Auckland
Saturday 21st January - 7pm
Riesling Party- Dida’s Wine Lounge & Tapas, Jervois Rd, Ponsonby
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
Throughout Summer
Tasty Tuesday, Wineloft Wine Bar, 67 Shortland St, Auckland CBD
Taste 4 fantastic New Zealand Rieslings for only $15.00. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wine-Loft-Auckland/153248534754762
Throughout Summer
Riesling Fridays, Glengarry Wine Stores, Auckland
Taste Rieslings in-store on Fridays throughout the Summer of Riesling. Friday 20th January, Friday 3rd February, Friday 17th February, Friday 3rd March.
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Taupo
Winery Dinner, Scenic Cellars 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
16th Jan - 29th February
Shanghai Dirty Dozen- Ancestral Restaurant, Courtney Place, Wellington
12 Wineries, 12 Rieslings, 12 glasses….
Throughout January
In-store Riesling Tastings, Wineseeker Wine Store, 86 - 96 Victoria Street Wellington
Daily Riesling tastings in-store & every Thursday features a great NZ Riesling producing winery. 19th Jan is Greystone Wines from the Waipara Valley.
Throughout Summer
A Momentarily Lapse of Riesling, Arbitrageur Restaurant, 125 Featherston Street CBD Wellington
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
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
Sunday 29th January
Framingham Wines Summer of Riesling Masterclass, The White House Restaurant, 232 Oriental Parade Wellington
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
Tuesday 24th of January
6.30pm to late
Climax- Pegasus Bay Winery & Restaurant, Stockgrove Road, Waipara Valley
An evening that takes Riesling to its pleasure peak, incorporating sound, visual and sensory highlights.
SOLD OUT
Saturday 21st January
Rolling Riesling at Greystone Wines cellar door, State Highway One
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
Wednesday 25 January - 6pm
Flip Grater at the Nor' Wester Restaurant & Café Main road, Amberley
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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Christchurch
Monday 23rd January
Pig versus Riesling- Gorilla Bar, Waterman Place, Ferrymead
Jonny Schwass’ new oufit. Nobody does pig like Jonny. Say no more. $85 ph: 03 384 3186 for bookings.
Summer Saturdays
Riesling Riot- Christchurch Farmers Market Deans Bush, Riccarton
Waipara West presents a range of Rieslings for your interest & pleasure. Old vs. New, Dry vs. Sweet
Queenstown
Throughout January
The Rees Hotel & Luxury Apartments, Queenstown, NZ
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/
Tuesday 24th January
Winedown presents The Summer of Riesling at Queenstown Resort College, Hotops Rise (behind Novotel), Queenstown http://www.winedown.co.nz/learn-wine/winemaker-series
Wednesday 25th January
Vknow Restaurant
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
Peregrine Winery – Summer Vineyard Tour – Feb 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
Wine Tastes – Riesling Wednesdays – Every second Wednesday during Summer
– in store tastings – winemakers, couches – food, wine, hell just stay over you won’t go thirsty
