Events

Event information

  • Wed
    09
    Nov
    2016

    Tasting - Cangrande - Italy's finest

    7:45 - 9:45 pm
    cangrandeil-doge

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

    Entry fee: Members $16 Guests $20

    Details: Back by popular request, Michele will present a fantastic line-up of some of Italy’s best exports with a few surprises.

    • Marconi – Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi DOC
    • Le Marchesine – Franciacorta Brut DOCG
    • Le Marchesine – Franciacorta Satén Brut DOCG
    • Bortolomiol – Filanda Rosé Prosecco
    • Beer – Mastino Altaluna
    • CignoMoro – Primitivo di Manduria DOC
    • Donnafugata – Passito di Pantelleria Ben Ryé

     

    Michele opens his new wine shop ‘il Doge‘ 12 November from 2pm. Add this date to your calendar.

    In case you missed it, Alex Polizzi’s Secret Island visited Donnafugata on the Island of Pantelleria and talks about the Ben Ryé.

    Related news

          Glancing Back – Aug 2014 – Cangrande
          A Taste of Italy with Cangrande

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.