The Sunday Sediment - Issue 135

Glengarry's Sunday ramblings of all things vinous, grain and glorious.

The Sunday Sediment. Issue One Hundred and Thirty-Five Welcome to the One Hundred and Thirty-Fifth 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.

LEOUBE PROVENCE'S ROSE ROYALTY HAS MUCH TO OFFER

Nestled on the edge of the Mediterranean, Chateau Leoube is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the world, surrounded by bush, away from the hustle-and-bustle that the tourists flock to. It’s the true south, awash with sunshine, fresh tomatoes, olives, herbs and superb wines.

It is the sensational pale-hued roses that the area is known for, and Leoube sit astride the genre with an impressive range of pink expressions, augmented with a selection of excellent reds, whites and sparkling wines.

Following a back-to-basics philosophy, Romain believes in strengthening the land’s biodiversity and natural defences by employing traditional growing methods and using only natural, nontoxic treatments. Leoube’s premise is that if you respect the balance of the plant then you will get optimally balanced fruit in return, and the flourishing success of their vines and olive trees stand as testimony to this approach. The Chateau Leoube wines are certified organic, with biodynamic principles applied, but without certification.

The Leoube estate was purchased by its current English owners in 1997. Seduced by the beauty and history of the property, they were fortunate enough to entice their neighbour’s son, Romain

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Ott, to be their winemaker. Domaine Ott has, over the years, been widely acclaimed as one of the very best in Provence. Romain Ott has a unique knowledge of the local terroir, and is responsible for establishing the change that has seen Leoube move to sit among the very best of the region.

42 BELOW UP THEIR SUSTAINABILITY GAME IN 2020

The 42Below story starts back in 1999, when Y2K was a thing and New Year’s Eve was a new Millennium. Founder Geoff Ross distilled a thought: New Zealand, the land of purity, needs an equally pure Vodka. So, setting up a base in Wellington (naturally, his garage), Geoff started producing vodka, initially selling to his friends and local bars, and eventually expanding across New Zealand. With success comes ambition, bucketloads of marketing and international competitions. Having achieved great success with the latter, this humble vodka can now be found across the globe, firmly embedded as a European favourite.

Fast forward 20 years, and things have changed somewhat. Global reliance on single-use plastics, ill-equipped recycling and refuse infrastructure and population growth driving intensification in our primary industries has starting to take its toll on vodka’s key ingredient, water. Like many Kiwis today, 42Below have taken steps to protect their ‘super pure’ brand through improvements in sustainability.

Examples of such initiatives include hosting the Cocktail Earth Cup challenging bartenders to design eco-friendly, zero-waste drinks, and reusing cocktail lemons to make Eco Soap that is then sent back into the bars. Now 42below can add 100% recyclable and sustainable packaging to their ‘eco-lades’, saying good bye to painted logos and plastic caps, and hello to paper labels and metal lids. Smart and smartlooking, it goes to show one doesn’t need to be an eco-warrior to make an eco-difference.

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ZEPHYR MARLBOROUGH & THE GLOVER FAMILY

The story of Zephyr is intrinsically linked with Marlborough. Owen and Wendy Glover converted their farm in Dillons Point into a vineyard in 1985 and the family have had a significant impact on our premier wine district.

Owen has been involved with the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival, Chair of Wine Marlborough, Highfield Viticulturist and a longstanding grower. Wendy is the driving force behind the family, takes and despatches orders and was on the Marlborough committee of Pinot Noir 2013. Son Jack manages Accolade New Zealand, but still has time as a part owner to discuss family wine affairs with brother Ben.

Ben Glover’s other business, The Coterie, is on the old Seresin Winery site and is a winemaking collective nurturing thinking around organic winefarming. Ben’s Marlborough credentials are extensive, having been chief Winemaker for Wither Hills, Corbans, Lindauer, Daniel Le Brun and Mud House, and assisting in the development of Konrad, Auntsfield and The Ned. He is a past Chair of Pinot Noir 2017, and is Deputy Chair of the New Zealand Wine Of The Year and the Chief Cuisine Wine Judge. He manages, as well, the Glover family wine business. Does he have time for sleep? We don’t know.

Launched in 2007, the Zephyr wine brand initially focused on the aromatics Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Gewurztraminer, but the organically- certified producer now has in its range Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay, all of them single vineyard wines.

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PANHEAD

Fast cars, roaring motorcycles, burning rubber, a vision of bringing not just NZ, but the world fantastic, award-winning craft beer. In 2013, Mike Neilson put his vision into motion, setting up Panhead Custom Ales in a former Dunlop Tyres factory in Wellington’s Hutt Valley.

Not anticipated in this high octane adventure was that Panhead would be in part leading the charge for our craft beer on the international circuit. Partnering up with Lion allowed Panhead to focus on radical recipes and kitted out brewing with none of the paper pushing.

Panhead’s start line focused on four beers boasting exceptional quality and consistency: the crisp, sleek Port Road Pilsner; the deceptively hoppy QuickChange Extra Pale Ale; the roaring Supercharger all- American Pale Ale; the silky death metal monster, Blacktop Oat Stout.

It was not long, however, before our hop cravings for more kicked in and Panhead were releasing new hop-fisted brews: you should try the hottest hazy IPA in town, the Rat Rod, or allow the Sucky Monmon, a Japanese-styled lager, to drift across your tongue, smooth as an AE86 on the Mount Akina downhill. So step on the gas and get yourself a Panhead customized to smash your thirst.

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TASTINGS AND EVENTS

MEZCAL - AN EXPLORATION OF AGAVE

WHEN: Wednesday 26 February WHERE: Glengarry Jervois Rd, 54 Jervois Rd Ponsonby TIME: 7.00pm

Join us to try some of the stunning new range of Mezcal, now one of the hottest spirits for bartenders worldwide. Produced from Agave grown in the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico, this is very different to its more wellknown cousin Tequila. These are artisan products produced traditionally in very small quantities by family producers. Our Fine Wine Manager Regan McCaffery is a huge fan of both regions and will be leading us through a line-up of Mezcal from different villages, produced from different species of Agave. And no, you won't find a worm in any of these bottles! We will be trying Mezcal from Del Maguey, Illegal, Derrumbes, and Gracias a Dios.

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MALT CLUB - EXPLORATION OF GLENDRONACH Join us on the 27th of February as we embark on an exploration of what makes The GlenDronach Distillery one of the greatest

Sherry Bombs around. This cult status distillery from deep in the East Highland Hills are greatly famed for their big sumptuous and luscious Single Malt Whiskies. The GlenDronach Distillery has long held fast to its traditions, whilst also maintaining innovation with Port aging and vintage releases. This Malt Club will be presented by the enthusiastic and knowledgeable Stephen Burke. Make sure you secure your seat and bring along a whiskyloving buddy to enjoy these remarkable drams with.

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WHEN: Thursday 27 February WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park, 118 Wellesley St West Auckland TIME: 7.00pm

VOUVRAY 2018 TO 1979 - DOMAIN BOURILLON-DORLEANS & MARC BREDIF

WHEN: Tuesday 3 March WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park, 118 Wellesley St West Auckland TIME: 7.00pm

Chenin Blanc is one of the great white varieties of the world. There is no region it is more at home than in the Loire Valley of France, and no appellation is more famous than Vouvray.

Chenin Blanc made its way here during the middle ages and has flourished ever since. The grapes natural high acidity allows it to be produced in a range of styles and contributes to its immense aging potential. Top Vouvray have the ability to develop in the bottle for decades, and tonight we will be tasting some of them. We will be looking at two top producers from the region, Domaine Bourillon-Dorleans and Mark Bredif, from the dry through to the sweet, including some very rare bottlings. We will be tasting: Domaine Bourillon La Bourdonnerie Demi Sec 2017, La Coulee d'Or Moelleux 2015, L'Indigine Sec 2009, L'Oppidum Sec 2008, Marc Bredif Classic 2018, Vouvray 2007, Grande Annee 1983 and Grande Annee 1979.

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BRUICHLADDICH WITH CHLOE WOOD

Conceived, distilled, matured, and bottled only on Islay using 100% Scottish barley. Bottled naturally, un-chill filtered and colouring free.

Come join us for an exciting evening on Tuesday 3rd March with Chloe Wood, the Brand Ambassador for Bruichladdich. Chloe is presenting a stellar line up including; Classic Laddie, Port Charlotte 10 year old, Port Charlotte Islay Barley, Port Charlotte MRC and the Octomore 10.1. The Bruichladdich philosophy is to produce the most natural and enjoyable whisky possible, so this is an evening not to be missed.

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WHEN: Tuesday 3 March WHERE: Glengarry Jervois Rd, 54 Jervois Rd Ponsonby TIME: 7.00pm

MALT CLUB | THE GLENLIVET WITH ALAN WINCHESTER

WHEN: Wednesday 4 March WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park, 118 Wellesley St West Auckland TIME: 7.00pm

MEET MASTER OF WINE SAM HARROP & TASTE HIS WINES Join us for our first cellar tasting of the year hosted by Master of Wine Sam Harrop. We are very fortunate to have someone once named as one of the Top 10 most influential wine consultants in the world making producing wines of exceptional quality wines from the Hawke's Bay and Waiheke Island where he is based.

Sam Harrop is very much about producing small batch wines that transport you to their special place in the world. New to Glengarry, we are

Warm yourselves up for Dramfest 2020 with an in depth look at The Glenlivet range with Master Distiller Alan Winchester. We are excited to welcome Alan to host the Glengarry Malt Club on the 4th of March, a 40-year veteran of the whisky industry who was recognised as a Master of the Quaich in 2015. Tonight we will be tasting through the core range of Founders Reserve, 12 year old, Captain’s Reserve and 18 year old before rolling out the Nadurra Oloroso, the NZ Single Cask and 25 year old.

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excited to try his Cedalion Chardonnay and Grand Amateur range and you may even be treated to some back vintages of Chardonnay and Syrah. There are limited seats available for this event so book now to secure your place.

WHEN: Thursday 5 March WHERE: Glengarry Jervois Rd, 54 Jervois Rd Ponsonby TIME: 7.00pm

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GRAND BORDEAUX TOUR If you’re some sort of Bordeaux aficionado, or even if you’ve just thought you might like to be, this is a very special tasting event that you really shouldn’t miss. We are extremely elated to be hosting the largest group of chateaux from the legendary Bordeaux region ever to be assembled in New Zealand. Estates from across the region are sending their representatives here specifically for the occasion.

WHEN: Tuesday 10 March WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park, 118 Wellesley St West Auckland TIME: 4.30pm

All of the chateaux attending will all be presenting their wines from the amazing 2016 vintage. The more time these spend in bottle, the clearer it is that this is one of the finest years ever for Bordeaux, better even than the famed 2015s. This will be a walk-around event, held from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, where you will be able to move between one chateau and the next and talk with them as you taste their wines.

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GRAND BORDEAUX DINNER A fantastic dinner with ten guests from top Bordeaux estates. They are all here for one night only, so this is a very rare and special occasion. It’s your opportunity to enjoy a beautiful three-course meal with them, one of whom who will be joining each table. Each of the estates will be providing an older vintage of their Grand Vin to enjoy. The dinner will be held in the picturesque setting that is Westhaven’s Sails Restaurant.

The wines we’ll be drinking with dinner will be from...

WHEN: Tuesday 10 March WHERE: Sails Restaurant 103-113 Westhaven Drive Westhaven Marina TIME: 7.15pm

GRAND BORDEAUX TOUR AND DINNER COMBINED TICKET

WHEN: Tuesday 10 March WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park, 118 Wellesley St West Auckland & Sails Restaurant 103-113 Westhaven Drive Westhaven Marina TIME: 4.30pm

This is such a brilliant occasion that we thought we’d offer you the best of both worlds and put the two events together at a special discounted price. We start at Glengarry Victoria Park with the Grand Bordeaux Tour between 4:30pm and 6:30pm. Here you’ll have time to walk around at your leisure and taste the stunning 2016 releases with the chateaux’ representatives.

Then move with us to Sails Restaurant in Westhaven from 7:15pm for the Grand Bordeaux Dinner, where we’ll be enjoying older vintages from the chateaux in the company of each estate.

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THE LATEST FROM WEMYSS Join us in sampling a selection of the new arrivals from the Wemyss family. We will have an interesting line up of beautifully balanced blended malts and distinctive single cask offerings this family are renowned for.

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WHEN: Thursday 12 March WHERE: Glengarry Thorndon, 53 Hutt Road Pipitea TIME: 6.00pm

GLENGARRY WINE ACADEMY | STAGE THREE 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.

A four-week course | Wednesday 18th March, Wednesday 25th March, Wednesday 1st April, and Wednesday 8th April | The course fee and content covers all four weeks.

WHEN: Wednesday 18 March WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park, 118 Wellesley St West Auckland TIME: 7.00pm

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.

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COCKTAIL MASTERCLASS: LEARN HOW TO MIX YOUR OWN COCKTAILS Join us for a fun filled evening of cocktails. We will teach you how to make four different cocktails, and yes you will then get a chance to try your hand at making these yourself. Perfect for a corporate function or gift the evening to a friend who has a passion for cocktail making, but make sure they invite you along! You will be making cocktails in pairs so ensure you sign up with a friend.

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WHEN: Wednesday 18 March WHERE: Glengarry Jervois Rd, 54 Jervois Rd Ponsonby TIME: 7.00pm

DISCOVER VOUVRAY Vouvray is an old favourite, a wine often overlooked as we tend to go with the familiar, however with some new arrivals, including older vintages, there could not be a better time to

explore theses fabulous wines. Vouvray is Chenin Blanc, hails from the Loire Valley and is spread across 2,210ha (over seven communes in the Touraine District). There are sparkling as well as still wines produced here. For this tasting, we will be concentrating on still wines.

The styles that we will be looking at are SecDry and minerally, Demi Sec - luscious fruity wines and Moelleux a Dessert style wine. We will also have an opportunity to look at some older vintages that have just landed.

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WHEN: Thursday 19 March WHERE: Glengarry Thorndon, 53 Hutt Road Pipitea TIME: 6.00pm

MEET THE PINOTS; FROM GRIS TO NOIR, SPARKLING AND STILL Tonight is the night to celebrate (and taste), the diversity that is Pinot Noir. Prone to change, the Pinot family has grown to include Noir, Gris, Blanc, Meunier, and Nero, while its thin skins makes it perfect for an assortment of vinification methods; allowing for White, Sparkling, Red, and Rose styles. Tonight we will take a sneak peak across the spectrum of varieties and vinification styles.

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WHEN: Thursday 19 March WHERE: Glengarry Mount Eden, 417 Mount Eden Road TIME: 7.00pm

LEGENDARY DRY WHITE WINES OF FRANCE France is still home to some of the most revered wines in the world, yet often we concentrate on the great reds. Tonight our Fine Wine Manager Regan McCaffery will be leading us through all of the major white wines regions of France. As summer winds down we will be tasting some of the greatest examples from each of these. Many of these legendary dry white wines are made in tiny quantities, so the chanche to try these all

WHEN: Thursday 19 March WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park, 118 Wellesley St West Auckland TIME: 7.00pm

together is very rare. Don't miss this very special evening of incredible whites.

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THORNDON WINE CLUB | SMITH & SHETH WITH STEVE SMITH MW When Master of Wine Steve Smith and Texan investor Brian Sheth met in 2014, it was more than a bottle of Chardonnay that they shared, but also a dream. A dream of wines made from the best sites possible, pairing location with the varieties and styles which best suited them.

Where the French and indeed wine aficionados the world over refer to 'terroir' as being the ultimate influencer over their wines, Smith and Sheth prefer to use the Maori word 'Turangawaewae.' This is our place to stand in the world.

To take us through the range of Smith + Sheth's new release wines we are proud to host none other than Steve Smith MW himself. Steve is an icon of the New Zealand wine industry, becoming one of our first Masters of Wine and also leading Craggy Range into becoming one of the most highly regarded wineries in the country. This tasting is sure to be very informative as well as taking a delicious first look at a range of superb wines.

WHEN: Tuesday 24 March WHERE: Glengarry Thorndon, 53 Hutt Road Pipitea TIME: 6.00pm

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KIWI GIN & TONIC EVENING You’re in for a real treat with this tasting! On Wednesday 25th March we will be hosting several Kiwi Gin makers who have each chosen an East Imperial tonic or soda that they think best suits their gin. Including Scapegrace, Cardrona Distillery, Blush, 1919, Reid and Reid, Riot and Rose and Victor Gin (produced by Thomson Whisky). This is the perfect opportunity to try some locally produced gins and to learn the stories behind them.

WHEN: Wednesday 25 March

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WHERE: Glengarry Jervois Rd, 54 Jervois Rd Ponsonby TIME: 7.00pm

TAKAPUNA WINE CLUB | SMITH & SHETH WITH STEVE SMITH MW When Master of Wine Steve Smith and Texan investor Brian Sheth met in 2014, it was more than a bottle of Chardonnay that they shared, but also a dream. A dream of wines made from the best sites possible, pairing location with the varieties and styles which best suited them.

Where the French and indeed wine aficionados the world over refer to 'terroir' as being the ultimate influencer over their wines, Smith and Sheth prefer to use the Maori word 'Turangawaewae.' This is our place to stand in the world.

To take us through the range of Smith + Sheth's new release wines we are proud to host none other than Steve Smith MW himself. Steve is an icon of the New Zealand wine industry, becoming one of our first Masters of Wine and also leading Craggy Range into becoming one of the most highly regarded wineries in the country. This tasting is sure to be very informative as well as taking a delicious first look at a range of superb wines.

WHEN: Thursday 26 March WHERE: Glengarry Takapuna, Cnr Hurstmere & Killarney TIME: 7.00pm

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BLIND TASTING - SPARKLING WINE With Winter only a month away, and the Autumn school holidays over, it seemed the perfect time to get together and enjoy some sparkling wines.

Tonight we will taste four pairings...blind. Can you work out what they have in common?

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WHEN: Thursday 30 April WHERE: Glengarry Mount Eden, 417 Mount Eden Road Mount Eden

TIME: 7.00pm

GLENGARRY WINE ACADEMY | STAGE TWO 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.

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. This course dives under the cover, you learn all about the great wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy and many more.

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A four-week course | Wednesday 6th May, Wednesday 13th May, Wednesday 20th May, and Wednesday 27th May all starting 7pm. The course fee covers content for all four weeks.

WHEN: Wednesday 6 May WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park, 118 Wellesley St West Auckland TIME: 7.00pm

WORLD WHISKY DAY 2020

WHEN: Saturday 16 May WHERE: Glengarry Victoria Park, 118 Wellesley St West Auckland TIME: 1.00pm-4.00pm

One of our favourite days of the year! Join us for our 4th edition of the massive World Whisky Day tasting. Our aim is to ensure we have as many new releases for you to experience. Single Malt, Bourbon, Irish, Kiwi, Japanese, Wood finishes, Old Malts and young, join us for what will be a fantastic day! Is there something you wish to sample, let us know! Last year there were over 150 Single Malts to try, expect it to be bigger and better this time round. You'll even get a Glencairn glass to keep, plus we'll have Lucky Taco's food truck onsite that will be there serving up some tasty eats. This event will run from 14pm.

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THE WEMYSS FAMILY | JERVOIS RD Join us for a fun and interesting evening as Ed, our in store whisky aficionado, takes you through a selection of the Wemyss range. He will have an interesting line up of beautifully balanced malts and distinctive single cask offerings that the Wemyss Family are renowned for.

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WHEN: Thursday 21 May WHERE: Glengarry Jervois Rd, 54 Jervois Rd Ponsonby TIME: 7.00pm

That's it for this week's Sunday Sediment.

Issue One Hundred and Thirty-Six will be winging its way to your inbox next Sunday.

Cheers,

Jak Jakicevich