A NEW YEAR AND A NEW LINE UP OF TASTINGS!

Here’s a teaser of just a few of the amazing tasting and events online now. Check them all our www.glengarry.co.nz/events

THE GLENGARRY WINE ACADEMY - STAGE 1 - FOUR WEEK COURSE

Over the last 30+ years, the Glengarry Wine Academy has established itself as one of the leading wine educators in New Zealand. Initially created to train Glengarry staff, it is also widely used by the hospitality industry and wine enthusiasts. Informative, but never intimidating, the Glengarry Wine Academy courses are an opportunity for beginners as well as experienced aficionados to expand their knowledge and develop their interest. The only prerequisite is a passion for wine!

Staged over four weeks, this is a very much hands-on course that encourages participants to gain 'wine confidence' by breaking down the intimidation factor and providing a good grounding in the sensory evaluation and perception of wine. The main grape varieties are discussed in detail, with wines from around New Zealand and across the globe tasted to highlight the various characteristics of each variety.

A four week course - Monday 13th February, Monday 27th February, Monday 6th March and Monday 13th March, the course fee and content covers all four weeks. This Stage 1 Wine Academy will be taught by our General Manager, Liz Wheadon.

WHITE BURGUNDY NEW ARRIVALS - VICTORIA PARK

The recent vintages in Burgundy have challenged yields produced, with frost and hail events being particularly problematic. Add to that the insatiable appetite globally for these wines, sourcing them has been a challenge. Whilst these market conditions apply to the whole region, White Burgundy has become scarce. We have though, managed to extend our range, working with our suppliers to import an impressive collection of White Burgundy.

OPEN THAT BOTTLE NIGHT BYO DINNER - VICTORIA PARK

Join us at Glengarry Victoria Park for a BYO dinner for ‘Open That Bottle’ night. Many of our fine wine customers struggle to find the right occasion to open some of these wines, so this provides you with the chance to bring along anything you like, and enjoy them with other wine lovers and collectors who will appreciate them. Our team provides a full shared meal but the focus here is really on the wines. Our team is extremely experienced in opening and preparing your oldest bottles. If you don't have anything old enough at home, we can assist in finding you a bottle. We always manage to find a few gems from the Vic Park cellar to bring out to drink as well.

JERVOIS ROAD WINECLUB - TRINITY HILL

Icons and pioneers of Hawke's Bay, and particularly the Gimblett Gravels sub-region, Trinity Hill offer both one of the most extensive and best ranges of wine in New Zealand. From lesser known and little grown varieties, such as Marsanne, to award winning and classic Syrah, they do it all; and they do it very well. We are delighted to host them in our cellar here for our first wineclub of 2023 in a tasting especially dedicated to their Gimblett Gravels range. Finishing off with some of the last of their much lauded and awarded single vineyard 2020 Chardonnay, and one of the nation's finest wines - the Homage.

DAMILANO BAROLO TASTING - VICTORIA PARK

Established in 1890, Damilano is managed by Paolo, Mario and Guido Damilano, fourth generation of the family and the largest landowners in the prized Barolo cru, Cannubi. The Damilanos also have access to crus Liste, Cerequio and Brunate. In this tasting we will look at four vintages from Cannubi, exploring this prized cru and a series of impressive vintages, as well as looking at four other cru from two different vintages to explore the difference site makes over two years. This will be a fascinating tasting and a great introduction to Barolo for those new to the area as well as a deeper dive for those who already know it well.

(LIZ WHEADON)  PN

For dates, times and to book – visit www.glengarry.co.nz/tastings