Events

Event information

  • Wed
    11
    Aug
    2021

    Tasting - Western Australian Wines

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $15 Guests $19
    Presenter: Keith Tibble

    Eurovintage is the agent for 3 Western Australian Wineries Sandalford, Xanadu and Mosswood.  Keith wants to demonstrate that Western Australia is more than the Margaret River.  Wines presented include:

    • 2018 Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon
    • 2019 Xanadu Exmoor Chardonnay
    • 2018 Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay
    • 2018 Sandalford Margaret River Shiraz
    • 2018 Xanadu DJL Shiraz
    • 2017 Sandalford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
    • 2017 Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon

    In 2020, it (Western Australia) represented just two per cent of the national (Australian) wine production but has previously occupied up to 20 per cent of the nation’s fine wines – Wine-Searcher 2021.

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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.