Tag: Wine

Book Club Discusses “When Crickets Cry”

The powerful book When Crickets Cry by Charles Martin was read and discussed by members of the Reading Between the Wines book club. Jane Everett led the discussion of this novel that has been described as a “poetic love story, a heart-pounding medical story, and a spiritual epiphany.” The story weaves two characters together—a man with…

Robson Ranch Singles Group Wine Tour

On June 9, 14 members of the Robson Ranch Singles Group went on the Copper Country Wine Tour to Northern Arizona organized by Robson Ranch resident and Singles Group member Chuck Senk. The wine tour was arranged through Arizona Winery Tours (Tucson) on a private bus and guided by driver Zach Glover. The group first…

Wine Dinners Are Back!

Sara Cecil Our monthly wine dinners are back and have been a huge success! We started the wine dinners again in June and had such a great response that we decided it was time to continue them monthly. Thank you to all the residents that have come out to enjoy Chef Stephen’s cuisine. He tastes…

Reading Between the Wines

Linda Gayer In November 2009, two of us formed the book club Reading Between the Wines; as of today, four of the original members remain in the group. Many wonderful books have been read and discussed, lasting friendships have been formed, and lots of glasses of wine have been consumed. Our most recent book, that…

Fiction or Nonfiction? Host’s Choice

Members of Reading Between the Wines: Betsy, Bobbie, Bea, Sally, Debby, Barbara, Teresa, and Linda

Linda Gayer Reading Between the Wines has been a book club since 2009 here at Robson Ranch. Some members have moved, and others have joined. It’s always a great time discussing books with others who enjoy reading as well! Since COVID-19, we have had our discussions outside, where we can easily socially distance. Once a month,…

Port and Bubbles December 17

  Port and Bubbles will be on Monday, December 17 at 5:00 p.m. with the wine represented by Katie Woodcock CSW, CSS, Certified Sommelier from Young’s Market and the cuisine by Executive Chef Jeff Coonce. Tickets are $63 per person, plus tax and gratuity. This event is by reservation only as there are only 60…

Nine and Wine

  Connie Drew If you are a golfer who likes to play nine, or you only have time for nine holes, consider playing golf with the Lady Lynx 9-Hole Golfers. Often referred to as the “Nine and Wine” girls, these lady golfers play nine-holes each week following USGA rules. After play, they meet at the…

Christmas Wine Dinner planned

An Intercontinental Christmas Wine Dinner will be held on Monday, December 11, at 5:00 p.m. Wine will be represented by Katie Woodcock, CSW, CSS, Certified Sommelier from Young’s Market. Welcoming Wine: Royal Tokaji “The Oddity” Furmint, Tokaji, Hungary Seared Sea Scallops: saffron aioli, honey grapefruit salad, Badenhorst Family Wines “Secateurs” Chenin Blanc, South Africa Roasted Lamb…

Bastille Day inspired wine dinner

Bastille Day inspired Wine Dinner will be Monday, July 10, at 5:00 p.m. The menu will include: Pierre Poached Salmon: slow poached salmon, watercress, apples, Pierre lemon glaze. Wine: Pierre Sparr, Riesling, Alsace Butternut Squash Stuffed Squash Blossom: roasted butternut squash, onion, garlic, prosciutto. Wine: Joseph Drouhin Macon-Villages, Burgundy Foie Gras Stuffed Chicken Airline Breast:…