BUBBLY BRUNCH AT SAILOR’S REST
So put on your swimsuits, pareos, hats, take your sunscreen and try to have a beautiful morning at Sailor’s Rest, in the Marina of St. Raphael in Limassol, with a delicious brunch, accompanied by sparkling wines.
Never; Sunday, June 26, at 11:00
Reservations: Until June 17 or until seats are sold out
Tel.: 7007 9463 or info@cyprusoenophilesociation.com
Participation: €30 for members
€35 for non-members
Necessary pre-booking by paying the corresponding amount to the Group’s bank account (Bank of Cyprus: 0338 – 01 – 020173).
We are waiting for you,
WINE – AROMA OF CYPRUS
On Sunday, June 19, from 6 pm to 10 pm, the Cyprus Oinophiles Club awaits wine lovers in the square of the old port of Limassol, for an intoxicating journey of aromas and flavors with tastings of Cypriot wines.
Under the title WINE – AROMA OF CYPRUS and under the auspices of the Mayor of Limassol Mr. Nikos Nicolaidis and the support of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism and the Cyprus Ports Authority, 25 wineries prove to us once again that Cyprus has made great leaps in recent years in the field of quality wine.
Visitors will have the opportunity to taste the award-winning wines of the 13th Cyprus Wine Competition, held in May 2022, as well as many more, old and new labels of our wineries, from aromatic whites, strong reds and sweet commandarias and moscatas.
They will be able to chat with the producers, oenologists or even winemakers and exchange opinions and experiences with them.
They will also have the opportunity to see live and learn how Zivania is made and all its secrets, the art of tasting, the correct way to serve wines as well as the basic principles of wine-food pairing.
A feast of colors, aromas and flavors, the most modern that Cypriot winemaking has to show today, will be on Sunday, June 19, 2022 in the square of the old port of Limassol.
We will be there to accompany you in unique and unforgettable wine pleasures.
For Cyprus, the vine and wine are art, history, tradition and culture, so it is the responsibility of all of us to promote and drink Cypriot wine.
WINE EXPRESSIONS WITH XYNISTER
Our Group continues its activities and this time, invites you to a dinner, full of aromas and flavors from our native Xynisteri variety.
Living Room Cook & Drink designed for us a menu dedicated exclusively to Xynisteri and we chose different versions of wines from this variety to accompany the various dishes. Winemaker Mr. Sotiris Neofitidis will be with us to talk to us about the various wines we will taste.
Venue: Living Room Cook & Drink
Arrival time: 19:45 – 20:00
Start time: 20:00
Participation fee: €30/person for members
€35/person for non-members
Reservations: Tel. 7007 9463 or info@cyprusoenophilesociation.com
Until Friday, May 6
The reservation will be considered valid, only after prepayment to the bank account of the Group at the Bank of Cyprus, with no. 0338 – 01 – 020173 or IVAN NO.: CY29002003380000000102017300
So we are waiting for you, on a beautiful journey into the world of aromas and flavors
MASTERCLASS: IMPORTANCE OF GLASS SHAPE IN WINE ENJOYMENT
For a winemaker to give us a quality wine, it certainly takes a lot of work, effort and a lot of effort. But one wrong glass is enough to destroy all these efforts in a very short time.
So, in order to learn how to choose the right glass so that we can enjoy our wine to the maximum extent, we invite you to a Masterclass on the topic “Importance of the Shape of the Glass in the enjoyment of wine” where we will have the opportunity to hear various things about the essential role played by the ideal glass in highlighting the properties of the wine.
Masterclass Date: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 April
Venue: Cava Protasis (Ioanni Polemi 7, 3021 Limassol)
Arrival Time: 7:15 p.m.
Start Time: 7:30 pm
Participation Price: € 10/person (subsidized by the Group)
The Masterclass is only open to members who have settled their annual membership for 2022
Reservations: Until Friday, April 22 or until seats are sold out (strict first-come, first-served basis)
No. Tel.: 7007 9463
SPRING THREE DAY EXCURSION IN THE AREA OF CHRYSOCHOUS CITY
A spring wine trip to the seaside area of Polis Chrysochous, is organized by the Cyprus Oinophiles Association, during the three days from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th March, with visits to various wineries and events in the wider area of Paphos district.
Excursion schedule:
Friday March 25:
Time 13:30 – Arrival at Akamanthea Hotel (transfer will be by private vehicles).
Arrangement in the rooms and free afternoon.
20:00 – Dinner at a fish restaurant in Latsi and presentation of wines from N. Ignatiou winery (Kalamos) by Mr. Thanasis Ignatiou
Saturday March 26:
Time 10:45 – Departure from the hotel for the Royal Kathika Winery.
Arrival, Tour and Wine Tasting of the winery.
13:00 – Lunch (buffet) at the winery restaurant.
Time 16:00 – Departure from the winery for Koili village.
Arrival in Koili and visit the Cypriot Wine and Zivania Exhibition organized by the Koili Community Council.
17:00 – Watch a demonstration of “The right way to serve wine” by the member of the Board of Directors. of our Group Dr. A. Emmanuel.
Return to the hotel. Free evening.
Sunday March 27:
Time 11:00 – Departure from the hotel with the luggage, for the village of Kannaviou and a visit to the Ezousa Winery.
Tour and Wine Tasting of the winery
Time 13:00 – Departure for the village of Amargeti and lunch at the “Spring of Life” tavern, accompanied by the wines of the Ezousa Winery.
Departure and return.
Participation fee:
€ 135/person/in a double room
€ 170/person/in a single room
Any member wishing to participate only in the dinner or meals, please contact the numbers below.
The package includes:
Overnight stay with breakfast for 2 nights
1 dinner
2 meals
The reservation will be considered valid, only after depositing the corresponding amount, in the bank account of the Group (no. 0338 – 01 – 020173) at the Bank of Cyprus.
Reservations until Friday, March 18:
T. 99 633331 – 99 619618, or
to the e-mail address: info@cyprusoenophilesociation.com
Note:
The excursion is subsidized by the Domestic Tourism Support Scheme, offering the opportunity to vaccinated and non-vaccinated citizens for subsidized holidays and overnight stays.
Beneficiaries of the Plan are all permanent residents of the island, who:
They have been vaccinated with at least two doses.
Those who have not been vaccinated must provide proof of a negative rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 disease, with sampling performed within 48 hours, or proof of a negative 72-hour PCR test.
For the above, the beneficiaries should present, in paper form, the relevant proofs upon their arrival at the hotel.
They should also have, in paper form, a proof of utility bill such as: proof of payment for electricity, water, telephone or even a rental document.
WINE EXPERIENCE WITH ZAMBARTAS WINERIES
The Cyprus Oinophiles Group is organizing an event that will take place at ‘Ceti Locale’ in Limassol, on Friday March 18 at 20:00, with the Chemist/Oenologist Mr. Marcos Zambartas as our guest.
Mr. Zambartas will present us 4 of the wines of the Zambartas Winery, accompanied by finger food.
So, an opportunity to get to know each other better, old and new members, with a little chat and exchange of views and to spend a beautiful evening.
Participation fee: €30 for Members and €35 for Non-Members
Reservations on tel. 7007 9463 (Until Friday, March 11)
For your reservation to be valid, please deposit the participation fee into the Group’s bank account at the Bank of Cyprus with the number: 0338 – 01 – 020173.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
The Board of Directors of the Cyprus Oinophiles Group and in accordance with article 18 (a) of the Statute, invites all its Members to an Annual Regular General Meeting and to a General Meeting for the election of a new Board of Directors, on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at the Poseidonia Beach Hotel in Limassol.
The start time of the Annual Ordinary General Meeting will be at 10:30 and of the Senior Citizens at 12:30. The nominations will last 0:45 (You will find the “Board Position Claim Form” below).
During the E.T.G.S. all coronavirus protocols will be followed as they apply on the day.
In E.T.G.S. all members who have fulfilled their financial obligations to the Group can attend. For this purpose and for your convenience, the fund on the day of the G.S. will be open from 10:00.
You can also, to avoid inconvenience, settle your financial obligations to the Group by transfer to its bank account at the Bank of Cyprus (No. 0338 – 01 – 020173, IBAN CY29002003380000000102017300).
At 13:30 there will be a meal and we are waiting for you with pleasure so that we can all spend a beautiful evening in the company of quality music with the pianist-singer Konstantina Christodoulou and a raffle of rich gifts.
Annual Subscription Amount: €30
Meal Price: €25 for Members (subsidized)
€55 for Non-Members
For Gift Offer: Giannoula Vasiliadou, No. Tel.: 99633331
Declarations of Participation: No later than Friday, February 11, 2022 to the following members of the Board of Directors:
Andrea Emmanuel Tel.: 99619140
Andrea Matthaiou Tel.: 99619618
Giannoula Vasiliadou Tel.: 99633331
Christiana Polyviou Tel.: 99822463
Michali Kountouro Tel.: 99552148
Andrea Kouklos Tel.: 99667969
For your reservation to be considered valid, the relevant consideration must be paid to the above bank account of the Group.
CHRISTMAS GALA DINNER
Festive dishes combined with excellent wines and a festive mood will have the dinner planned by the Cyprus Wine Lovers Association for this Christmas.
Never; Friday, December 17 at 8:00 p.m
Where; Aliada Restaurant, Irinis 117, Limassol;
Price; €55 for members
€60 for non-members
(including raffle ticket)
Reservations: 7007 9463 or 99619618 until seats are sold out
Ticket insurance, strictly with prepayment, by depositing the corresponding amount in time (at the latest by 12/2/2021 to the Group’s bank account at the Bank of Cyprus with no. 0338 – 01 – 020173
LE BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU EST ARRIVEE
Starting in France and the Beaujolais region, on the third Thursday of November, wine lovers celebrate the arrival of the first red wine on the market.
Over the years, this custom was first transferred to Paris and throughout France and then spread throughout the world.
This French tradition, we will also honor this year, as has been the custom in recent years at the Cyprus Wine Lovers Association, hoping that soon we too will celebrate here in Cyprus the arrival of Cypriot fresh wine.
Never; Thursday, November 18 at 19:45
Where; Noodle House, on Agios Andreou Street in Limassol
Price; €30 for members
€35 for non-members
Bookings: 7007 9463 or 99619618 until Friday 12 November
For the reservation to be valid, please transfer the corresponding amount in time to the bank account of the Group in the Bank of Cyprus with no. 0338 – 01 – 020173
PRESENTATION ON THE TOPIC: “THE GRAND VARIETY GIANNOUDI – THE VINEYARD, THE WINE AND ITS PROSPECTS”
Within the framework of the Wine Festival 2021, our Group is co-organizing with the Municipality of Limassol, an event with the theme:
“The native variety Giannoudi – The vineyard, the wine and its prospects”.
The event will take place on Thursday, October 14 at 19:00 at the Patticheio Historical Archive and Study Center, located on the north-east side of the Municipal Garden of Limassol (Vyronos 5, former residence of the Eparchus).
The presenters of the topic will be Mr. Sofocles Vlasidis, Orestis Tsiakkas and Markos Zambartas, renowned Cypriot oenologists/winemakers with experience in the production and vinification of the Giannoudi variety.
Entry will be free, but pre-registration is required due to a limited number of seats (tel.: 99 619618 and 7007 9463).
During the event, all the prescribed protection measures against the coronavirus will be observed and a safe pass will be required.
We are waiting for you to get to know the promising native Cypriot variety Giannoudi.
AFTERNOON VISIT TO THE INO ESTATE – ZANATZIA
Our Group will be hosted at the Ino – Zanatzia Estate, by the Hatzipavlou family, which is the 6th generation of winemakers, on Saturday October 16 at 18:00, where we will have the opportunity to get to know the vineyards and taste the wines of the Olympos winery accompanied by a rich buffet.
Before and during the dinner, Mrs. Olvia Hatzipavlou will talk to us about the philosophy of the Estate and the oenologist Mr. Santiago Martinez Polo will present us the wines and the perspectives as prescribed in the 21st century.
Weather permitting, the dinner will take place outdoors, next to the vineyards, otherwise it will take place inside the estate.
The Ino – Zanatzia estate of the Hadzipavlou family, first operated in 1844, where the ETKO winery was founded and housed for many years. Over the years and due to the intense export activity, around the middle of the 20th century, the winery was moved to Limassol where it continued to operate, until 1992. A milestone year, since the company began to develop modern vineyards and the modern Winery Olympos, in the village of Omodos, where today, all vinification and processing takes place.
In the Estate, the Cabernet Sauvignon variety was planted in 1975 and in 1979 the first, numbered, bottling of the variety with the name “INO” was made. A very remarkable wine, by the standards of that time.
During the visit, all approved health protocols will be followed and travel to the site will be done with our own means of transport.
PARTICIPATION PRICE:
€30 for members and €35 for non-members
RESERVATIONS: 99 619618 – 7007 9463
(Until October 11 or until seats are sold out)
The reservation will be considered valid, only after a deposit has been made to the Group’s bank account (no.: 0338 – 01 – 020173, IVAN NO.: CY29002003380000000102017300) at the Bank of Cyprus.
START OF A NEW SERIES OF WINE KNOWLEDGE – TASTING COURSES
A new series of Wine-Tasting courses in person, starts on Tuesday, October 19, organized by the Cyprus Wine Lovers Club, in Limassol (it will follow in Nicosia).
There are very few places left, so if you are interested, make sure to book as soon as possible.
The instructors of the courses are Mr. Markos Zambartas, Chemist – Oenologist and Mr. Haris Stylianidis, Certified Sommelier. The lessons will be held at Kava Oinodos, located at 3B Elenis Paleologina Street, in the city center.
At the end of the courses, after an examination, you can obtain the Wine Connoisseur Certificate from the Cyprus Certification Company (KEP).
For information and registration you can contact Mr. Andreas Emmanuel (99619140).
THREE-DAY VISIT TO THE CITY OF CHRYSOCHOUS
An autumn three-day wine tour in the wonderful area of Polis Chrysochous and Paphos, organized by the Cyprus Oinophiles Club for three days from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 September, with a visit to Makarounas Boutique Winery in Letymbos and Makkas Winery in Ambelitis.
Excursion schedule:
Friday September 24:
Time 16:00 – Departure by bus from the Cyprus Handicrafts Center in Nicosia (186 Athalassas Avenue, Strovolos)
Time 16:35 – Stop at Oasis Restaurant in Chorikoitia for members from Larnaca
Time 17:15 – Departure from the church of Agios Georgios Havouzas in Limassol.
Time 19:00 – Arrival at Akamanthea Hotel. Free evening.
Saturday, September 25:
Time 10:00 – Departure from hotel to Makarounas Boutique Winery. Tour, wine tasting and lunch at Letymbou Tavern in Letybou village. Return to the hotel. Free evening.
Sunday, September 26:
Time 10:00 – Departure from the hotel with the luggage, for the village of Ambelitis and a visit to the Makkas Winery.
This is followed by a meal at the “Spring of Life” tavern in the village of Amargeti with a simultaneous tasting of the Winery’s wines, in the presence of the owner of the winery, Mr. A. Psaras.
Departure and return.
Participation fee:
€ 115/person/in a double room
€ 140/person/in a single room
Any member wishing to attend only the meals, either the first or the second, is requested to contact the telephone numbers below.
The package includes:
Overnight stay with breakfast for 2 nights
2 meals
Bus
The reservation will be considered valid, only after a deposit to the bank account of the Group (no. 0338 – 01 – 020173) at the Bank of Cyprus.
Reservations until Friday, September 17:
T. 7007 9463 – 99 649618, or
at the email address: info@cypruswineacademy.eu
Note:
The excursion is subsidized by the Domestic Tourism Support Scheme, offering the opportunity to vaccinated citizens for subsidized holidays and overnight stays.
Beneficiaries of the Plan are all permanent residents of the island, who:
They have been vaccinated with at least one dose. For unvaccinated 12-16-year-olds, they should provide proof of a negative rapid antigen detection test for COVID-19 disease, with sampling within 72 hours.
They have recovered from the virus up to 180 days before their stay at the accommodation.
For the above, the beneficiaries should present, in paper form, the relevant evidence upon their arrival at the accommodation of their choice.
They should also have in paper form, a proof of permanent address such as: proof of payment for electricity, water, telephone or even a rental document (in the case of a couple who will be staying in the same room, both do not need to be submitted). Children staying in the same room as parents will be free.
BUBBLY BRUNCH by the sea
Put on your swimsuits, pareos, hats and your good mood, take your sunscreen and try to have a beautiful morning at La Isla Beach Bar & Restaurant in Limassol.
Never; Sunday, July 18, at 11:00
Entries: Until Wednesday, July 14 or until seats last
on tel. 9961 9618 and 7007 9463
Participation: €25 for members
€30 for non-members
Breakfast Platter (Shared for 4):
2 x Avocado toast
1 x Asparagus Portobello Omelette
2 x Butter Croissants
1 x Four Cheese Pie
Sweet Platter (Shared for 4):
1 x Pancakes with Maple Syrup
1 x Pancakes with fresh fruits and passion fruit syrup
Sparkling Wines
In order for your reservation to be considered valid, due to the restrictive measures that exist in the number of people that can be accommodated in the venue, please make sure that your participation is deposited in time, to the bank account of the Group at the Bank of Cyprus (No. 0338 – 01 – 020173, IVAN CY29002003380000000102017300).
We are waiting for you.
AFTERNOON VISIT TO THE YASKOURI WINERY
Summer has arrived for good and after the reduction of the measures against the corona virus, we slowly returned to our previous life. Thus, the Cyprus Wine Lovers Association started planning its next activities.
After our Annual General Meeting which was quite successful, our next event will be in the afternoon and we will visit the Yaskouri winery located in Pachna and then we will have dinner in a local tavern.
Details of the visit, as well as the dinner, are listed below:
Venue: Yaskouri Winery (you will take the Limassol – Paphos highway and exit at the Avdimos exit)
Date: Sunday, June 27
Arrival time at the winery: 18:00
Tour and tasting time: 18:15 (8 wines will be tasted and served as an accompaniment)
Dinner time: 20:00
Dinner venue: “Diplokamaro” Tavern (located in the village of Prasteio Avdimou, 10 minutes from the winery, in the direction of Limassol. Traditional Cypriot appetizers, spoon sweets and water will be served. Dinner will be accompanied by 5 wines from the winery).
Participation for members: 25 euros
Participation for non-members: 30 euros
Last date to book: Tuesday, June 22 (or until places are sold out)
Reservations: No. phone 99619618 and 7007-9463
In order for your reservation to be considered valid, due to the restrictive measures that exist in the number of people that can be accommodated in the tavern area, please make sure that your participation is deposited in time, to the bank account of the Group at the Bank of Cyprus (No. 0338 – 01 – 020173, IVAN CY29002003380000000102017300).
ANNUAL ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
The Board of Directors of the Cyprus Wine Lovers Group, following the recent measures announced by the Minister of Health on May 5 and in accordance with article 18 (a) of the Statute, invites all its Members to its Annual General Meeting, which will will take place on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mediterranean Beach Hotel (Ionia Hall) in Limassol.
In E.T.G.S. all members who have settled their financial obligations to the Group can attend. For this purpose and for your convenience, the box office will be open from 10:30. You can also, to avoid inconvenience, settle your financial obligations to the Group by transfer to its bank account at the Bank of Cyprus (No. 0338 – 01 – 020173, IBAN CY29002003380000000102017300).
We inform you that during the work of the E.T.G.S. coffee will not be offered, for health reasons.
E.T.G.S. Daily Schedule
E.T.G.S. President Election
Validation of E.T.G.S. Minutes of the year 2019
Board Accountability by the Group President for 2020
Submission of Financial Report for 2020 and Budget for 2021 by the Treasurer
Discussion on the Accountability, the Financial Report and the Budget and their approval
Appointment of Auditors
Difference
Notes
(a) According to the Statute (Article 12.a) each Member – excluding Honorary Members – has the obligation to pay the registration fee once and to pay their annual subscription as they wished to be determined by virtue of Article 4 of the Statute.
(b) According to the Articles of Association (Article 18.c) a quorum for a General Assembly is present if half plus one (1/2 + 1) Members are present, entitled to receive notice of the General Assembly and to vote and who have fulfilled the their financial obligations to the Association.
(c) According to the Statute (Article 18.d) if at the appointed time there is no quorum, the Assembly is adjourned in the case of Ordinary and Extraordinary Assembly for half an hour, in the case of a Statutory Assembly for the same day and time of the following week, so as many members attend constitute a quorum, provided that it will not be less than 1/3 of the Members who have settled their financial obligations to the Association.
(d) According to the Statute (Article 18.e), the work of the General Assemblies is presided over by a member of the Assembly who is elected as the “President” of the said assembly, who cannot be a member of the Board of Directors of the Association.
(e) According to the Statute (Article 18.f) in each Assembly only the issues of the agenda are discussed. A member is entitled to request the discussion of another matter, if he has submitted a written request to the Board of Directors at least three days before the General Assembly.
(f) In accordance with the Statute (Article 20.a) without affecting the provisions of provision 11(e), the decisions of the General Assemblies other than the Statutory Assembly, are taken by a simple majority of the Members Present.
On behalf of the Board of Directors.
ONLINE PRESENTATION OF KEO ESTATE – MALLIA
After the success of our last online presentation on the topic of organic wines, we continue our educational presentations, on Tuesday, March 23 at 19:00, this time with Mallias Winery – KEO Estate.
During the presentation, Mr. Dimitris Antoniou, Oenologist and Director of KEO Wineries and Timotheus Boyas, Agronomist of Mallias Winery. We will have the opportunity to learn about the Mallias Winery, with a special emphasis on their wines from native varieties of Cyprus.
To participate, you should send an e-mail, no later than Sunday 21 March, to the address info@cypruswineacademy.eu, so that you will be notified in time of the link with which you will be able to connect to the online Zoom platform through which the presentation will be made.
