I sincerely hope Santa’s little helpers up there in the North Pole do not have an alcohol problem (I hear that is prevalent up there) because they are extremely busy now picking and packing wine for all our members who ordered Christmas gifts via the wine clubs this year. We would not want any bottles to go missing down the throats of the little elves!
It has been a very busy and successful Christmas period for the wine clubs and it seems many will be adding wine to their Julbord (Christmas table) this year in addition to the snaps and Christmas beer. Amarone and Champagne must have featured high on the wish lists of members this year too.
Many will also be singing along to the Christmas music CDs included in the gift boxes. For those who are Charlotte Perelli fans you may like to know that as our members had a choice between a CD of hers and a traditional Christmas music CD from Naxos, 40% of customers chose Charlotte. Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas” is hard to beat, even after all these years.
Next week is our annual Christmas dinners which we are busily preparing. Guests will be transported to Shanghai for a 1920s feast of Asian inspired fine dining (al a chef Johannes Videhult) expertly matched to our amazing wines selected by James and Jimmy. Musical entertainment will keep the guests entertained as the food and wine digests. Lina and Sarah have spent a bit too much time dieting to fit into their Chong Sam (Chinese women’s silk dress) but I am sure will produce an evening of elegance, style and sophistication!
Lots to look forward to.
Cheers
Mark
