Below are the past club events dating from February 1985.
Regular events include a BBQ in January, AGM in May, and mid-winter and Christmas dinners at a Wellington restaurant each year.
| Year | Month | Event | Wines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | July | Mid year dinner – Bistro 52 | |
| June | Tasting – Giesens/Peter Lehman, Richard MacDonald | Organic Sauvignon Bland (as the quaffer) Giesen Rose (Hawke’s Bay Merlot based) The Brothers Gewurtztraminer (Trophy Champion at 2017 Royal Easter Wine Show for the 2014 vintage) The Fuder Clayvin Chardonnay The Brother Pinot Noir Peter Lehman H&V Shiraz Peter Lehman 8 Songs Shiraz | |
| May | AGM | ||
| April | Action-packed Trivia, Quiz & Wine, The Quiz Team | ||
| March | Tasting – Ata Rangi, Keith Tibble | 2016 Lismore Pinot Gris (Conversational wine) 2015 Petrie Chardonnay 2015 Craighall Chardonnay 2015 Crimson Pinot Noir 2014 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2013 McCrone Pinot Noir 2016 Kahu Botrytis Riesling | |
| February | Tasting – Rosé evening – Maison Vauron, Will Brunel-Morvan | 2015 Fazi Corsica Rosé 2015 Embruns Sable de Camargue Rosé 2015 Miradou Cotes de Provence Rosé 2015 Château de Fesles Anjou Rosé 2015 Prieuré de Montezargues Tavel The Hunters (Pinot based) Hawkes Bay Estate (merlot) | |
| January | Summer BBQ 2017 | ||
| 2016 | December | Xmas dinner – MUSE | |
| November | Cangrande – Italy’s finest, Michele Marai | Marconi – Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi DOC Le Marchesine – Franciacorta Brut DOCG Le Marchesine – Franciacorta Satén Brut DOCG Bortolomiol – Filanda Rosé Prosecco Beer – Mastino Altaluna CignoMoro – Primitivo di Manduria DOC Donnafugata – Passito di Pantelleria Ben Ryé | |
| October | Tasting – Hunter’s, Jane Hunter | 2016 Hunter’s Pinot Gris 2012 Hunter’s Riesling 2015 Hunter’s Chardonnay 2016 Hunter’s Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Hunter’s Rose 2014 Hunter’s Pinot Noir 2014 Hunter’s Hukapapa Dessert Riesling | |
| September | Tasting – Squawking Magpie, Gavin Yortt | 2016 PINK Rose 2015 The Chatterer Chardonnay 2015 Counting Crows Chardonnay 2014 The Chatterer Syrah 2014 The Gravels Syrah 2013 The Nest Merlot 2013 Stoned Crow Syrah | |
| August | Tasting – Elderton Wines | 2015 Serafino Fiano – McLaren Vale 2015 Pikes Tradition Riesling – Clare Valley Elderton E Series Shiraz-Cabernet – Barossa 2014 Elderton Altitude Cabernet Sauvignon – Eden Valley 2013 Elderton Greenock Two Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre (Dry grown old vine western Barossa) 2013 Elderton GTS (Grand Tourer) Shiraz (Dry grown/old vine home block valley floor Nuriootpa) | |
| July | Mid-year Dinner – Logan Brown | ||
| June | Tasting – Foxes Island Wines, John Belsham | 2014 FOX Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Foxes Island Dry Riesling 2014 Foxes Island Sur Lie Aged Sauvignon Blanc (new release) 2012 Foxes Island Icon La Lapine white 2011 Foxes Island Chardonnay 2014 FOX Pinot Noir 2009 Foxes Island Pinot Noir | |
| May | AGM | ||
| April | Tasting – Pegasus Bay, Waipara Valley, Ed Donaldson | 2013 Pegasus Bay Sauvignon/Semillon 2014 Pegasus Bay Bel Canto Riesling 2014 Pegasus Bay Riesling 2014 Main Divide Chardonnay 2012 Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2012 Pegasus Bay Merlot/Cabernet 2011 Pegasus Bay Finale | |
| March | Tasting review – Wines of Argentina | La Consulta Reserva Torrontes La Consulta Reserva Malbec 2013 Montechez Reserva Chardonnay 2013 Alta Vista Premium Torrontes 2014 Serbal Malbec Rose 2013 La Celia Pioneer Malbec 2012 Montechez Reserva Malbec 2012 Montechez Limited Edition Cabernet Franc | |
| February | Artisan Winegrowers of Central Otago, Roberta Manell Montero, Errero | ||
| January | BBQ | ||
| 2015 | December | Dinner review – 1841 Bar and Restaurant | |
| November | Tasting review – A MacVine Christmas, Michael Jemison | 2013 Ca Di Rajo Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG Millesimato Extra Dry Yerring Station Yarrabank Cuvee Andre Delorme Terroir d’Exception Blanc de Blanc NV 2013 Kerpen Riesling Kabinett Dumangin Brut Le Rosé Premium Cru NV 2003 Dumangin Premier Cru Vintage Champagne 2011 Clark Estate Noble Pinot Gris | |
| October | Man-O-War, Waiheke, Ben Coles | 2013 Gravestone Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014 Valhalla Chardonnay 2015 Exiled Pinot Gris 2015 Pinque Rose 2011 Dreadnought Syrah 2012 Man O’ War Merlot Cabernet Malbec 2010 Ironclad Bordeaux blend | |
| September | Craggy Range – Sept 2015 – Looking Back, Michael Bancks | 2015 Gimblett Gravels Rose 2014 Craggy Range Te Muna Riesling 2014 Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Craggy Range Kidnappers Chardonnay 2013 Craggy Range Aroha 2013 Craggy Range Le Sol 2013 Craggy Range Sophia | |
| August | Tasting review – Gladstone Vineyard, Christine Kernohan | 2014 12,000 Miles Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Gladstone Vineyard Viognier 2013 Gladstone Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2014 12,000 Miles Pinot Gris 2014 Gladstone Vineyard Rose 2013 12,000 Miles Pinot Noir 2011 Gladstone Vineyard Pinot Noir | |
| July | Mid-year dinner – WelTec Training Restaurant and review | ||
| June | June tasting – Taylors, Dan Baldock | 2014 Brown Brothers Moscato/Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Taylors Estate Riesling 2013 80 Acres Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz/Merlot 2013 80 Acres Estate Shiraz 2013 Taylors Jaraman Shiraz 2013 Taylors Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Taylors St Andrews Shiraz | |
| May | AGM | ||
| April | Tasting – Ohau Wines – April 2015, Chris Morgan | 2014 Woven Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Ohau Gravels Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Woven Stone Rose 2014 Woven Stone Pinot Gris 2014 Ohau Gravels Pinot Gris 2011 Single Vineyard Pinot Gris 2014 Woven Stone Pinot Noir | |
| March | Looking Back – Journey to the Cellar – March 2015 | 2012 Waimea Sauvignon Blanc Haythornthwaite Rose 2010 Esk Valley Chenin Blanc 2010 Esk Valley Verdelho 2010 Shot in the Dark Cab Sav/Shiraz 2006 Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz 2012 Alpha Domus Barnstormer Syrah | |
| February | Ash Ridge Wines – Feb 2015, Simon Bell | 2014 Ash Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Ash Ridge Chardonnay 2013 Ash Ridge Viognier 2013 Ash Ridge Vintners Reserve Chardonnay 2014 Ash Ridge Rosé 2013 Ash Ridge Syrah 2013 Ash Ridge Vintners Reserve “The Blend” | |
| January | Looking Forward – Jan 2015 – BBQ | ||
| 2014 | December | December Dinner – Strawberry Fare | |
| November | Blush, bubbles & stickies – Nov 2014, Mac Macpherson and John Kemble | 2014 Aronui Single Vineyard Pinot Rose 2014 Rockburn Stolen Kiss Pinot Noir Rosé Bubbles by Lobetia Squawking Magpie SQM Blanc de Blanc Brut Champagne H.Garnier and Co. Brut NV Roederer Vintage 2007 Buller Fine Old Muscat Valdespino Pedro Ximenez El Candado | |
| October | Villa Maria Estate, Jono Hamlet, Manager and Viticulturist, Joseph Soler Vineyard | 2011 Private Bin Organic Gewürztraminer 2013 Private Bin Organic Merlot 2013 Cellar Selection Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Cellar Selection Organic Merlot 2012 Single Vineyard Ihumatao Organic Verdelho 2013 Single Vineyard Templar Sauvignon Blanc | |
| September | RM (Rod MacDonald) Wines, Jase Pearce | 2014 Quarter Acre Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Te Awanga Pinot Gris 2013 Quarter Acre Viognier 2013 Quarter Acre Chardonnay 2012 Blanket Hills Syrah 2011 Te Awanga Syrah 2011 Rod McDonald Trademark Syrah | |
| August | A Taste of Italy with Cangrande, Michele and Carlo Marai | Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG – Bortolomiol (Veneto) Pinot Grigio DOC – Masut da Rive (Friuli – Venezia Giulia) Soave Superiore DOC “Monte Sella” – Le Mandolare (Veneto) Negroamaro del Salento IGT – Cignomoro (Puglia) Nebbiolo Langhe DOC – San Biagio (Piemonte) Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC – Caterina Zardini (Veneto) ‘Il Fortificato’, a fortified red wine based on Recioto della Valpolicella – Giuseppe Campagnola (Veneto) | |
| July | July dinner – Cuba St Bistro | ||
| June | Moana Park, Dan Barker | 2013 “Crush Pad” Riesling 2012 Viognier 2013 Chardonnay 2013 Gimblett Syrah from their “Estate” series 2012 “Reserve” Chardonnay 2013 Gimblett Syrah 2011 Botrytis Chardonnay | |
| May | AGM & Wooing Tree, Steve Farquharson | 2013 Wooing Tree Blondie 2013 Wooing Tree Rose 2012 Wooing Tree Chardonnay 2013 Wooing Tree Beetle Juice 2010 Wooing Tree Pinot Noir 2009 Wooing Sandstorm Reserve 2012 Wooing Tree Tickled Pink | |
| April | Penfolds Bin release: April 2014, Dan Baldock, TWE Global | 2008 Trinity Hill Chardonnay/Viognier 2012 Bin 9 Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 and 2012 Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2003 and 2012 Bin 138 Barossa GMS 2002 and 2011 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz | |
| March | Alpha Domus: March 2014, Paul Ham | 2012 The Pilot Sauvignon Blanc 2012 The Wingwalker Viognier 2012 AD Chardonnay 2012 The Pilot Merlot 2011 The Navigator 2012 The Barnstormer Syrah 2011 AD Noble Selection – 375ml | |
| February | Wrights Vineyard (Gisborne), Geoff Wright | 2010 Wrights Entity Methode Traditionnelle 2013 TNWC Sauvignon Blanc 2013 TNWC Pinot Gris 2011 Wrights Reserve Chardonnay 2012 Wrights Gewurztraminer 2013 TNWC Merlot 2013 Wrights Reserve Syrah 2013 Wrights Verjuice Olive Oil Dukkah | |
| January | New Year BBQ – Jan 2014 | ||
| 2013 | December | Christmas Dinner 2013: Cuba Street Bistro | |
| November | Tasting – Festive joy with Advintage, Mac Macpherson and John Kemble | Veuve d’Argent Methode Bur NV 2013 Lake Chalice Pinot Rose 2012 Te Whare Ra Toru 2012 Squawking Magpie The Stolen Chalice Reserve Chardonnay 2012 Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone 2011 Two Gates Syrah Champagne Lanvin Brut NV Champagne Taittinger Brut NV | |
| October | Grant Burge, Keith Tibble, Eurovintage | 2007 Te Mata Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Grant Burge Benchmark Shiraz 2010 Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz 2011 Grant Burge Filsell (Shiraz) 2010 Grant Burge Cameron Vale (Cabernet Sauvignon) 2010 Grant Burge The Holy Trinity G.S.M (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre) Grant Burge Aged Tawny | |
| September | Aromatic Evening with Macvine, David Hughes | 2011 Clark Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Forrest Chenin Blanc 2011 Alpha Zeta Pinot Grigio 2012 Forrest Pinot Gris 2012 West Brook Gewurztraminer 2011 Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2011 Clark Estate Noble Pinot Gris | |
| August | Brookfields Vineyard, Peter Robertson | 2013 Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Robertson Pinot Gris 2012 Bergman Chardonnay 2012 Back Block Syrah 2012 Burnfoot Merlot 2012 Ohiti Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Sun Dried Malbec 2012 Indulgence sticky | |
| July | Mid-year dinner @ La Cloche | ||
| June | Trivia, Quiz & Wine | 2007 Josmeyer Pinot Gris [Alsace] 20011 Villa Maria Viognier Cellar Selection 2011 The Milton Te Arai Chenin Blanc 2011 Twisted Old Vine Zinfandel [California] 2011 Chateau Roustaing Bordeaux [France] 2011 Waipipi Henry Pinot Noir | |
| May | AGM | ||
| April | Easter Show Tasting, The Committee | 2012 Desert Heart Magic Moments Rosé (Anne) 2012 Coopers Creek SV Gisborne Albariño ‘Bell-Ringer’ (Cecilia) 2012 Brancott Estate Special Reserve Pinot Gris (Murray) 2011 The Kings Bastard Chardonnay (Wayne) 2011 Wooing Tree Beetle Juice Pinot Noir Robin) 2010 Villa Maria Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Merlot (Jenny) 2011 Te Awanga Estate Syrah (Steve) | |
| March | Lansdowne and Bijou Estates, Derek Hagar, Lansdowne Estate & Alex Johnston, Bijou Estate | 2009 Lansdowne Estate Pinot Gris 2009 Lansdowne Estate Pinot Noir Bijou Estate Sauvignon Blanc Bijou Estate Viognier | |
| February | Mission Estate Winery, Trevor (Mission Cellar Door) | Sparkling Fete 2012 Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Reserve Chardonnay 2012 Reserve Pinot Noir 2011 Reserve Syrah 2011 VS Pinot Gris 2012 Reserve Noble Harvest | |
| January | BBQ @ Derek’s place | ||
| 2012 | December | Christmas Dinner – Hazel Restaurant | |
| November | Bubbles with Advintage, John (Mac) Macpherson, Advintage | A French Vin Mousseux Prosecco Riondo Quartz Reef Central Otago Roederer Estate Champagne Lanvin Champagne Lombard Champagne Roederer NV 2007 Champagne Roederer Rosé | |
| October | Bannock Brae, Catherine Brown | 2010 Barrel Selection Pinot noir 2002 Barrel Selection Pinot noir 2009 Goldfields Pinot noir 2011 Goldfields Dry Riesling 2002 Goldfields Riesling 2012 Cathy’s Rosé 2012 Marlene’s Grüner Veltliner | |
| September | South African Wines, Richard Gooch | ||
| August | Wynns Coonawarra Estate, Luke Skeer | ||
| July | Mid Year Dinner – Bistro 107 | ||
| June | Yealands, Mitch Howard & Melissa Carr | Violet Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Pinot Gris 2011 Estate Gruner Veltliner 2011 Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Pinot Noir 2011 Merlot 2010 Estate Tempranillo | |
| May | AGM | ||
| April | Brown Brothers, Bernie Atkins | Zibibbo Rosa – a low-alcohol sparkling pink wine Prosecco Pinot Griggio Tempranillo Patricia Cabernet Sauvignon Dolcetto & Syrah Moscato Tawny Port | |
| March | Stonecroft, Dermot McCollum | ||
| Feb | Saint Clair Family Estate, Hamish Clark | 2011 Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc Bubbles 2011 Marlborough Premium Gruner Veltliner 2011 Pioneer Block 18 Snap Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Marlborough Premium Chardonnay 2011 Marlborough Premium Pinot Noir 2008 Reserve Merlot 2010 Pioneer Block Syrah | |
| Jan | BBQ @ Derek’s place | ||
| 2011 | Dec | Christmas dinner – Jackson Café and Bistro | |
| Nov | Bubbles, John Forrest | ||
| Oct | World Cup Wines, Malcolm M | ||
| Sept | Neudorf, Judy Finn | 2010 Brightwood Reisling 2010 Moutere Chardonnay 2010 Nelson Chardonnay 2011 Maggie’s Block Pinot Gris 2009 Moutere Pinot Noir 2009 Tom’s Block Pinot Noir | |
| Aug | Olssens, Central Otago, Heather McPherson vs. Murdoch J, Martinborough, Roger Fraser | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner | ||
| Jun | Esk Valley, Gordon Russell | ||
| May | AGM | ||
| Apr | Co-pilot Distributors | ||
| Mar | Mills Reef, Brandon | ||
| Feb | Coney Wines | ||
| Jan | BBQ @ Derek’s place | ||
| 2010 | Dec | Christmas Dinner – Beach Babylon | |
| Nov | Champagne at Glengarry, Phil Rowe | ||
| Oct | Quartz Reef, Rudy Bauer | ||
| Sep | Te Kairanga, Wendy Potts | ||
| Aug | Romanov Port, Lyndon Tamblyn | ||
| Jul | Mid-year dinner – The Wellesley Club | ||
| Jun | Bald Hills, Blair Hunt | ||
| May | AGM | ||
| Apr | Kahurangi – Tyrells, Richard Winchester | ||
| Mar | Rimu Grove, Patrick Stowe | ||
| Feb | Beautifully Boutique – 36 Bottles + Pohangina | ||
| Jan | BBQ @ Derek’s place | ||
| 2009 | Dec | Christmas Dinner – 3C | |
| Nov | Champagne at Glengarry, Alan Scott | ||
| Oct | Haythornthwaite | ||
| Sep | Clearview – Tim Turvey | ||
| Aug | Forrest Estate – Dr John and Brigid Forrest | ||
| Jul | Mid-year dinner – Adams Café & Bistro – Lower Hutt | ||
| Jun | Bladen Wines – Dave McDonald | ||
| May | AGM | ||
| Apr | Born in the USA – Mel Ingalls + Wendy Sommers | ||
| Mar | Alsace wines – Jean-Christophe Poizat | ||
| Feb | Pegasus Bay – Ed Donaldson | ||
| Jan | BBQ @ Derek’s place | ||
| 2008 | Dec | Christmas Dinner – Café Breton | |
| Nov | Champagne – Glengarry’s – Phil Rowe | ||
| Oct | Richard Gooch – and now for something different | ||
| Sep | Aussie reds – Daniel Blaydock – Fosters | ||
| Aug | Kemblefield – John Kemble | ||
| Jul | Mid-year dinner – Yangtze Chinese Restaurant | ||
| Jun | South American wines – Nicola Belsham | ||
| Apr | Easter Show wines – Raymond Chan | ||
| Mar | Askerne – John Loughlin | ||
| Feb | Nevis Bluff – Martin Anderson | ||
| Jan | BBQ @ Derek’s place | ||
| 2007 | Dec | Christmas dinner – Café Breton | |
| Nov | Champagne – Glengarry’s – Meredith | ||
| Oct | Martinborough – Alexander – Julicher – Martinus | ||
| Sep | Cloudy Bay – Kevin Judd | ||
| Aug | Trinity Wines – John Hancock | ||
| Jul | Mid-year dinner – Hazels (formally Rinascimento) | ||
| Jun | R. Chan – NZ – Aus – France – Riesling + Syrah | ||
| Apr | Babich Wines – Margaret Gibbs + Paul Cibulskis | ||
| Mar | Hawkes’s Bay Gold – with Cecilia – Rick + Terry | ||
| Feb | Haythornthwaite – Mark H. + Susan Andrews | ||
| Jan | BBQ @ Derek’s place | ||
| 2006 | Dec | Christmas dinner – Strawberry Fair | |
| Nov | Spy Valley | ||
| Oct | Italian Festival – Letizia Columbano Green | ||
| Sep | Scenic Cellars – options – Floris Heydenrijk | ||
| Aug | Pegasus Bay – Edward Donaldson | ||
| Jul | Mid-year dinner – Café Istanbul | ||
| Jun | Easter gold – Warren Hills – Glengarry | ||
| Apr | Highfield Estate – Russell Hooper | ||
| Mar | Wishart Estate – Gerald Beach | ||
| Feb | 25th birthday dinner at James Cook Hotel | ||
| Jan | BBQ @ Derek’s place | ||
| 2005 | Dec | Christmas dinner – Thai Panom | |
| Nov | Champagne – Ryan Sutherland | ||
| Oct | The Fun of Beer – Wayne Kennedy | ||
| Sep | Allied Dom – Triplebank/ Boundary – S. Allardice | ||
| Aug | Solstone Estate – Bernard +Elizabeth | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – The Village | ||
| June | Winter Warmth – Anne Megget + David Ward | ||
| Apr | Chilean Wines – Casas de Maule | ||
| Mar | Villa Maria – Daniel Bridges | ||
| Feb | Looking back 25 years – Malcolm McIntyre | ||
| 2004 | Feb | Contemporary French/Aus. – Ryan Sutherland | |
| Mar | John Kemble – Kemblefield + R. Chan – Easter show | ||
| Apr | What a bargain! – Richard Gooch | ||
| June | Stonecroft Wines – Alan Limmer | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Strawberry Fare | ||
| Aug | Wither Hills Winery – Ben Glover | ||
| Sep | Uncommon Reds – A. Evans – Derek – Rick Julian | ||
| Oct | Wellington Brewing Co – Clint | ||
| Nov | Salmon + wine – Cecilia/Brian + Ryan Sutherland | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Tinakori Bistro | ||
| 2003 | Feb | South Southcorp – Simon Allardice | |
| Mar | Beer – Wellington Brewery | ||
| Apr | Aromatics – Terry – Alan and Warren | ||
| June | Easter gold and silver wines – Alan Evans | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Rinascimento | ||
| Aug | South American wines – Keith Tibble | ||
| Sep | Eastern European wines | ||
| Oct | Romariz Co – ports – Lyndon Tamblyn | ||
| Nov | Summer varietals – Southcorp – Simon Allardice | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Rinascimento | ||
| 2002 | Feb | Summer wines – Mary Routledge | |
| Mar | Seifried Estate – Agnes Seifried | ||
| Apr | Gold and Silver wines – Christine Comerford | ||
| June | Wines of France – Francoise | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Sharella Motor Inn | ||
| Aug | Hunters – David Pilgrim | ||
| Sep | Brookfields – Peter Robertson | ||
| Oct | Grapes from outside NZ – Raymond Chan | ||
| Nov | Villa Maria wines and Galaxy cheeses | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Timothy’s Restaurant | ||
| 2001 | Feb | Champagne and Port and cake – Grant Jones | |
| Mar | Kemblefields – John Kemble | ||
| Apr | 1998 Aussie Reds – Malcolm McIntyre | ||
| June | Eskdale – Kim Salonius | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Charlies Restaurant | ||
| Aug | Alpha Domus | ||
| Sep | Johanneshof Cellars – Warwick Foley | ||
| Oct | South Is. Wines – Hamish Blyth | ||
| Nov | Martinborough wineries – Martin Carrington | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – New City | ||
| 2000 | Feb | Hunters wines – Dave Pilgrim | |
| Mar | Montana wines – Paul Williams | ||
| Apr | Gold medal wines – Cognoscenti | ||
| June | Trinity Hill – John + Jennifer Hancock | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – The Shamrock Restaurant | ||
| Aug | Tour of France – Jean-Christophe Poizat | ||
| Sep | Alana Estate – Ian Smart + Paul Farrell | ||
| Oct | The wines we all forget – Keith Tibble | ||
| Nov | Dare to be different – Malcolm McIntyre | ||
| Dec | 20th anniversary Xmas dinner overseas terminal | ||
| 1999 | Feb | Chifney wines – Sue Chifney | |
| Mar | Mills Reef winery – Sheila Anderson | ||
| Apr | South African wines – Richard Gooch | ||
| June | The Two Pinots – Grant Jones | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Theo’s Greek Taverna | ||
| Aug | Grove Mill – Russell Hooper | ||
| Sep | Lintz Estate – Chris Lintz | ||
| Oct | South American Fiesta – Grant Jones | ||
| Nov | Vintage wines with cheese – Martin Carrington | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Esplanade Seafood Rest. | ||
| 1998 | Feb | Glovers wines – Dave Glover | |
| Mar | Top 100 challenge – Malcolm McIntyre | ||
| Apr | Rhone Ranger – Paul White | ||
| June | Easter show – Raymond Chan | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Sfuzzi | ||
| Aug | Ngatarawa wines – Alwyn Corban | ||
| Sep | The Chilean Revolution – Warren Thessman | ||
| Oct | Corbans wines and Kapiti cheeses | ||
| Nov | Multi-media wine experience – Alan Evans | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – New City Restaurant | ||
| 1997 | Feb | Vidal Maria – Shane Dickson | |
| Mar | Neudorf wines – Tim Finn | ||
| Apr | Viticulturist Glenys Hansen – Te Kairanga | ||
| June | Matua Valley – Sara Brady | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Alfred Coles House | ||
| Aug | Babich wines – John Forgie | ||
| Sep | Brookfields wines – Peter Robertson | ||
| Oct | Te Whare Ra – Allen Hogan | ||
| Nov | Tour de France – Jean-Christophe Pozait | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – New City Restaurant | ||
| 1996 | Feb | Lintz Estate – Chris Lintz | |
| Mar | Crossroads – Malcolm Reeves | ||
| Apr | Royal Gold – Michael Heenan | ||
| June | Te Horo – Alistair Pain | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Varents | ||
| Aug | Iberian wine festival – Grant Jones | ||
| Sep | De Bortoli wines – Paul Romjin | ||
| Oct | Dry River wines – Dr Neil McCallum | ||
| Nov | Matawhero wines for cellaring – Dennis Irwin | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Café Lafitte | ||
| 1995 | Feb | Around the Bays – Warren Thessman | |
| Mar | Regional differences – Kip Kippenberger | ||
| Apr | Montana wines – Greg Williams | ||
| June | Gold medals – David Weatherburn | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Zino’s | ||
| Aug | NZ wines – Simon Law | ||
| Sep | The Origin of the Species – Raymond Chan | ||
| Oct | Negociants – Reece Warren | ||
| Nov | Morton Estate – Kate Pritchard | ||
| Dec | 15th anniversary/Christmas dinner – Charlies | ||
| 1994 | Feb | Regional differences – Baxter Fagin | |
| Mar | Te Kairanga wines – Andrew Shakleton | ||
| Apr | The Italian connection – Brett Newell | ||
| June | Vidals – Elise Montgomery | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Varents | ||
| Aug | Gold medals from the Easter show | ||
| Sep | Seifried Estate – Hermann Seifried | ||
| Oct | Corbans wines and Kapiti cheeses | ||
| Nov | Longbush wines – Pip Griffin | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Spaghetti Junction | ||
| 1993 | Feb | Methode Champenoise – John Follas | |
| Mar | Sacred Hill – Mark Mason | ||
| Apr | The American connection – Bill Barnes | ||
| June | Gold medals from the Easter show | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Frasers Restaurant | ||
| Aug | Jacksons Estate – Warwick Stickbury | ||
| Sep | Food and wine compatibility – Grant Jones | ||
| Oct | Rongapai wines – Tom van Dam | ||
| Nov | Corbans – Alex Campbell | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Marbles Restaurant | ||
| 1992 | Feb | Back to basics – Dr Ken Kirkpatrick | |
| Apr | Rhone Valley wines – Malcolm McIntyre | ||
| June | Corbans new releases – Alex Campbell | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Marbles Restaurant | ||
| Aug | Unusual wines – John Follas | ||
| Sep | Blended wines – Grant Jones | ||
| Oct | Babich recent releases – John Forgie | ||
| Nov | Montana – Baxter Fagin | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – The Lodge – Pauatahanui | ||
| 1991 | Feb | Air NZ Award medal wines | |
| Mar | Robard and Butler wines | ||
| Apr | Wine judging | ||
| June | |||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Zino’s | ||
| Aug | Selaks – Ann Marie Jones | ||
| Sep | Ngatawera – Brett Newell + Alwyn Corban | ||
| Oct | Te Whare Ra – Allen Hogan | ||
| Nov | Matawhero wines – Denis Irwin | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Varents | ||
| 1990 | Feb | Sauvignon Blancs – Tony Harvey | |
| Mar | Canterbury vineyards | ||
| Apr | Chilean wines | ||
| June | Wine options | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Gnomes Cafe | ||
| Aug | Vidals wines – Andrew Shackleton | ||
| Sep | Pinot Noir – Alan Evans | ||
| Oct | Weingut Seifried wines | ||
| Nov | Method Champenoise | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Timothy’s | ||
| 1989 | June | Back to basics – 4 red wines | |
| July | Mid-year dinner – Turnbull House – Creole | ||
| Aug | Rhine Rieslings – Andrew Shackleton | ||
| Sep | ½ verses full bottles – Jim Fraser – health dept | ||
| Oct | Late harvest style wines – Gail Adams | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Alliecat | ||
| 1988 | Feb | Wine options | |
| Mar | Montana vintage wines – Wilf Ainsworth | ||
| Apr | Cabernet Sauvignon – Phillip Rowe ????? | ||
| 1987 | Feb | N.Z. whites – blind tasting | |
| Mar | Villa Maria representative | ||
| Apr | Robard and Butler – John Trail | ||
| June | Milton winery – James Milton | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Allie Cat | ||
| Aug | Hawkes Bay cabernets | ||
| Sep | Italian wines – Peter Rumble | ||
| Oct | Selaks wines – Michael Selak | ||
| Nov | O’Reillys’ wines – Sauvignon blanc | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Roxburgh | ||
| 1986 | Feb | John Bull wines – Peter Withington | |
| Mar | Options game | ||
| Apr | Montana wines | ||
| June | Champagnes – Olivier Clement | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Frasers | ||
| Aug | Ports – Philip Rowe – Tasman | ||
| Sep | Sweet and sticky – Peter Rumble | ||
| Oct | Martinborough vineyards | ||
| Nov | Matua Valley – Bill Spence | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Oriels | ||
| 1985 | Feb | St. Helena wines | |
| Mar | McWilliams wines – Wilf Ainsworth | ||
| Apr | Matawhero wines – blind tasting | ||
| June | German wines | ||
| July | Mid-year dinner – Frasers | ||
| Aug | Red wines – blind tasting | ||
| Sep | Montana wines | ||
| Oct | Gewürztraminers | ||
| Nov | Coopers Creek – Mike Bodnar | ||
| Dec | Christmas dinner – Ma Maison | ||