Events

Event information

  • Wed
    12
    Sep
    2018

    Tasting - Introducing Rhone Valley South

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $18, Guests $22
    Presenter:  Alexandre Patenotte – Wellington Representative

    Just imagine, you are sitting on the deck of a rather nice river cruising boat in the Southern Rhone area. The day has a balmy warmth. Vineyards tumble down to the water’s edge. The aromas of good French wine, gorgeous cheeses and some French bread waft in the air. Peace, contentment and a sense of well being are evident. See photo page 4.

    Well, forget the boat, and the balmy warmth, but maybe this tasting can capture some of the feeling that we all think of as France. Presenting will be Alexandre Patenotte, the Wellington representative for Maison Vauron. The regional accent will be on the southern Rhone Valley and naturally, we will be tasting good wines with some cheese matches. Maison Vauron has New Zealand’s largest selection of fine French cheeses and matching them to some fine French wines heralds a night to remember

    Vin et Fromage

    • 2017 Les Grandes Vignes Cotes du Rhône Blanc 
    • 2016 St Francois Xavier Cotes du Rhône – Fromage Brie de Meaux
    • 2015 Lafond Lirac Rouge
    • 2015 Beauvaquière Vacqueyras – Fromage Morbier Rivoire
    • 2015 Clos des Cazaux Gigondas
    • 2014 Pegau Châteauneuf du Pape – Fromage Comte 24m
    • 2016 Beaumalric Muscat Beaumes de Venise – Fromage Bleu d’Auvergne

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.