Events

2020

  • Sun
    26
    Jan
    2020

    BBQ – Derek’s place

    4:00 pm to late

    Venue: Derek’s place (see email for details)
    No Charge event
    BYO wine
    Food Your committee arrange the meat and salmon, and we ask participants to contribute by providing a salad or dessert, this should be sufficient for about eight people. This year we would ask that if your street address has an odd number, that you provide a dessert; and an even number, a salad.

    We have noted in recent years that newer members have not always attended this event.  I encourage you to do so. The weather does not matter, the venue has covered outdoor areas to suit any occasion, including rain. The BBQ is a great opportunity to mix and mingle so please think seriously about attending.

    Anne asks you to bring any screw caps along that you have been collecting over the holiday period. 

  • Wed
    12
    Feb
    2020

    Tasting - Maison Noire, Hawkes Bay

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $12 Guests $16
    Presenter: Guillaume Thomas & Esther Smith
    Pay on the night or ahead of time: Payment advice

    Wines to be presented:

    2018 Maison Noire Rosé
    2019 Maison Noire Arneis
    2015 Maison Noire Sauvignon Blanc
    2018 Maison Noire Chardonnay
    2015 Maison Noire Cabernet Franc
    2016 Maison Noire Cabernet Merlot
    2016 Maison Noire Syrah

    Maison Noire is a small vineyard on the Waimarama Road, looking out to sea and surrounded by rolling hills. French winemaker Guillaume, along with NZ born wife Esther, have joined together to present a range of truly boutique wines from Hawkes Bay.

    They Grow Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc. Soils at the site are rich and black with a clay base, sloping gently towards the coast. Due to the small size of their vineyard, they also source grapes from various growers in Hawkes Bay. This region has an amazing number of microclimates and terroirs, each of them giving unique characters to the different grape varieties that are grown here.

    You will be able to order wines and pay on the night using Visa or Eftpos. It will be like going to France without the long flight.

  • Sat
    21
    Mar
    2020

    Wairarapa lunch & wine tasting (40th celebration)

    Cancelled

    Postponed

    Due to the impact of COVID-19, we must reluctantly cancel our 40th celebration Wairarapa lunch & wine tasting. You will be contacted by the event organisers soon with more details.

    This is a full-day excursion, leaving Wellington Railway Station at 9:55 am and arriving back at 6:30 pm. Read more about the trip.

  • Wed
    17
    Jun
    2020

    Tasting - The Crater Rim, Waipara

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall
    Address: 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $10 Guests $14
    Presenter: Lyn Timms

    We will be in the first-floor room, same entrance but turn left and up the stairs.  There is a lift if you need it.

    The Crater Rim Ltd is a family-owned boutique winery situated in the rolling hills of Waipara, in the South Island of New Zealand.  They grow, make and market limited quantities of terroir-specific wines produced from their own two vineyards and contracted sites in the Canterbury sub-regions of Waipara, Omihi and Banks Peninsula and in Central Otago. 

    Indicative wines to be presented may include:

    2018 From the Ashes Riesling
    2019 From the Ashes Pinot Gris
    2016 Waipara Viognier
    2018 Waipara Chardonnay
    2019 Waipara Rosé
    2018 From the Ashes Pinot Noir
    2015 Banks “Rata” Pinot Noir

    Check out The Crater Rim, Waipara – Lyn Timms – Apr 2020 & The Crater Rim – June 2020.

  • Wed
    08
    Jul
    2020

    AGM

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall
    Address: 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: No charge

    NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE, 3 FRANKMOORE AVENUE, JOHNSONVILLE WEDNESDAY 8 July 2020, COMMENCING AT 8 pm

     AGENDA

    1. Apologies
    2. Confirmation of the Minutes of the Annual General Meeting for the year 2018/19 held on Wednesday, 8th May 2019
    3. Matters Arising
    4. Financial Report for the Year 2019/20
    5. President’s Report for the Year 2019/20
    6. Notices of Motion: Proposed Rules Changes

      Resolution 1
      That the existing rule 3(c) be replaced by
      A financial member shall be one who, at 31 March in each year, complies with Rule3(b) and whose subscription has not fallen into any form of arrears or non-payment except as provided in Rule3(f). A member who complies with this clause shall be deemed to be a member in good standing.

       Resolution 2
      That the existing rule 3(h) be amended by adding
      Life Membership shall give the holder all rights and privileges of ordinary membership except they are exempt from paying any (annual) subscription.

      Resolution 3
      That the existing rule 4(c) be amended to read
      All payments shall be made by cheque or electronic payment duly authorised as instructed and passed for payment by the Committee replaced by the Committee.”

      Resolution 4
      That the existing rule 9(c) be amended to read
      At each Annual General Meeting of the Club each financial member, being a member who complies with Rule3(c) or is a Life Member, who is present shall be allowed the power of one vote.”
      Moved by Richard Taylor, Seconded by Wayne Kennedy,

       Rationale for rule changes
      The rule changes are to clarify the voting rights of first-year members and life members and to tidy up the rules around the member’s rights.

    7. Election of Officers and Committee for the year 2020/21
      • President
      • Vice President
      • Secretary
      • Treasurer
      • Committee
    8. Subscriptions
    9. General Business

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    At the conclusion of the AGM, supper will be served, accompanied by wines from the Club’s cellar
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  • Wed
    12
    Aug
    2020

    Tasting - Confidant Wines

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $15 Guests $18
    Presenter: Victor Kattenbelt

    If you are interested in doing more reading see Casa Santos Lima winery. The wines for the evening are:

    • A Portuguese bubble – Casa Santos Bruto [NV] to begin the evening
    • 2018 Galodoro Rose
    • 2016 VK Gewurztraminer (NZ)
    • 2018 Linden Estate Chardonnay (NZ)
    • Then an array of 4 unique Portuguese reds:
      • 2017 Bons Ventos
      • 2017 Confidencial Red
      • 2018 Valcatrina
      • and to finish a superb Alicante Bouschet premium red
  • Wed
    09
    Sep
    2020

    Tasting - A night with Alan Evans

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $25 Guests $25
    Presenter: Alan Evan’s

    Celebrating 40 years of tastings 2001 Penfolds 389 1991 Te Mata Estate Coleraine

    The following list of wines is stunning.

    • 2016 Ogier Cote du Rhone White [Introductory wine]
    • 2016 Askerne Semillon
    • Loire Chenin Blanc
    • 2011 Penfolds 389 [from our own cellar]
    • 2001 Penfolds 389
    • 1991 Coleraine
    • 2017 Troplong Mondot [St Emilion Grand Cru]

    For more info, read the article.

  • Wed
    14
    Oct
    2020

    Tasting - Saint Clair Family Estate, Marlborough

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $14 Guests $18
    Presenter: Alison Downs – Account Manager

    Starter Wine

    • 2019 Saint Clair Origin Pinot Gris Rosé

    Wine Tasting

    • 2018 Saint Clair Pioneer Block 28 Pinot Blanc
    • 2019 Saint Clair Origin Hawke’s Bay Viognier
    • 2019 Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
    • 2019 Saint Clair James Sinclair Chardonnay
    • 2018 Saint Clair Pioneer Block 22 Pioneer Block Pinot Noir
    • 2017 Saint Clair Origin Hawke’s Bay Merlot
  • Wed
    18
    Nov
    2020

    40th Anniversary Dinner - Bellamys by Logan Brown at the Beehive

    7:00 - late

    Venue: Bellamys by Logan Brown at the Beehive, Directions
    Entry fee: Members & guests $70

    Bellamys – the New Zealand parliamentary eating institution in the Beehive – and Wellington culinary icon Logan Brown restaurant have combined forces to bring you a unique dining experience. 

    Bellamys by Logan Brown promises not only a unique setting on the third floor of Parliament but also premium New Zealand cuisine brought to you by head chef Joshua Ross, formerly Logan Brown sous chef. 

    For more details, see 40th Anniversary Dinner – Bellamys Wednesday 18th November & 40th Anniversary dinner update – Nov 2020.

  • Wed
    09
    Dec
    2020

    Tasting - CoLab, Simon Bell

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $13 Guests $17
    Presenter: Simon Bell of CoLab Wine Merchants

    What a year 2020 has been and what a way to finish it. Simon is returning to our club to present some wonderful wines in a fun way.

    They will be from the selection of wines marketed by CoLab Wine Merchants and they will be able to be ordered at the end of the evening. I would love to tell you more but it’s all part of the surprise.

    But when you arrive you be able to enjoy a small tasting of Prosecco from our own cellar and then later in the evening match the final wine with a
    slice of Christmas/birthday cake …. after all this is our 40th anniversary and Christmas is nearly upon us.

    Hopefully, we can celebrate both with you on Wednesday night.

See all past club events from February 1985.

 

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.