Events

2021

  • Sun
    31
    Jan
    2021

    BBQ – Derek’s place

    4:00 pm to late

    Venue: Derek’s place
    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 salad and an even number, a dessert.
  • Sat
    13
    Feb
    2021

    Wairarapa lunch & wine tasting (40th celebration)

    9:00am - 6.30 pm

    Back on in 2021 after what's been a trying 2020.

    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 with lunch at Coney Wines and tastings at three wineries.
  • Wed
    10
    Mar
    2021

    Tasting - Hawkesridge Winery

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $11 Guests $15
    Presenter: Doug Haynes - Winemaker and Viticulturist

     
  • Wed
    14
    Apr
    2021

    Tasting - Del Mundo

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $16 Guests $20
    Presenter: Lucas Monge
  • Wed
    12
    May
    2021

    AGM

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall
    Address: 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: No charge
  • Wed
    09
    Jun
    2021

    Tasting - Mahi Wines, 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: Brian Bicknell
  • Wed
    14
    Jul
    2021

    Dinner - Le Marché Francis with chef Veronique

    7:00 - 10:00

    Venue: 262 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011
    Entry fee: Members & Guests $70
  • Wed
    11
    Aug
    2021

    Tasting - Western Australian Wines

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $15 Guests $19
    Presenter: Keith Tibble
  • Wed
    08
    Sep
    2021

    Tasting - Esk Valley & Gordon Russell CANCELLED

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $13 Guests $17
    Presenter: Gordon Russell
  • Wed
    13
    Oct
    2021

    Tasting - Butterworth, Martinborough

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $10 Guests $14
    Presenter: Nick Newitt, General Manager
  • Wed
    10
    Nov
    2021

    Tasting - The Crater Rim Waipara - Wine & food experience

    7:45 - 9:45 pm

    Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall
    Address: 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions 
    Entry fee: Members $25 inc wine & food
    Presenter: Lyn Timms of Lyns Consulting & Nicola Fraher, who is matching food with the wines.
  • Sat
    11
    Dec
    2021

    December dinner - Juniper Gin Bar & Restaurant

    7:00 pm - late

    Venue: Juniper Gin Bar & Restaurant - Directions
    Entry fee: Member & guests  $75

    Members have been sent the menu and payment advice to complete and return.

 

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 will stop collecting screwcaps after the June meeting for donation to Kidney Kids NZ.

For recycling locations, visit recyclemap.co.nz.