“Yikes! The wedding is coming up and we haven’t sorted the wine! How do we know how much and what type to get? How much will it cost? Where do we buy it?”
For many, buying wine can be pretty daunting at the best of times, let alone when it’s for a special event like a wedding. How do you know what everyone likes? Other than Great Aunt Mary’s penchant for sweet sherry, it’s impossible to know.
For many couples, the wine for their wedding is determined by the venue. Many venues have their own supply and so the most you have to do is select the type of wine you’d like when selecting the menu. Some will allow you to supply your own choice of wine but there will be a ‘corkage’ fee (this covers the cost of providing glasses, serving the wine, disposing of the bottles etc).
But, if you are holding the wedding at someone’s home or other location, then you have the freedom to choose whatever you want. While to some this may be daunting, to others it means choosing wines you know everyone will enjoy on your special day.
Buying wines from a retailer is a good idea as they can advise you across a wide range. You might choose a number of different brands rather than everything from one producer. For example, you might love a Sauvignon Blanc from one winemaker but prefer the Pinot Noir from another. A retailer may be able to hire you the glasses too, if you need them.
The other alternative is to purchase direct from a winery. You can still choose which wines from which wineries of course, or you can go to one and buy all the styles you need. A clear benefit of buying from a local winery is that there’s every chance you can pop in and try the range so you can make your final selections with complete confidence (can you see where I’m headed here…?)
Yep, we at Lawson’s Dry Hills would be delighted to supply wines for your wedding. We can offer a wide range including our Estate and Reserve wines, our limited quantity Pioneer wines and our very special single vineyard offering, Blind River. In fact, you can choose across the ranges – for example you might fall in love with the Pioneer Pinot Noir and like just a few bottles, while preferring to select the Lawson’s Dry Hills Pinot Noir for the more volume requirements. And what’s more our smart presentation truly looks the part.
Call or visit and we can arrange a tasting for you. We can advise which wines styles will pair well with your chosen menu and we can help calculate quantities. We’ll also arrange delivery (free of charge) if you’d like us to.
So, take the stress out of wedding wine and call us on 03 578 7674 or pop in and see us at our newly refurbished cellar door, 238 Alabama Road, Blenheim 7242.
P.S. Sorry, we don’t do sherry….
