Events

Event information

  • Wed
    14
    Aug
    2019

    Tasting - Waimea Estates

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $12 Guests $16
    Presenter: Odessa Clayton – Booster Wine Group

    Booster Wine Group are agents for Waimea in the Wellington region. Odessa will represent this Group at the tasting. Established on the Waimea Plains in 1993 by the toil and triumph of two generations of the Bolitho Family – Waimea Estates is one of Nelson’s larger producers with over 140 hectares of their own vineyards. While the Bolitho’s sold the business 2017 Waimea’s wines continue to be approachable and offer a breadth of flavours – perfect for pairing with fresh local produce.

    Waimea’s export varieties are based on highly awarded Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, and over the years Waimea has gathered 150+ Gold Medals and 26 Trophies across nine different wine styles – proving the versatility Waimea and the Nelson region provides.

    Wines to be tasted include:

    • 2018 Waimea Gewurztraminer
    • 2017 Waimea Riesling
    • 2017 Waimea Pinot Rose
    • 2016 Waimea Chardonnay
    • 2016 Waimea Pinot Noir
    • 2017 Waimea Cabernet Franc Syrah

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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.