Events

Event information

  • Wed
    10
    Sep
    2014

    Tasting - RM (Rod MacDonald) Wines

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue

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

    Cost

    Members $10 Guests $14

    Details

    Presenter: Jason (Jase) Pearce (Central and Lower North Island Sales and Marketing for RM Wines and a Master Sommelier level 1)

    Details: We have secured a future star for this tasting – guess which one?

    Quaffer: Quarter Acre Sauvignon Blanc

    1. 2013 Te Awanga Pinot Gris
    2. 2013 Quarter Acre Viognier
    3. 2013 Quarter Acre Chardonnay
    4. 2012 Blanket Hills Syrah
    5. 2011 Te Awanga Syrah
    6. 2011 Rod McDonald Trademark Syrah (hasn’t been seen since 2007 and formerly known as No.8)


    A bit about Jase

    Jase comes from over 15 years in the Wellington Hospitality industry, where he built and managed bars and restaurants, including St Johns Bar and The Occidental.

    While living and working in in Wellington Jase gained a passion for wine and achieved the distinction of Master Sommelier level 1.

    On moving to Hawkes Bay, with a view to expanding his wine knowledge and a change of lifestyle, Jase contacted Rod McDonald who offered him a job in the prestigious position of cellar rat in the winery.

    Jase worked through the fantastic 2013 vintage and continues to lend a hand in the winery when he’s not working in his usual role in sales and marketing for Rod McDonald wines covering the Central and Lower North Island.

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.