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A group of N16 contributors and advertisers pose rather unsteadily for a
photograph after a recent Italian wine-tasting evening upstairs at the Tup. Organised by
landlord Karl (third from left) and N16 , the event was hosted by the Tup's wine supplier
Daniel O'Keefe (seated) of Hallgarten Wines. We tasted (let's be honest we drank) twelve
Italian wines ranging from a delicate Piedmontese dry white to a rip-roaring, dark red
Barolo, and Daniel conducted the evening with a mixture of wit, erudition and
abstemiousness (he was driving). It was generally agreed, in the increasingly slurred
conversations, that Italian wine can more than hold its own against the French and New
World competition. The more dedicated among us took tasting notes, which was just as well
as the next morning's recollection was less than reliable. Shameless Plugs N16 Publisher, Rab MacWilliam, is co-author of a recently-published book,
Great Football Moments of the Century. The book is an affectionate and informative account
of the twentieth-century's great footballers, teams, games and unforgettable moments, and
is illustrated by over 130 colour and black and white photographs. A treat for all you Jim
Baxter fans out there. Published by Hamlyn, the book is available from all good bookshops,
at the entirely reasonable hardback price of £18.99. Lovers of literature might also like
to be reminded that our editor Tim Webb's The Armour-Plated Ostrich is also available in
bookshops. Published last year, the book is an acclaimed analysis of Britain's defence
industry. Great Christmas presents |
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