Now that the snow has finally arrived, why not join us for some free wine tasting after a day up the mountain? This August, we're hosting visits from some of our favourite wine and spirit producers. Check out our 'Free Thursday’, ‘Free Friday’ and ‘Free Saturday’ tasting series and mark your calendars. Don't forget to bring your best snow dance!
Due to the popularity of our events, we've added more winemakers and distilleries eager to share their wonderful products with the Wānaka community. So, we're kicking off August with a Free Thursday Tasting event with the Dunedin Craft Distillers.
On a side note: We've heard a rumour that some of you think we've just upgraded our Tasting Room to The Cave. In fact, The Cave is an entirely new addition to Pembroke Wines and Spirits. The Cave is starting to get bookings for Christmas so be quick and book your spot now! Whether it's a work lunch, a birthday celebration, or a family gathering, our cosy and intimate new venue will make your event truly special. If you're interested in booking The Cave for your next event, please reach out to Nadia.
Customer Review for the Cave:
“Our group of 15 members called Wanaka Kinnect held our informal meeting in The Pembroke Cave on August 26 '24 and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. The food which was excellent and Nadia (the owner ) made a wonderful job of hosting us, in style. The Cave is a bespoke place and great for a group like us because we had it all to ourselves. We will certainly look forward to returning."
Noelene Pullar
What's happening at Pembroke?
Free Thursday, Friday & Saturday Tasting Series
Tasting with Dunedin Craft
Distillers
1st of August 4- 6:30pm
You've loved our Mulled Gin this winter, and now we're excited to invite Angela and Tim to share the story behind their exceptional Dunedin distillery. We'll answer the question: "‘Could you make alcohol from bread?"
Join us for a tasting of their Dry Gin, Mulled Gin, Cocoa Vodka, and Lemoncello.
Tasting with Mondillo
2nd of August 4- 6:30pm
Meet Dominic from Mondillo Wines in Queenstown. Born in Rhode Island, Domenic, grandson of Italian immigrants, learned the secrets of winemaking from his grandfather amid homemade preserves, prosciutto, and cheeses, and refining his palate for perfect wine and food pairings from an early age.
Join us for a tasting of Modillo's Riesling, Rosé and Pinot Noir.
Tasting with Kenny from Rifters Gin
8th of August 4- 6:30pm
Rifters create small-batch premium gins, handcrafted in Arrowtown with vibrant botanicals and pure artisan water.
Join Sales Manager Kenny for an exclusive tasting of four exceptional Rifters gins.
Tasting with Jane from No8 Distillery
9th of August 4- 6:30pm
Welcoming Jane from No8 Distillery. This Dunedin Distillery has won over 30 medals for their Gins, Rum, Absinthe, and Liqueurs, making them the most awarded distillery on the Otago Peninsula. In 2022, their Horopito Gin was recognized as the world's best NZ contemporary-style gin, and their Ouzo won the NZ trophy for the botanical and other spirits category.
Be sure to join us for a taste of these award-winning spirits.
Mason Veron & French Wine Tasting
10th of August 4- 6:30pm
Bonjour! Welcome to a slice of France. Join us for a French night featuring delicious wines from Mason Veron, including Champagne, Chardonnay, Chablis, and Côtes du Rhône.
Don’t miss out—come along!
Tasting with Gillian & Graeme from Domain Road
16th of August 4- 6:30pm
Domain Road Vineyard, owned by Graeme and Gillian Crosbie, was inspired by their childhood admiration for Bannockburn and Central Otago. Their dedication to excellence in their vineyards has been a rewarding journey, which they are thrilled to share with customers worldwide.
We will be tasting Domain Road Rosé, Chardonnay as well as Pinot Noir.
Tasting with Nick from Rippon Vineyard
23rd of August 4- 6:30pm
In 1982, Nick's parents, Rolfe and Lois, planted their first commercial grapevines at Rippon Vineyard. Today, their children oversee the property, employing biodynamic methods to produce wine.
Nick will be sharing Rippon's story and we will be tasting a selection of these iconic Wānaka Wines.
Tasting with Silver Wing
Wines
24th of August 4- 6:30pm
Silver Wing offers a hand-crafted selection of Waipara wines, produced using natural methods and handpicked fruit from our organic vineyard. Each wine is meticulously managed by a single winemaker, featuring wild ferments, no filtration, no additives, and ample skin contact.
Come and taste their range of vibrant, complex, and textural wines.
Tasting with Nikki from Folding Hill Wines
30th of August 4- 6:30pm
Join us to meet Nikki from Folding Hills as she shares their story and offers a taste of their exquisite wines from Bendigo.We’ll be sampling Folding Hill's Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, including the exclusive Cellar Release Pinot, available only to club members.
News from our Bottle Shop & Lounge Bar
Bluff Gin
Distilled 19,000 km from London, Bluff Gin captures the essence of a classic London Dry Gin.Their gin, crafted in Bluff, comes in a distinctive custom bottle that honours the old glass buoys, reflecting the maritime heritage that defines Bluff.
Come in and taste this exceptional gin. We assure you, "they're not bluffing."
Our tasting room is waiting for you to celebrate this August
Make sure you reserve a spot at our Tasting Room for your next event.
What are our Wine Club members getting this August?
This August, our Wine Club members will receive six outstanding Pinot Noirs from some of the most amazing local vineyards.
Madam Sass, Central Otago, 2022
Black Peak, Queensberry, 2020 – Gold Medallist
Doctors Flat, Bannockburn, 2020
Folding Hill, Bendigo, 2020
Explorer, Domain Thompson, Bannockburn, 2023
Pyramid Valley, Manata, Central Otago, 2021
Your opinion matters to us!
Latest customer review:
"We went to Pembroke twice during our short 3 day stay in Wanaka. Don’t let the decor fool you! The wine is delicious, the food is perfection and the people are warm and attentive. Absolutely love this place and highly recommend to anyone in Wanaka" - Ella
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