Events

Event information

  • Wed
    14
    Sep
    2016

    Tasting - Squawking Magpie

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    squawking-magpieVenue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 – Directions.

    Entry fee: Members $12, Guests $16

    Presenter: Gavin Yortt, Owner/Director

    2016 PINK Rose
    2015 The Chatterer Chardonnay
    2015 Counting Crows Chardonnay
    2014 The Chatterer Syrah
    2014 The Gravels Syrah
    2013 The Nest Merlot
    2013 Stoned Crow Syrah

    The Gimblett Road area of Hawke’s Bay is synonymous with the production of world-renowned wines. From these much-celebrated shingle soils, hails the region’s most exciting boutique label: Squawking Magpie.

    The “cradle of quality” for Squawking Magpie is the Woodlands Vineyard in the Gimblett Gravels area, the first 4 hectares of which were planted in 1995. In 2002, a new 20-hectare vineyard was developed as a joint venture and planted predominantly in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.

    From the very first plantings, an emphasis has been placed on creating outstanding wines by focusing on viticultural excellence. Owner and director Gavin Yortt and his team hold the firm belief that great wine comes from great grapes.

    And the proof is certainly there to be tasted: Squawking Magpie wines exhibit all the elegance and finesse of a unique terroir and stand testament to the superiority of single vineyard estate management and production.

     

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Let’s Look Out for Each Other (still)

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

Member prize draw

The members’ prize draw takes place 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 the lowering of drink/drive limits from December 2014. If you are unsure, refer to the Land Transport Act 1998. We ask members to be conscious of these limits. For those driving, water and some food are provided. Alternatively, consider designating a driver, using a taxi, Uber, or dial-a-driver to ensure a safe ride home.

Wine bottle screw caps

The club is collecting wine bottle screw caps to donate to the Lions in support of Kidney Kids NZ. No food lids or beer tops, please. Save and bring them to the next monthly meeting.