Events

Event information

  • Wed
    14
    Jun
    2017

    Tasting - Giesens/Peter Lehman

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $TBC, Guests $TBC
    Presenter:  Richard MacDonald

    Based at the top of the South Island, Giesen’s wines have developed a huge reputation for producing quality white wines such as riesling, gewürztraminer and chardonnay. To round out this presentation, as Giesen are the representatives for Peter Lehman of Australia, they will be offering two Shiraz’ for tasting. Up on the night will be:

    • Organic Sauvignon Bland (as the quaffer)
    • Giesen Rose (Hawke’s Bay Merlot based)
    • The Brothers Gewurtztraminer (Trophy Champion at 2017 Royal Easter Wine Show for the 2014 vintage)  
    • The Fuder Clayvin Chardonnay
    • The Brother Pinot Noir
    • Peter Lehman H&V Shiraz
    • Peter Lehman 8 Songs Shiraz

See all past club events from February 1985.

 

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.