Home » July 2013 » Currently Reading:

Return of Conversations With Martinborough’s Winemakers

July 8, 2013 July 2013 No Comments

This month will see the return of the popular wine tasting event for locals, Conversations with Martinborough’s Winemakers.  After an enthusiastic response from people who attended last year, Wines from Martinborough is holding the series again, with different wines and different winemakers.

We all know that Martinborough’s wines are special.  But do you know why?  Could you explain it to others?  Wines from Martinborough believes that the people in our local community are some of our most important champions.  “As well as enjoying Martinborough’s wines, we want people to feel comfortable and confident talking about them to visitors or when they are travelling” explains Margaret Hanson, Wines from Martinborough Chairperson.
 
This is a special opportunity with some of Martinborough’s leading winemakers taking people through an interactive tasting of twelve of Martinborough’s superb wines, matched by finger food.  People will have the chance to:
Gain an understanding of why Martinborough’s wines are so special
Explore the impact of the terroir and wine making techniques on the different wines

Ask any questions they want.  Even the dumb ones.
Participants will be able to reacquaint themselves with some old favourites and find some new ones.

There will be three sessions, all being held at the Martinborough Wine Centre on Kitchener St.

Saturday 6 July 5.30 – 7.30 pm “The diversity of Martinborough’s white wines” led by  Allan Johnson (Palliser Estate) and John Kavanagh (Te Kairanga)

Saturday 27 July   5.30 – 7.30 pm        “Martinborough’s surprises – some of our lesser known gems” led by Wilco Lam (Dry River) and Carl Fraser (Murdoch James)

Saturday  17 August   5.30 – 7.30 pm “Pinot Noir  – Martinborough’s flagship” led by Larry McKenna (Escarpment)  and James Brodie (Brodie Estate).  Please note that this date is different from that previously advertised

Tickets are available for individual sessions ($45) or for the whole series ($100).  Tickets are strictly limited, so call into the Martinborough Wine Centre and purchase your tickets now as they are expected to run out.

Comment on this Article:

FEATURED BUSINESSES

Sports

Golf pro-am success _ without clubhouse

By Karen Stephens A record field of 172 players, including 43 professionals from New Zealand and Australia, battled light winds, warm temperatures and even light early-morning fog at Martinborough golf’s 2024 CER Electrical and Holmes Construction pro-am on February 1. At least that was the range of excuses for some …

Featherston wrestlers go offshore

Two members of Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club’s senior class have again been asked to join a New Zealand team overseas.  Wairangi Sargent and Angus Read will take part in the Journeymen Tournament and Training Camp over Easter in New York state.  Over the week they are there they will be …

Martinborough Golf Club has tumbled down

The demolition of the Martinborough Golf Club is complete. In the last days prior to Christmas a fully-insulated pole shed, much like a top end farm outbuilding, was erected to act as both office and temporary clubhouse. New septic tanks, internet connectivity, power, water, and Porticom loos were installed. On …

Regular Features

News from First Church

 Many folk imagine that going to church is a bit of an ordeal, a waste …

FROM THE MAYOR

By Martin Connelly In February the local Lions Club invited me for dinner and asked …

Driving Growth and Collaboration: Martinborough Business Assn Committee

The Martinborough Business Association Committee plays an important role in fostering economic growth and collaboration …

How Well Do We Know People in our Community?

Michael Bing talks to Lyle Griffiths Michael was raised in Auckland, attending St Peters College …

BOOK REVIEWS FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS

By Brenda Channer – Martinborough Bookshop “Whether Violent or Natural” by Natasha Calder This debut …

Community Garden News

By Debbie Yates This is definitely the month of thank you. Nga Mihi Nui! We …

EVENTS

Saturday 10 February: 10th annual Citizen Science Kākahi Count at Western Lake Shore Reserve, 18km …

Recent Comments