PROBUS CLUB of MANDURAH PEEL Inc
Reg No - A1019730Z
WINE & CHEESE GATHERING GROUP
Leader: Michele Cornwell
The aim of the Wine and Cheese Gathering Group is fun and fellowship. It is not for any particular wine person but for all. More a tasting to expand our range with everyone’s views accepted and valued.
We try 3 wines and cheeses over about an hour and a half in a safe environment.
The Gathering takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of each Month from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.
SEE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR DETAILS.
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January 2026
John and Liz hosted the wine and cheese tasting group’s first meeting for 2026 on the 14th January 2026. They presented three wines from Alkoomi Winery and three cheeses from the Cape Naturalist Cheese Company and Brunswick Dairy. They chose Alkoomi because in 1979, Alkoomi Wines hosted John for a few days during his very short political career canvassing for a political party in the Frankland River area.
John developed a wine crossword in addition to the typical 20 multiple-question wine quiz. The crossword proved challenging to say the least but provided a lot of banter and fun. John had to give some additional clues to enable a clear winner to be found! The eventual winner was Kerry. The door prize was won by Winston.
John of course used AI to generate the 20 multiple choice quiz questions. Surprisingly, there wasn’t a lot of debate about the answers although some members were disappointed John didn’t provide all the answers in his presentation. Phil and Di won the quiz.
About the wines: Alkoomi Winery is a pioneering, family-owned estate located in the Frankland River subregion of Western Australia’s Great Southern wine region. Established in 1971, Alkoomi was among the first vineyards planted in Frankland River, helping shape the area’s reputation for elegant, cool-climate wines. The name Alkoomi comes from an Aboriginal word meaning “a place we chose”, reflecting the family’s deep connection to the land. Alkoomi grows all of its grapes on estate vineyards, producing a wide range of varieties including Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. The winery is especially renowned for its Riesling and Shiraz - wines that showcase purity, balance and a strong sense of place. Today, Alkoomi remains a flagship producer of Frankland River, combining tradition, sustainability and regional expression.
The group enjoyed an Alkoomi Family Collection Reisling and Chardonnay along with a 2023 Alkoomi Grazing Collection Shiraz.
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