Wine enthusiasts braved the changeable weather on Saturday 30th August 25 to enjoy a convivial afternoon of fine wines and good company. Six excellent wines from The Winery were served, each introduced with expert advice and comprehensive tasting notes by David Motion and his team.
The tasting opened with a sparkling glass of Champagne, before moving through fragrant whites, a summery rosé, and a selection of smooth reds. Although the drizzle may have discouraged outdoor picnics, a generous spread of cheese and grapes provided the perfect complement to the wines.
The event was kindly supported by Savills Estate Agents, who mingled with residents and contributed to the warm, social atmosphere. Live music came courtesy of The Rock & Strollers, whose acoustic set—complete with requests—added an extra flourish of charm and spontaneity.
Their appearance was made possible by sponsorship from Hyperoptic fibre broadband, who are currently offering Formosa residents a prize draw to win a free year of 1 Gbps broadband, alongside an attractive introductory discount for the first two years.
Despite the English weather, the afternoon was a true celebration of community spirit, bringing together neighbours, friends, and wine lovers for a memorable gathering.
Board Chairman Peter Cross adds: Susan is far too modest to say it herself but it was she who did a fantastic amount of work to make this the success it undoubtedly was & on behalf of all residents of the Garden who attended I would like to offer her our grateful thanks.
As all public-spirited dog-walkers will know once you've taken the trouble to bag up your dog poo the correct thing to do is to take it home with you, but instead this unwelcome package was lobbed into a patio garden on Sutherland Avenue some time during the night of August 22nd. The rules regarding pets on Formosa Garden are exceptionally liberal & the vast majority of pet-owners observe them scrupulously & clearly don't want to see them tightened, but the actions of a maverick like this don't help. If you were the person responsible please don't do it again!
Join us for the much-anticipated Formosa Wine Tasting on Saturday, 30th August, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Enjoy an afternoon of flavour and fun as The Winery (Clifton Road) presents six exquisite wines to sample, followed by a full glass of your favourite. To complement the tasting, cheese and wine will be provided, and residents are warmly encouraged to bring along their own picnic.
This event is generously sponsored by Savills Estate Agents (Maida Vale office).
🎶 New this year: Enjoy live music from the roaming acoustic band The Rock and Strollers, adding a lively soundtrack to your afternoon. The band are sponsored by Hyperoptic fibre broadband who have an introductory offer exclusively for Formosa residents.
👥 Each household is entitled to 2 complimentary tickets. Additional tickets will be available to purchase on the day for £15 each.
📌 Please note: Tickets are first come, first served—last year’s event was fully booked, so don’t miss out!
👉 Reserve your tickets now on our Wine Tasting Ticket page.
