Events

Event information

  • Wed
    08
    Apr
    2015

    Tasting - Ohau Wines

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    ohauwinesVenue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 – Directions.

    Cost: Members $12, Guests $16

    Presenter: Chris Morgan, Wine Consultant for Ohau

    Background: From New Zealand’s newest wine region – Just north of the Kapiti Coast in New Zealand’s lower North Island pioneer winery Ohau Wines is producing award-winning wines with intense fruit flavours. Ohau’s river terrace soils are similar to some of the better sites in Marlborough with a temperate climate comparable to Nelson and Hawke’s Bay. 

    Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc are the two signature varieties. Wines are marketed under the Ohau Gravels and Woven Stone labels. Ohau’s wines are available in many international markets including China, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, The Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia and Australia.

    ohauThe wines we’ll be tasting are:

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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.