The 2013 Summer of Riesling kicks off this February and on the 16th, the , to celebrate the good folk at Black Estate, Pegasus Bay and Tongue n Groove Wines are hosting a , “Rolling Riesling Day” at C1 Espresso on the corner of Tuam and High St in Christchurch.

Between 11am and 4pm they’ll be pouring 5 Riesling tastings matched with Waipara Valley summer food, music and good times downtown.

For just $30 a ticket you can roll your way around the sturdy beauty of the C1 Espresso Building (the last tall building on the block!).  Taste 5 Waipara Valley Rieslings matched with our local food prepared by their chefs and experince a wild card coffee tasting from C1.

Tasting stations will be located in the sunny courtyard outside C1, on the rooftop where the Black Estate vineyard grows (and a barbeque awaits!), and even in the C1 basement for the complete tour.

Email wine@blackestate.co.nz for tickets or call 03 314 6085. Tickets are also available through Pegasus Bay WinesTounge in Groove Wines and C1 Espresso.