Events

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  • Wed
    13
    Nov
    2019

    Tasting - South American Wine & Food Matchings

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    https://specsonline.com/events/discover-the-wines-of-south-america/Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $18 Guests $20
    Presenter: Cenna Lloyd - Negociants

    As Wayne advised last month, our November tastings over the last three years, have been a bit different with an emphasis on a foreign country and wine and food matches. November this year will be no different although this year it is a region, rather than a country.

    Our presenter, Cenna Lloyd, departed after September’s tasting for a 3-week tour of South American vineyards so her offer to return and give us her insight into the wine sub-regions we will taste was just too good to pass up.

    The wines and food to be tasted are :

    • 2018 Vina Aquitina Rose [Chile]
    • 2018 Casa Marin Cartagena Sauvignon Blanc [Chile] w/ South American Ceviche
    • 2018 Tilia Mendoza Chardonnay [Argentina] w/ Bolinhos de Chuva (Brazilian cinnamon ‘raindrop’ doughnuts)
    • 2018 Alamos Malbec [Argentina] w/ Tortas Fritas (Argentinian fry bread)
    • 2015 Catena Alta Malbec [Argentina] w/ Bocaditos de chorizo de vino tin to (Red wine chorizo bites)
    • 2012 Queulat Cabernet Sauvignon [Chile] w/ Kibe (Brazilian beef croquettes)
    • 2014 Queulat Carménère [Chile] w/ Filete con sala chimichurri (Steak with a chimichurri sauce)

    Because we are organising food matches for the wines to be presented, there will be a need to control numbers attending. I know time is running short with the tasting being less than a week away (partly my fault, but there is just so much going on at present) however it would be appreciated if you could let Wayne know of your intentions relating to attendance. We would prefer not to have to restrict attendance to such a great tasting but the food is limited to 45 servings.

    Please complete the November 2019 Payment Advice and return to Wayne either at the next tasting or by email.

    See you on Wednesday and let’s enjoy.

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Let’s Look Out for Each Other (still)

As always, please if you are feeling unwell, do not attend the evening’s presentation. Thanks, Your committee.

Member prize draw

Members’ prize draw is at each meeting, but you must be present to win. We also have a raffle draw to be won. Purchase your tickets at the door and be in to win.

Drinking and driving

Members will be aware of lowering drink/drive limits from December 2014. If unsure, read the Land Transport Amendment Act (no 2) 2014. We ask members to be conscious of these limits. For those driving, water and some food are provided or think about a designated driver, taxi, Uber, or dial-a-driver to get you home safely.

Wine bottle screw caps

Anne is collecting them to give to the Lions organised Kan Tabs for Kids. No food lids or beer tops, please. Save and bring them to the next monthly meeting.