Events

2023

  • Sun
    29
    Jan
    2023

    BBQ – Derek’s place

    4:00 pm to late

    Venue: Derek’s place
    No Charge event
    BYO wine
    Food, Your committee, arrange the meat, and we ask participants to contribute by providing a salad or dessert; this should be sufficient for about eight people. This year we would ask that if your street address has an even number, you provide a dessert and, an odd number, a salad.

    The committee have noted in recent years that newer members have not always attended this event.  I encourage you to do so. The weather does not matter, the venue has covered outdoor areas to suit any occasion, including rain. The BBQ is a great opportunity to mix and mingle so please think seriously about attending.

    Anne asks you to bring any screw caps along that you have been collecting over the holiday period. 

  • Wed
    08
    Feb
    2023

    Tasting - Celebrating the Wines of Victoria, Australia

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $14 & Guests $18
    Presenter: Keith Tibble, EuroVintage

    There is much to admire and emulate in the wines of Australia. For many members such wines may well be amongst your favourites. Perhaps such wines are from South Australia, perhaps Western Australia, but for this tasting to kick the year off for the club we are highlighting Victoria.

    Wines to taste from:

    • Mount Langhi (Ghiran) is an extremely famous cool climate-based winery in the Grampian range of Northern Victoria; and
    • Yering Station is an acclaimed producer almost as famous for its cellar door and restaurant as their amazing Yarra Valley Wines.

    Tags: Eurovintage; Keith Tibble; Victoria

    Related: Celebrating the wines of Victoria with Keith Tibble – Feb ’23

  • Wed
    08
    Mar
    2023

    Tasting - Forrest Estate

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $14 & Guests $18
    Presenter: Carlos Rojas Stiven, NZ Sales Manager

    Generations of Craft, Generations of Flavours, Generations of Marlborough.

    Wines t o taste include:

    • Forrest Albarino
    • Forrest Chenin Blanc
    • Forrest Gruner Veltliner
    • The Doctors Riesling
    • Tatty Bogler (Waitaki) Pinot Noir
    • Forrest Lagrein
    • Forrest Botrytised Riesling

    The story of Forrest will always be firmly connected to the world-class wine-growing region of Marlborough.

    For many generations, the family have called this land their home. Even when John and Brigid Forrest led successful scientific research and medicine careers, they left it all behind to try their hand at a reasonably green New Zealand wine industry in the late 1980s.

    With their first vintage coming in 1990 — the result of an over-filled red wine fermenter “accidentally” birthing a trophy-winning Merlot Rosé — Forrest has been enjoying success after success ever since.

    Fast forward over 30 years, and Forrest is set for generations.

    Tags: Forrest;

  • Wed
    12
    Apr
    2023

    Tasting - NZ & Portuguese wines - Victor Kattenbelt, Confidant Wines

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $14 & Guests $18
    Presenters: Victor Kattenbelt, Confidant Wines

    An evening where we will be highlighting several different NZ wineries as well as a new array of wines from Portugal, especially some that are aligned with the favourite reds that members have enjoyed previously. The evening will end with a Tawny Port.

    Check out…

     

     

  • Wed
    10
    May
    2023

    AGM 2023

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall
    Address: 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: No charge

    Notice of Annual General Meeting to be held at
    the Johnsonville Community Centre
    3 Frankmoore Avenue, Johnsonville
    Wednesday 10 May 2023
    Commencing at 8 pm

    Agenda

    1. Apologies
    2. Confirmation of the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting for the year 2021/2022 held on Wednesday, 11th May 2022.
    3. Matters Arising
    4. Financial Report for the Year 2022/23
    5. President’s Report for the Year 2022/23
    6. Notices of Motion
    7. Election of Officers and Committee for the year 2023/24

      President
      Vice President
      Secretary
      Treasurer
      Committee

    8. Subscriptions
    9. General Business

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    At the conclusion of the AGM, supper will be served,
    accompanied by wines from the Club’s cellar
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  • Wed
    14
    Jun
    2023

    Tasting - Askerne, Hawkes Bay

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
    Entry fee: Members $12 & Guests $16
    Presenters: John Loughlin

    TAG: Askerne

    John last presented to the Club in February 2019 and his presentation was a delight, both because of his delivery and the wines themselves. This month’s tasting promises to be equally compelling as we get the chance to taste the following wines:

    • 2022 Askerne Sérieux Rosé
    • 2020 Askerne Sémillon
    • 2022 Askerne Reserve Chardonnay
    • 2021 Askerne Gewürztraminer
    • Askerne Merlot Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon
    • 2021 Askerne Cabernet Franc
    • 2019 Askerne Late Harvest Sémillon 

    This selection of Hawkes Bay wines promises a lot and I’m sure we will not be disappointed by their taste or quality. Make sure you are there to find out which will be your favourite.

  • Wed
    12
    Jul
    2023

    Mid-Winter Dinner - Le Marche Français

    7:00 - 10:00

    Venue Le Marche Français
    Address 262 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011
    Entry fee Members & Guests $Closed

    Entrée
     3 mini entrees served to each person
    (Quiche Lorraine, one soup, mini goat cheese salad)

    Mains
     Beef Bourguignon
    Monkfish with Saffron Sauce
    Chicken Provencal

    Dessert
     3 mini desserts in the style of petite fours

    Checkout Club Mid-Winter Dinner, July 23.

  • Wed
    09
    Aug
    2023

    Tasting - Babich Wines

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
    Entry fee: Members $14 & Guests $18
    Presenters: Antonia Romero

    Check out Babich Wines w/Antonia Romero, Aug ’23

  • Wed
    13
    Sep
    2023

    Tasting - Clearview, Hawkes Bay

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
    Entry fee: Members $10 & Guests $14
    Presenters: Tim Turvey

    Checkout Clearview Wines, presented by Tim Turvey – Sept 2023.

  • Wed
    11
    Oct
    2023

    Tasting - Maison Vauron, Auckland

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
    Entry fee: Members $18 & Guests $22
    Presenters: Scott Hurrell - Trade sales, Winemaker

    Check out Maison Vauron ‘Le Tour’ – Oct 23.

  • Wed
    08
    Nov
    2023

    Tasting - Affordable Celebration Wines for Summer

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
    Entry fee: Members $ & Guests $20
    Presenters: Panel discussion with member input

    See Tasting – Affordable Celebration Wines for Summer ‘Nov 23.

  • Wed
    13
    Dec
    2023

    Xmas Dinner - The Wellington Club

    18:30 - 22:00

    Venue: The Wellington Club
    Address: 88 The Terrace, Wellington
    Entry fee: Members & Guests $80

    See Christmas Dinner, The Wellington Club, Dec ’23

     

     

     

     

See all past club events from February 1985.

 

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.