Review of the 12th MeetUp of WWS  A Toast to Time Well-Spent

Review of the 12th MeetUp of WWS
( This is not the coming event but the review of the past event )

A Toast to Time Well-Spent: A Review of “Wine & Chat Night” at Gangnam with WWS Members

바라던바 강남점 밋업모임 WWS 12회모임 리뷰

The Prelude: A Warm Welcome (6:30 PM)

As the twilight of the evening began to seep through the heart of Gangnam, a sanctuary beckoned us—The Desired Bar(Baradeon Bar). It promised a haven where wine and words could flow freely, a cathedral for connoisseurs and conversationists alike.

We were greeted with the golden hue of white wine, like sunshine bottled at its finest hour. Sam and John, the evening’s generous patrons, took care of the initial libations and a fresh salad, setting the tone for an evening redolent with possibilities.

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The Tapestry of Lives (7:00 PM)

With each sip, participants unraveled their threads of existence. Birgitte Boe, a Danish gem visiting Korea for a Jamboree, painted a kaleidoscope of her homeland, strewn with delicate memories and hearty laughter. Shivansh, hailing from the tapestry-rich landscapes of India, shared his journey of fatherhood and his professional life at Coupang, a digital marketplace. This wasn’t merely an introduction but an intimate sharing of the myriad shades that colored their worlds.

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The Wine Alchemist: Sam’s Oration (7:30–9:00 PM)

As the clock struck half-past seven, Sam unfolded a vellum of knowledge, a veritable Book of Shadows for wine enthusiasts. His lecture, punctuated by impromptu discussions, was the Philosopher’s Stone turning grapes into an elixir of wisdom. His approach was alchemic—transmuting our rudimentary understanding of wine into something as golden as the vintages we savored.

Italy lent its ruby reds to our glasses, an Ambrosia that flowed as smoothly as the river of words emanating from our collective discourse. Side dishes delicately pirouetted on our plates, consummating the marriage between sustenance and sips.

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The Late Arrival & A Symphony of Introductions (9:00–9:30 PM)

Soonoh, the latecomer, was like a footnote that somehow encompasses the essence of a whole book. Despite his youthful exterior, he wore his wisdom lightly, offering insight into his life as a software developer. We then ventured into a symphony of reintroductions, each crescendo a new revelation, a fresh layer of complexity added to our understanding of each other.

The Finale: Free Talk & Divine Droplets (9:30–10:30 PM)

If the evening was a classical composition, this was its rousing finale. The chords of conversation reached a feverish pitch, all set against the background of that ethereal nectar—wine.

The Encore: Notes in the Night (10:30 PM–12:00 AM)

The formal event closed like a well-worn book you’re sad to finish, but the story wasn’t over. A few passionate souls, heralding from Denmark, India, and Korea, sought a second stage—a Karaoke bar(Koreans say Noraebang). There, amidst the melodies and lyrics, another form of communion took place, as universal as the wine that continued to flow.

In an evening textured like a fine vintage, we journeyed together through the vineyards of human experience.

이상 WWS 제12차 모임 후기였습니다.

참석한 존, 하린, 쌤, 시방시, 순오, 삐기데뽀 모두에게 감사 드립니다.

위 사진들 : 촬영 장소후원 : 바라던바 (강남역4번출구)

: 이벤트기획문의 WWS오픈챗방 Go! Click

위 글 작성후원 : WWS 밋업모임 : Go! Click