INVITATION TO THE ANNUAL GALA OF OUR DUTCH BACHIC BROTHERHOOD OF FRIENDS OF WINE

Dear Friends of Wine,

On behalf of the Board of Directors, I have the honor to invite you to the NGW Annual Celebration.
The annual celebration will be held on Sunday, October 19, in Boxmeer, the Netherlands.

The necessary information can be found by clicking here.
https://ngw-wijnvrienden.nl/jaarfeest-2025-op-zondag-19-oktober/
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