The Winecentre is leaving Greytown

Posted on May 16, 2012 by patrick

It has been a wonderful opportunity to present and sell so many wonderful Wairarapa wines and local produce in this lovely historic building.

Many refurbishments were made to be able to get the on licence. But knowing that the winter months are too quiet, the fixed costs are too high to run.

It desperately needed an owner operator. After the closure last year, the Johner Family bought the company and tried increase sales to cover all costs. Unfortunately it did not achieve the desired results.

At the same time, Johner Estate with their cellar door open 7 days a week. Customers don’t mind driving out to the very end of Dakins Road  to enjoy the wines and the company of Rosalie with her special charm.

By the middle of June, we will hopefully finish setting up a small version of the winecentre at Johner Estate. It is more authentic beeing in the middle of a vineyard, and enjoy the wonderful wines of this lovely region.

How to get there:

Coming from the South / Wellington, pass through Featherston, Greytown and Carterton. Turn right into East Taratahi Road Road 3 km before Masterton.
Coming from the North, pass through Masterton and turn left after 3 km into East Taratahi Road.

Follow the road until you can see the first Johner Estate sign.

Satelite View of Johner Estate

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The Martinborough Fair to Re-run!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by leo

After the ‘weather bomb’ back in March caused the cancellation of the scheduled fair day, organisers have made the unprecedented decision to hold a ‘re-run’ to take place Saturday 5th May. There is no better way to spend an Autumnal day than in the Wairarapa, so visitors make the most of your day out and after the mayhem of Martinborough, escape to the tranquility of Greytown and the wonderful Wairarapa Wine Centre. We will have plenty of the regions’ wines to taste, there’s no better way to unwind after a busy fair day. So keep your fingers crossed for fabulous weather, and we’ll see you soon.

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Easter Opening Hours 2012

Posted on April 3, 2012 by leo

This Easter the wine centre will be open on Thursday 5th April, Saturday 7th April and Monday 9th April. Due to national trading regulations we are unable to open on Good Friday or Easter Sunday.

 

We have an Easter special, Johner Noble Cabernet Sauvignon. This sublime wine with unctious, sweet port flavours is the perfect match for those chocolate eggs, or a rich, chocolate cake, even hot cross buns! Normally we sell the 375ml for $22.00, but  we have a limited number of 750ml which we have at the bargain price of $38. Rememeber with the high residual sugar content of this wine, it will last for weeks in the fridge, if you can resist it that long! Happy Easter!

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Wine and Olive Oil tasting on Waitangi Day!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by patrick

We are pleased to announce a special event at the Wairarapa Wine Centre, Greytown, on Waitangi Day, Monday 6 th February 2012.

Karl Johner will be presenting Johner Estate Wines 1 – 4pm.


Maggie O’Gorman will be presenting Maggies Pinot Noir and Rose 2 – 5pm


Helen Meehan will be presenting Olivo Olive Oils 11.30am – 3pm.

You will be most welcome to come along, try some samples and meet the wine and oil makers in person. Our three guests are passionate about their top quality, delicious wines and oils and love sharing their enthusiasm with all. We will have some wonderful special offers on the day and look forward to hosting you for this fun and informative day out.

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