Events

Event information

  • Wed
    09
    Aug
    2017

    Tasting - Seifrieds of Nelson

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $10, Guests $14
    Presenter: Anna Seifried and Wellington representative Sandra Collins

    Hermann and wife Agnes started the winery in Nelson in 1973 and it is now run by their 3 children.

    One of those siblings, Anna Seifried, will be presenting our tasting which will consist of 7 wines, culminating with the award winning Sweet Agnes Riesling.

    Organising of this tasting from one of NZ’s iconic and pioneering winemaking families is now complete. Wines for tasting include:

    • 2017 Old Coach Road Sauvignon Blanc (pre-release)
    • 2016 Seifried Nelson Gewürztraminer
    • 2016 Seifried Nelson Würzer
    • 2015 Seifried Winemakers Collection Barrique Fermented Chardonnay
    • 2015 Seifried Nelson Pinot Noir
    • 2014 Seifried Nelson Zweigelt
    • 2016 Seifried Winemakers Collection Sweet Agnes Riesling

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.