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Sunday, 6 February, 2011, 3pm-8pm, Wharerata gardens, Massey University.Wine, food and live entertainment in the garden all day |
The Event
Date time and location
Sunday 6 February 2011, 3pm-8pm, Wharerata Gardens, Massey University
Campus Map.pdf (255 KB)About the day: Sophisticated, stylish, relaxed and laid back
A cruisy Sunday listening to your favourite jazz beats and sipping away on a crisp sauv or glass of bubbly. How else would you prefer to spend your Sunday afternoon!
Come and join us for a relaxing, fun-filled day in the idyllic setting of Whareratas’ gardens with wine, food and entertainment. We will have a number of wineries on site eager to tempt your taste buds with their premium wine selections. Purchase a glass or bottle of wine to enjoy whilst listening to one of our entertainers or play a game of croquet in the garden. A memorable day not to be missed!
Entertainment
Sit back, relax and listen to Palmerston North’s locals playing some of their groovy tunes. Then get ready for our headline act The BeatGirls who will be sure to Jazz up your evening and get your toes tapping with a number of their hit songs!
If you are interested in a game of Croquet register at the games tent for your time slot - from 3pm to 6.30pm. Run by the Rose Gardens Croquet Club who have a team of club volunteers to guide you through the finer points of the game whilst sipping on your favourite pinot or chardonnay.
Programme
Gates open: 3pm. Exchange your ticket for your tasting glass and free glass of champagne on arrival.
Wine tasting: From 3pm Make your way over to the wineries who will suggest one of their premium wines to tempt your taste buds. Gain all of the knowledge and advice you need to know from the experts.
Petanque and Croquet: From 3pm - 6.30pm
Local Musicians: from 3pm
Set up your picnic rug and umbrella and enjoy and afternoon filled with some of the Manawatu’s local musicians.
The BeatGirls: 6.00pm
Get ready for our headline act The BeatGirls who will be sure to Jazz up your evening and get your toes tapping with a number of their hit songs!
About the Beat Girls: In a reminder of the famous show-room revues of
Gates close at 8pm
Wine
Featuring Waipara Wine Cellars - the following wineries will be showcasing a range of different premium wines.Your complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival will be supplied by Omihi Creek.
Pricing:
Glass: $5 - $8
Bottle: $25 - $40
Should you wish to order wines for delivery to your home after the event each winery will happily take your order on the day.
Other beverages such as beer, spirits, soft drink and hot drinks will also be available to purchase from Wharerata.
About the wineries
Waipara Wine Cellars is a boutique distributor, specialising in wines crafted locally, from vineyards in the
Waipara Downs is one of the
The Whitestone Vineyard,
This truly unique site is protected by a natural; terrace running the length of the vineyard. A menu of limestone, silts and river gravels creates a rather lean foundation, however these factors have benefits - its free draining and a reduced leaf canopy allows the fruit to be exposed for full ripening. Natural air flow down the river bed protects the vines from frosts and the hot day and cool night temperatures enhance flavour concentration. This terroir is very well suited to Pinot, in all its forms…Noir, Gris, Blanc and aromatics such as Riesling excel.
The wines served today show all the fabulous regional characteristics of the
Our wine making philosophy mirrors the care we take with our grapevine in the vineyards. We are aiming to produce wines that clearly reflect our vineyards’ unique combinations of soil, water and aspect and the particular clones of each varietal that we have planted along with each vintage’s external influences and development based on that year’s weather.
Each of these elements combine with the careful handling at the winery and meticulous monitoring of every stage of the fermentation and aging process to create delicious wines with personality and potential.
Bascand Estate - In the late 1870’s Charles Bascand captioned the steamer "SS Waipara" in and around
Food
Enjoy Wharerata’s culinary delights. Make your selection from a range of items in the Café in the House or sizzling hot from the BBQ in the garden.
Gourmet BBQ Options:
Continental hot dog - Continental sausage in a 6inch Baguette, with Saukraut, mustards, onions and Tomato Sauce
Roast Lamb filled Baquette - Grilled tender lamb with mint jelly, salad greens and vine ripened tomatoes
Seared Beef Rump in a Bun - Seared tender beef rump, sliced and served on a ciabatta bun, with mustards, cheese, red onions and salad.
From the café in the House
A selection of sandwiches, sushi and bakery items, Teas and made to order Coffee.
How to purchase tickets
$25 - Massey Staff Tickets
$35 - Public Tickets
There will be no gate sales
Tickets are available from:
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Wharerata 06 350 5088 |
Massey University 06 350 7728 |
I-site Palmerston North Visitor Centre 06 350 1922 |
Reserve your tickets online
Photos
Click here to check out some of the photo’s from last year’s event:
FAQ’s
- Can you purchase tickets on the day? Yes tickets are available to purchase on the day at the main entrance to Wharerata.
- Can we bring our own food and alcohol? No. We will have plenty of different food and drink options available for you to purchase on the day.
- Are there any EFTPOS facilities? Yes, inside the café. However, to withdraw cash you will need to head to one of the ATM’s on campus.
- What Should I bring? It is likely to be a hot day so make sure you bring along an umbrella, sunblock, a hat and some water.
- How can I get back to town? We will have a bus that will depart Wharerata at 8pmn and 8.30pm and will drop everyone off at the i-site in the Square.
- Can I order wine to take home with me? Yes, the wineries will be happy to take your order on the day and send this out to you.
Event management contact details:
Sarah Kelly
Event Co-ordinator
Phone: 06 350 5866
Email: pnevents@massey.ac.nz
Terms and conditions
One ticket per person (aged over five years). Children under five years are free. Each ticket will be exchanged for a tasting glass, glass of champagne on arrival and event programme.
Alcohol will only be served to persons aged 18 years and over. Proof of age may be required. Intoxicated and underage people will not be served alcohol and intoxicated people may be removed from the venue if necessary.
Food will be available to purchase on the day. Tastings and glasses of wine can be purchased throughout the day from the featured Waipara wineries.
Other beverages are available for purchase from Wharerata. No other food and drink is to be brought on site. Wine can be ordered from the featured wineries on the day.
