Glengarry's Sunday ramblings of all things vinous, grain and glorious. The Sunday Sediment. Issue Eighty
Welcome to the Eightieth edition of The Sunday Sediment, a collection of what’s new, what’s on and what’s happening instore at Glengarry and within the world of wine. Sip away.
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GARAGE PROJECT HĀPI HOP FARMS
Craft beer in New Zealand almost seems
Ltd (Garage Project and Nelson based-
ubiquitous these days. New craft beer
Freestyle Farms) a combined $13.25 million
producers are popping up everywhere offering
will be invested over the next 7 years. Hāpi
their own spin on our favourite varieties. This
Research Ltd is an industry led program.
industry however is tiny by international
Their aim is to develop super premium and
standards. This demand for homegrown hops
unique Kiwi hop varieties to promote uniquely
pushes up beer prices.
New Zealand craft beer. Focus and attention will put be put on the way in which regional variables influence the flavor profiles of hops. Just like your single origin coffee, or what the French refer to as terroir in relation to wine. This concept gives the drinker a unique sense of place. Using the latest precision farming and hop processing methods efficiency will be increased. The licensing of these unique varieties will only be available to New Zealand hop growers. Better beer and more of it.
This month the Ministry of Primary industries announced a new Primary Growth Partnership giving New Zealand craft beer a shot in the arm. With commercial partner Hāpi Research 2
With sustainability at its heart this initiative aims to create consistent growth in New Zealand's craft beer in terms of output and quality. New grower and brewer business models will allow the industry to grow quicker, creating new jobs and increasing imports. This initiative is estimated to add an extra $171 million per annum to hop growers and craft
From a single block of sun drenched fields of Freestyle Hop farm in Upper Moutere this unique beer is a blend of Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Pacifica Hops. The result is a pungent level of grapefruit and golden straw colour. This beer gives the drinker a sense of place, and transports them to beautiful country side of Nelson. This is certainly a space to keep an eye on.
beer producers by 2027. One of the first beers to benefit from this project is the Garage
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Project Block Party series.
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TE KAIRANGA
Te Kairanga is an unlisted public company with
The stone-filled river terraces are free-draining
more than 200 shareholders.
while the topsoils vary from slope to slope. The
The wine region of Martinborough is located at
mountains protect us from harsh elements and
the foot of New Zealand’s North Island at a
we enjoy long dry days and cool nights. The
latitude of 40 degrees south. Here, a happy
vines grow less vigorously in the cool, breezy
coincidence of geology and geography has
conditions, so yields are lower and the flavours
created the perfect climate and terrain for Pinot
more intense. Their long dry autumns provide
Noir and aromatic wines.
the right balance of warm days (creating ripeness) and cool nights (providing elegance) for producing top quality Pinot Noir and other early-ripening varieties. The results speak for themselves, the Martinborough region is known internationally for consistently producing worldclass fine wines. Read More..
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PISCO
Originally developed by 16th-century Spanish
Over time, the spirit started to make a name
settlers, Pisco is South America's answer to
for itself in its own right. From passing, through
France's eau-de-vie or Italy's grappa. It is very
necessity, into and out of the port of Pisco, it
much a game of two halves, with Peru and
found itself a name. Historically, the wine
Chile vying for Pisco supremacy via their
areas of southern Peru and northern Chile
differing forms of production. As in other parts,
dwelt within similar frameworks and had strong
Pisco came into being via pragmatism: with
sociocultural ties, divided only by the Atacama
wine decidedly difficult to transport over long
desert. Disagreement arose between these
distances, winemakers started distilling part of
two groups, both of who laid claim to the
their fermented product into high-proof spirit,
Denomination of Origin Pisco.
which was a far more stable passenger. Channelling their champagne tendencies, Peru consider the word pisco to be inextricably linked to the geographical location of the same name (naturally enough, in Peru), while Chile argues that the denomination is generic and should be available to both parties.
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Peruvian Pisco must be made within the country's five official DOs, using only copper pot stills, Ă la single malt whisky. Unlike its Chilean peer, Peruvian Pisco is never diluted after it is distilled, and no additives may be added. Chilean Pisco must be made inside the country's two official DOs, with regulation quite high. Chilean distilleries are grouped into two categories, based on aromatic expressiveness: types utilising the Muscat grape are very fragrant, while those using Pedro JimĂŠnez, Moscatel de Asturia and Torontel are more subtle.
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TASTINGS AND EVENTS ACHAVAL-FERRER - MENDOZA, ARGENTINA | WITH JULIO LASMARTRES For many serious wine loves, the top Malbec in the world is made by Achaval-Ferrer. Situated in the best hilltop vineyards of Mendoza, they are very much the first family of Argentinean wine. Their vines are pre-phylloxera with an average age of 107 years! Very high density WHEN: Tuesday 12th February
planting with very low yields.The vineyard is
WHERE: Glengarry Devonport
irrigated the traditional way, with water
Devonport Cnr Clarence & Wynyard Devonport
channels. In the winery there are no additions
TIME: 7.00pm
or interventions, these are extremely pure. The
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style of Achaval-Ferrer wines is a balance of ripeness and natural acidity for freshness.
WHEN: Wednesday 13th February
These are much more elegant and refined
WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park
Malbecs than you might have tried previously,
Glengarry Victoria Park 118 Wellesley St West
a bridge between the old world and the new
Auckland
world. We have their director Julio Lasmartres
TIME: 7.00pm
here to present these incredible wines. We will
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be tasting Achaval-Ferrer Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Cabernet Franc 2016, Malbec 2017,
WHEN: Thursday 14th February
Quimera 2014. We will finish with their three
WHERE: Glengarry Thorndon
legendary single vineyard Malbecs, where it
Glengarry Thorndon 53 Hutt Rd Thorndon
takes 3 vines to produce just one bottle. Finca
TIME: 6.00pm
Mirador 2013, Finca Bella Vista 2013 and
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Finca Altamira 2014.
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TAKAPUNA MALT CLUB | IRISH WHISKEY Ah, St Patrick's Day, a day that has become synonymous the world over for people both remembering and inventing their deep Irish heritage. Rather than wearing awful green hats and imbibing too much Guinness we have decided to take a deep dive into Irish Whiskey, exploring the wide range of flavours and styles
WHEN: Wednesday 13th February
that are made! The spiritual home of Whiskey,
WHERE: Glengarry Takapuna
it was the Irish monks returning from pilgrimage
Takapuna Cnr Hurstmere & Killarney Takapuna
that first produced what was then called Uisce
TIME: 7.00pm
Beatha or the ‘Water of Life’. Join us at our Takapuna store as we try our way through Blended, Single Malt, Single Pot Still and Peated expressions to see which you like most!
WESTMERE WINE CLUB | SOHO Soho was founded in 2009 by Rachel Carter. In just a handful of years, Soho has earned various accolades as well as a reputation for creating top quality regionally-distinctive wines. Soho aims to take ‘both quality and fun in equal measures’. Whilst using relatively untraditional winemaking approaches, Soho uses family-owned vineyards from three of New Zealand’s best wine regions. Soho then
WHEN: Wednesday 13th February
pairs award-winning winemakers with each of
WHERE: Glengarry Westmere,
the vineyards. On Waiheke Island they have
164 Garnet Rd, Westmere
James Rowan, in Marlborough they have Dave
TIME: 7.00pm
Clouson, and in Central Otago they have Grant Taylor. Read more....
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GLENGARRY WINE ACADEMY | STAGE 1 - INTENSIVE Over the last 20+ 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! Usually
WHEN: Saturday 16th February
staged over four weeks, this is an intensive
WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park
two-week version run on Saturdays. Very much
118 Wellesley Street, Auckland
a hands-on course that encourages
TIME: 10.00am
participants to gain 'wine confidence' by breaking down the intimidation factor and providing a good grounding in the sensory evaluation and perception of wine.
WESTMERE WINE CLUB | ZEPHYR WITH BEN GLOVER Zephyr’s name comes from the characteristics of the prevailing winds which is part of the Marlborough region’s unique ripening reason. Owen and Wendy Glover, the pair behind Zephyr Wines, converted their farm in Dillons Point into a vineyard in 1985. They initially planted Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, and this has been
WHEN: Tuesday 5th March
mainly unchanged. In the early 1990s,
WHERE: Glengarry Westmere,
Gewurztraminer left a lasting impression on the
164 Garnet Rd, Westmere
Glovers. As a result, Zephyr is an aromatic
TIME: 7.00pm
specialist today. Zephyr Wines is Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand accredited. “Zephyr wines are created with the spirit, passion and values of the Glover family.” – Zephyr Wines
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GLENGARRY WINE ACADEMY | STAGE 2 Domaine Jean Chartron was established in 1859 by Jean Edouard Dupard a cooper craftsman, it has been managed by five generations that have all contributed to make what is today. Burgundy seems to be tested by the weather more than any other French wine region and 2016 was no exception. In spite of the challenging spring and late late flowering,
WHEN: Wednesday 6th March
the 2016's are turning out to be delightful,
WHERE: Glengarry Thorndon
expressive, mid-weght wines that should offer
53 Hutt Rd Thorndon, Wellington
early appeal. These wines are always a delight
TIME: 6.00pm
to taste, so if you love Chardonnay, this is an opportunity to taste wines from some of the hallowed ground that produces some of the best Chardonnay in the world. We will taste....
GLENGARRY WINE ACADEMY | STAGE 2 In stage 1 you learn about the varieties, stage 2 you explore their differing personalities around the world. In Stage 3 you take a major look a key wine making regions in the world. A four-week course | Wednesday 6th March, Wednesday 13th March, Wednesday 20th March, Wednesday 27th March 2019. The course fee and content covers all four weeks. WHEN: Wednesday 6th March WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park 118 Wellesley Street, Auckland TIME: 7.00pm
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GLENGARRY WINE ACADEMY | STAGE 3 For only the third time, a third stage of our Wine Academy is being offered. This course has been written recently and follows on from stage 1 and 2. In stage 1 you learn about the varieties; stage 2 you explore their differing personalities around the world. Now in stage 3 you take a major look at key wine making regions in the world. This course dives under the cover, you learn all about the great wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy and many more. A four-week course | Wednesday 2 May, This particular Wine Academy is a little
Wednesday 9 May, Wednesday 16 May,
different as it is the first time this stage is being
Wednesday 23 May 2018. The course fee
presented and as such will also be used to
and content covers all four weeks.
train future presenters for this course. With that in mind it will be presented by our General Manager Liz Wheadon, who knows this subject
WHEN: Wednesday 8th May
inside out and has written this new stage. So
WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park
not only will you receive all the training you can
118 Wellesley Street, Auckland
expect at a Wine Academy, you’ll have four
TIME: 7.00pm
nights of stories, great wine and a fair amount of good humour from Liz.
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DR ANDREW HEDLEY PRESENTS FRAMINGHAM F-SERIES | VICTORIA PARK It's been some years since we have been lucky enough to have Framingham's Dr Andrew Hedley present his stunning wines for us. Tonight the focus will be on their strictly limitededition F-Series range. This range allows them to experiment, most of the time the F-Series wines are one-offs. With total freedom to
WHEN: Tuesday 12th March
create alternative takes on classic varietals,
WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park
they can capture the unique nature of a vintage
118 Wellesley Street, Auckland
and allow for constant innovation. Framingham
TIME: 7.00pm
has established a reputation for producing outstanding aromatic varietal wines and their Rieslings are a trademark of their excellence, so we will have a special focus on those. We will be tasting: Framingham F-Series Pet Nat 2018, Old Vine Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Montepulciano RosĂŠ 2018, Pinot Noir 2017, Select Riesling 2018, Auslese Riesling 2016 andfinishign with the epic Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) Riesling 2016.
That's it for this week's Sunday Sediment. Issue Eighty-One will be winging its way to your inbox next Sunday. Cheers,
Jak Jakicevich
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