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Glancing Back with Wynns Coonawarra Estate

What a night, with Luke Skeer, a senior wine makers from Wynns, presenting a range of prestigious wines from their Coonawarra Estate.

There were reserve wines, some new elite releases and new labels not previously seen in NZ, along with the more well known Michael Shiraz and John Riddoch Cabernet.

Admittedly the evening was heavy on reds which may not have been to everyone’s taste although the red lovers thoroughly enjoyed it. The committee were a little disappointed with the turn out with only 29 attending but appreciate that an evening of reds may not have suited all members. A truly special evening from an iconic Australian producer.

We would especially like to thank James Cupit and the Cellar Room, Johnsonville for organising the evening. We remind members that the Cellar Room offers discounts to Club members and would ask that you be generous in your support.

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Tasting – August 2012

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Date: Wednesday 8th August, 7.45 for 8 pm
Location: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 3 Frankmoore Avenue, Johnsonville
Door charge: Members $10, Guests $10
Presenter: Luke Skeer – Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Luke Skeer is one of the team of senior wine makers from Wynns. Among the wines to be presented will be the Michael Shiraz and John Riddoch Cabernet along with other prestigious wines from the Wynn’s range from the renowned Coonawarra Estate. There are reserve wines, some new elite releases and new labels not previously seen in NZ, and great examples of shiraz, cabernet and blends from arguably the premier wine producer in South Australia.

All in all 8 – 10 wines will be presented (keep this in mind for the drive home) in a quality range that the club has seldom seen before. We have presented at least four other prestigious Australian wine houses in the last 4 years but his one probably exceeds them all for that “wow” factor and with the winemaker as the presenter. A truly special evening usually reserved for the trade elite and special guests. This time it is the domain of cellar club members.

This evening has been made possible through James Cupit and the Cellar Room, Johnsonville. Any purchases will be arranged through the Cellar Room. Please be generous in your support. Wynns are providing the wines without cost to the Cellar Club. All proceeds from door receipts, after costs are met, will be donated to the Johnsonville Community Centre Food Bank.

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Looking Forward – Wynns Coonawarra Estate

wynnsYou might recall that we had indicated that the August meeting would involve a presentation from the Mission Estate Winery.

However, an opportunity has arisen, at short notice, to have a presentation from another iconic Australian winery following on from our Brown Brothers meeting in April.

Mission have kindly agreed to take a date in early 2013 leaving the way for a presentation from Luke Skeer, one of the senior winemakers at Wynns on 8 August.

The wines will mainly be from their latest range and hopefully will include a John Riddoch Cabernet blend and possibly a Michael Shiraz.Sadly the Michael Shiraz is unlikely to be available for sale in New Zealand.

Another great evening in prospect.

Thanks to James and the Cellar Room who have made this possible.