2023
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Sun29Jan2023
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 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 even number, you provide a dessert and, an odd number, a salad. -
Wed08Feb2023
Tasting - Celebrating the Wines of Victoria, Australia
7:45 - 9:45 pm
Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions
Entry fee: Members $14 & Guests $18
Presenter: Keith Tibble, EuroVintage -
Wed08Mar2023
Tasting - Forrest Estate
7:45 - 9:45 pm
Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions
Entry fee: Members $14 & Guests $18
Presenter: Carlos Rojas Stiven, NZ Sales Manager -
Wed12Apr2023
Tasting - NZ & Portuguese wines - Victor Kattenbelt, Confidant Wines
7:45 - 9:45 pm
Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions
Entry fee: Members $14 & Guests $18
Presenters: Victor Kattenbelt, Confidant Wines -
Wed10May2023
AGM 2023
7:45 - 9:45 pm
Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall
Address: 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037 - Directions
Entry fee: No charge -
Wed14Jun2023
Tasting - Askerne, Hawkes Bay
7:45 - 9:45 pm
Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
Entry fee: Members $12 & Guests $16
Presenters: John Loughlin -
Wed12Jul2023
Mid-Winter Dinner - Le Marche Français
7:00 - 10:00
Venue Le Marche Français
Address 262 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011
Entry fee Members & Guests $Closed -
Wed09Aug2023
Tasting - Babich Wines
7:45 - 9:45 pm
Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
Entry fee: Members $14 & Guests $18
Presenters: Antonia Romero -
Wed13Sep2023
Tasting - Clearview, Hawkes Bay
7:45 - 9:45 pm
Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
Entry fee: Members $10 & Guests $14
Presenters: Tim Turvey -
Wed11Oct2023
Tasting - Maison Vauron, Auckland
7:45 - 9:45 pm
Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
Entry fee: Members $18 & Guests $22
Presenters: Scott Hurrell - Trade sales, Winemaker -
Wed08Nov2023
Tasting - Affordable Celebration Wines for Summer
7:45 - 9:45 pm
Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, 30 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037
Entry fee: Members $ & Guests $20
Presenters: Panel discussion with member input -
Wed13Dec2023
Xmas Dinner - The Wellington Club
18:30 - 22:00
Venue: The Wellington Club
Address: 88 The Terrace, Wellington
Entry fee: Members & Guests $80
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.











Venue: Johnsonville Community Centre Hall,
Venue: The Wellington Club