WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Learning about wine involves international travel in your glass. Here is our tasting today for the WSET Level 3. San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG from Campania, Italy, Argyros Atlantis Assyrtiko from Santorini Island, Greece, Masi Valpolicella Classico DOC, Emiliana Adobe Carmenere, organic wine from Colchagua Valley, Chile, Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Marques de Riscal Reserva, Voyager Estate, The Modern Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia.
Our Sunday WSET Level 3 tasting started with Massolino Moscato d'Asti; Jansz Premier Cuvée from Tasmania, Piper Heidsieck NV followed by Fortified wines Tio Pepe Palamino Fino, the outstanding Del Duque Amontillado VORS 30 years also from Gonzales Byass; Cazes Rivesaltes AOC Ambré 2004; Warres Otima Tawny Port 20 years; Campbells Rutherglen Muscat and Williams & Humbert Pedro Ximenez 12 years old sweet sherry.
We then wrote formal tasting notes for the following wines in preparation of the WSET Level 3 exam on Sunday 12 December.
Franz Hirtzberger Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2016;
Alba de Vetus Albarino, Rias Biaxas 2019;
Mullineux Swartland Syrah 2014 and
Prats & Symington Post Scriptum, Touriga Nacional blend 2018, Douro, Portugal
Fascinating and captivating wines for sure!
Q&A: Ask a question about...Online Safety
Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.
Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. Jandy says: 'I'm passionate about online safety because I strongly oppose bullying and want to support those affected by it.'
Jandy is passionate about protecting vulnerable communities and is promoting online safety to ensure no one falls prey to online scams. She can answer your questions about any type of online scams, and also about online harm such as online bullying.
↓ Ask your question below now and she'll be online on Wednesday, 11th September to reply to you ↓
Poll: Have you ever had a scary flight?
A plane flying from Christchurch to Wellington on Sunday had smoke billowing out of the engine and upon landing, passengers had to open the emergency exit and jump out. Have you had any scary flying experiences?
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55.5% Yes!
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44.5% No, it's always been smooth flying
Spring School Holiday Programme
🌸 Join Our Exciting Spring School Holiday Programme! 🌸
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure this spring with our Spring School Holiday Programme! From 30 September to 11 October, we’ll be soaking up the sunshine and having non-stop fun with a variety of engaging activities. Don’t miss out on the excitement!
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📅 30th September - 11th October
📍 Balmoral, Epsom, Parnell, & our NEW Mt Roskill site!
🌈 Activities include: Mt Albert Pools, Cooking and Baking, Ten Pin Bowling, STEM Challenges, Tip Top Factory Tour and more!
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OUR SITES:
🏫 BALMORAL: Balmoral School, 19 Brixton Road, Mt Eden
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🏫 EPSOM: Epsom Normal Primary School, 41 The Drive, Epsom
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🏫 PARNELL: Parnell Community Centre, 545 Parnell Road, Parnell
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🏫 NEW! MT ROSKILL: Mt Roskill Primary School, 37A Frost Road
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We can’t wait to give your children the best time these holidays! 🌟
The team at The Village Square Trust
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