair

Notes from the Chair



The Rhone Valley is a huge, diverse area.  The range of wines produced is as large as the appellation. Aside from a myriad of wine styles, the region produces a wide array of wines in all price ranges.  Fortunately, we in the Pittsburgh Chapter of the AWS have a resident expert!  Barbara Johns took us on a tour of the Northern and Southern Rhone, and provided expert commentary on Rhone style wines from around the globe.  Thanks to Barbara for an informative and entertaining presentation.

Thanks, also, to our co-hosts for the National Tasting, Susan Colville and Michele Elder.  It takes a lot of effort and thought to provide food that compliments the wine.  And of course, thanks to our pourers, Tim and Britany Altimus for another excellent job.  I was wearing light colored trousers, and they were still light colored when I went home!

As we enter the fall season, my thoughts turn to Election Time, as do yours, I’m certain.  Yes, ‘tis the season for Board Member nominations.  To ease your journey into those thoughts, we are providing an online survey form, much like the survey regarding the upcoming program slate for 2014.  Simply click on the link below, and fill in your nominations.  You may nominate more than one person for each position, and some will be filled by multiple members.  So, nominate early and nominate often!

As Will Rogers once said, “We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs.”  Hopefully, we’ll find that “best man” for next year!

Click the link below to post your nominations

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