Dear Wine Lover

At the start of our 12th year offering our unique selection of mature and enjoyable wines, we wish you all a happy New Year. The club has seen a big development recently increasing the membership substantially. Undoubtedly this is due to the useful benefits arising from membership.

Now our direct delivery service is operating remember, you get free delivery to your home. This also applies to our Le creuset cookware collection visit our website www.lecreusetdirect.com for lowest prices.

The 2003 vintage despite the splendid conditions is of only average quality. This was due to the exceptional prolonged heat the grapes were subjected to. I would say this is not a vintage for laying down.

However, some of the 2000 wines are now becoming ready for drinking and this outstanding vintage deserves a place in every wine lovers cellar.

The 15% interest available on loans to the club will still be available until the 1st April when it will be reduced to 10%. Anyone wishing the 15% must apply quickly.

To those who wish to age their wine but cannot wait the necessary years we have a 50% discount on the wine Improver to club members only.

Our e-mail data base is being updated. Anyone sending in their address + email will automatically receive a £5 voucher to spend.

Finally, we have obtained a large delivery direct from Languedoc of super party wines for every day drinking. In the range you have Costieres de Nimes, Corbieres, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, all at mouth-watering prices.

Looking forward to your next visit.

Sincerely yours

Paul and Bea
February 2004