Auckland CBD

Tasty Tuesday, Wineloft Wine Bar, 67 Shortland St, Auckland CBD

Throughout Summer

Taste 4 fantastic New Zealand Rieslings for only $15.00. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wine-Loft-Auckland/153248534754762

Auckland

Taupo

Winery Dinner, Scenic Cellars, Taupo

February 12th - 7pm

Awesome Auburn tasting dinner with Max Marriott – a true Riesling fanatic The only New Zealand winery who is a single-minded Riesling producer http://www.eventfinder.co.nz/2012/auburn-wines-summer-of-riesling-tasting-dinner/taupo

Plus ongoing Riesling tastings all summer long.

Wellington

In-store Riesling Tastings,  Wineseeker Wine Store, 86 - 96 Victoria Street, Wellington

Throughout January

Daily Riesling tastings in-store & every Thursday features a great NZ Riesling producing winery. 19^th Jan is Greystone Wines from the Waipara Valley.

Wellington

A Momentarily Lapse of Riesling, Arbitrageur Restaurant, 125 Featherston Street CBD Wellington

Throughout the Summer

Offering wine matches with dishes and a large selection of Rieslings available by the glass to enjoy quite simply on their own. http://www.arbitrageur.co.nz/page/home.aspx

Wellington

St John's Bar - Wellington

Sunday 22nd January – St John’s Bar – 12.30 midday

Riesling lunch with the Overlord himself – Paul Grieco – get in quick – Rieslings, food, irreverence to all but the noblest of them all – that’s right you guessed it

St Johns - T. 04 801 801

Wellington

Framingham Wines Summer of Riesling Masterclass, The White House Restaurant, 232 Oriental Parade, Wellington

Sunday 29th January

Master class led by Andrew Hedley of Framingham Wines and a dinner menu designed by Chef Paul Hoather. http://www.whr.co.nz/page/summer_of_riesling_2012.aspx

Waipara Valley

Rolling Riesling at  Greystone Wines cellar door, State Highway One, Waipara Valley

Saturday 21st January

Enjoy a diversity of Rieslings from Greystone  and organic  Muddy Water, matched with a platter designed to complement, enjoy picnic style on the beautiful rolling vineyard. Ph: 03 314 6100

Christchurch

Pig versus Riesling- Gorilla Bar, Waterman Place, Ferrymead, Christchurch

Monday 23rd January - 7pm

Jonny Schwass’ new oufit. Nobody does pig like Jonny. Say no more. $85  ph: 03 384 3186 for bookings.

Read this flyer for more information.

Christchurch

Riesling Riot- Christchurch Farmers Market Deans Bush, Riccarton, Christchurch

Summer Saturdays

Waipara West presents a range of Rieslings for your interest & pleasure. Old vs. New, Dry vs. Sweet

Queenstown

The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments, Queenstown, NZ

During January

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday in January at 5-6pm- free Riesling tasting for guest, 5 different Riesling from different wineries on for tasting as well as by the glass. The True Southern Dining Room also offers a wine-pairing option with Riesling only to go with their 7-course tasting menu. https://www.facebook.com/events/287151964667980/

Queenstown

Winedown presents The Summer of Riesling at Queenstown Resort College, Hotops Rise (behind Novotel), Queenstown 

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http://www.winedown.co.nz/learn-wine/winemaker-series

Queenstown

Vknow Restaurant - Queenstown

Wednesday 25th  January

Riesling – Exorcise the Nun – an evening of everything but do you have anything more dry for me…..

Plus all Summer – Riesling but not as you know it – Wines by the glass of all descriptions as long as they are Riesling

Vknow Restaurant – for bookings – ring Danny – 442 5444

Queenstown

Peregrine Winery – Summer Vineyard Tour - Queenstown

February 9th

Actually a Summer of Riesling Tour ! -Dub down with Tiki and rock out with the John Butler Trio – or just lie there thinking of Annabel Fay - all with Riesling in hand

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Queenstown

Wine Tastes – Riesling Wednesdays - Queenstown

Every second Wednesday during Summer 

– in store tastings – winemakers, couches – food, wine, hell just stay over you won’t go thirsty.

www.winetastes.com

Waipara Valley

6.30pm to late

Pegagus Bay Winery & Restaurant, Stockgrove Road, Waipara Valley

Tuesday 24th of January

An evening that takes Riesling to its pleasure peak, incorporating sound, visual and sensory highlights.

SOLD OUT

Wellington

Shanghai Dirty Dozen- Ancestral Restaurant, Courtney Place, Wellington

16th Jan - 29th February

12 Wineries, 12 Rieslings, 12 glasses…

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Auckland

Riesling Party- Dida’s Wine Lounge & Tapas, Jervois Rd, Ponsonby

Saturday 21st January - 7pm

Join us at Dida's Jervois Road for a party to celebrate 'The Summer of Riesling' Movement with the “Riesling Overlord” himself, founder Paul Grieco from New York

Click here to download pdf

Amberley

Flip Grater at the Nor' Wester Restaurant & Café Main road, Amberley

Wednesday 25 January - 6pm

Riesling lover Flip Grater, member of Fly My Pretties, plays her last NZ gig to launch Summer of Riesling at the Nor’Wester, with a special Riesling menu.

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