Events

Event information

  • Wed
    09
    Sep
    2015

    Tasting - Craggy Range, Hawkes Bay

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

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

    Cost: Members $18, Guests $23

    Presenter: Michael Bancks, Customer Experience Manager

    Wines to be presented

    • 2015 Gimblett Gravels Rose 
    • 2014 Craggy Range Te Muna Riesling
    • 2014 Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc
    • 2013 Craggy Range Kidnappers Vineyard Chardonnay
    • 2013 Craggy Range Aroha
    • 2013 Craggy Range Le Sol
    • 2013 Craggy Range Sophia
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    Terry and Mary Peabody

    Tasting – September 2015 – Craggy Range

    When Australian businessman Terry Peabody visited New Zealand in 1997, he immediately recognised his odyssey had reached its destination. He realised very quickly that the promise he’d made to his wife and daughter – to create an enduring family wine legacy – had come to fruition. Continue reading →

     

    World experienced sommelier joins Craggy Range

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    Customer Experience Manager Michael Bancks back at Craggy Range

    One of the country’s most experienced Sommeliers has been appointed Customer Experience Manager at Craggy Range Winery in Hawke’s Bay. Advanced sommelier Michael Bancks is working towards becoming New Zealand’s second only Master Sommelier and returns to Craggy Range after three years in France.

    Formerly Manager of Craggy Range’s Terrôir Restaurant for six years from 2004, Bancks was awarded the title of Sommelier of the Year at the Culinary Fair in 2008. Continue reading →

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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.