Address: | 250 Dominion Rd, Mount Eden |
Phone: | (09) 623 0811 |
Store Manager: | Alex Carter |
Email: | dominion@glengarry.co.nz |
Delivery | |
Free Parking | |
Ice | |
Glass Hireage | |
Tastings |
Today | 9:00am | - | 8:00pm |
Wednesday | 9:00am | - | 8:00pm |
Thursday | 9:00am | - | 9:00pm |
Friday | 9:00am | - | 10:00pm |
Saturday | 9:00am | - | 10:00pm |
Sunday | 12:00pm | - | 8:00pm |
Monday | 9:00am | - | 8:00pm |
Our Dominion Road store is situated on one of Auckland's main arterial routes. With a mix of small and medium sized retailers, this is a busy and colourful road with some great value eateries as well as the much lauded Meredith's restaurant. Glengarry Dominion Road is one of our larger stores, frequented not only by locals but also those in the neighbouring Mt Eden area. Our Dom Rd site also offers off-street parking, a bonus on such a busy Auckland road.
Over the last 30 + years, the Glengarry Wine Academy has established itself as one of the leading wine educators in New Zealand. Initially created to train Glengarry staff, it is also widely used by the hospitality industry and wine enthusiasts. Informative, but never intimidating, the Glengarry Wine Academy courses are an opportunity for beginners as well as experienced aficionados to expand their knowledge and develop their interest. The only pre-requisite is a passion for wine!
Staged over four weeks this is a very much hands-on course that encourages participants to gain 'wine confidence' by breaking down the intimidation factor and providing a good grounding in the sensory evaluation and perception of wine. The main grape varieties are discussed in detail with wines from around New Zealand and across the globe tasted to highlight the various characteristics of each variety.
KEY TOPICS COVERED
How to taste and evaluate wine
Distinguishing the characteristics of different grape varietals and wine styles
The 6 main factors affecting the taste of wine
The language of wine
Wine and food matching
Purchasing and cellaring wines
A four week course | Wednesday 27th March, Wednesday 3rd April, Wednesday 10th April, Wednesday 17th April.
The course fee and content covers all four weeks.
This Stage 1 Wine Academy will be taught by our General Manager Liz Wheadon
Over the last thirty years, the Glengarry Wine Academy has established itself as one of the leading wine educators in New Zealand. Initially created to train Glengarry staff, it is also widely used by the hospitality industry and wine enthusiasts. Informative, but never intimidating, the Glengarry Wine Academy courses are an opportunity for beginners as well as experienced aficionados to expand their knowledge and develop their interest. This four week course is the second in the series and follows from Wine Academy Stage I. Stage Two will look closely at grape varieties and their interpretations from around the world with a major focus on tastings. All wines are premium to super premium in nature. It is recommended that participants have completed Wine Academy Stage I (or similar course) before embarking on Wine Academy Stage II. A four week course Monday 6th May, Tuesday 14th May, Tuesday 21st May, Tuesday 28th May
A four week course | Over the last 20+ years, the Glengarry Wine Academy has established itself as one of the leading wine educators in New Zealand. Initially created to train Glengarry staff, it is also widely used by the hospitality industry and wine enthusiasts. Informative, but never intimidating, the Glengarry Wine Academy courses are an opportunity for beginners as well as experienced aficionados to expand their knowledge and develop their interest. In stage 1 you learn about the varieties, stage 2 you explore their differing personalities around the world. In Stage 3 you take a major look a key wine making regions in the world. This course dives under the cover, you learn all about the great wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy and many more. A four week course | Monday 1st July, Monday 8th July, Monday 15th July, Monday 22nd July. The course fee and content covers all four weeks. The course fee and content covers all four weeks.
ALEXANDER - Is the Store Manager at Dominion Rd. Having worked as a Sommelier in top restaurants in Sydney and Auckland, Alex has a wealth of knowledge of both Old & New world wine styles. Don't be shy to ask him for assistance on Scotch Whisky's either!