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
Riesling Fridays, Glengarry Wine Stores, Auckland
During Summer
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.
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. 19th Jan is Greystone Wines from the Waipara Valley.
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
St John's Bar - Wellington
Sunday 22nd January – St John’s Bar – 12.30 middayRiesling 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
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
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
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.
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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
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/
Winedown presents The Summer of Riesling at Queenstown Resort College, Hotops Rise (behind Novotel), Queenstown
Qhttp://www.winedown.co.nz/learn-wine/winemaker-series
Vknow Restaurant - Queenstown
Wednesday 25th JanuaryRiesling – 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 - 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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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
6.30pm to latePegagus Bay Winery & Restaurant, Stockgrove Road, Waipara Valley
Tuesday 24th of JanuaryAn evening that takes Riesling to its pleasure peak, incorporating sound, visual and sensory highlights.
SOLD OUT
Shanghai Dirty Dozen- Ancestral Restaurant, Courtney Place, Wellington
16th Jan - 29th February
12 Wineries, 12 Rieslings, 12 glasses…
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Riesling Party- Dida’s Wine Lounge & Tapas, Jervois Rd, Ponsonby
Saturday 21st January - 7pmJoin 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
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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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