Below are the past club events dating from February 1985.
Regular events include a BBQ in January, an AGM in May, and mid-winter and Christmas dinners at a Wellington restaurant each year.
| Year | Month | Event | Wines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | June | Tasting – Brockenchack, South Australia NV Great Scott Sparkling Shiraz, the Welcome Wine 2023 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling 2021 Charli Jaye Chardonnay 2023 Tru-Su Rosé 2021 Zip Line Shiraz 2018 Jack Harrison Shiraz 2021 Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon | |
| May | AGM 2024 | ||
| April | Tasting – Gold Medal Winners, New Zealand International Wine Show, October ’23 Lindauer Special Reserve Rose NV – Gold & Trophy for Champion NZ Sparkling Wine 2023 Giesen Estate Riesling – Double Gold & Trophy For Champion Riesling 2022 Leefield Station Gewurztraminer -Double Gold & Trophy for Champion Gewurztraminer 2022 Brancott Estate Letter Series O Chardonnay – Double Gold, Trophy for Champion Chardonnay plus Champion Wine of the Show 2021 Daisy Rock Reserve Pinot Noir – Gold Medal 2021 Esk Valley Artisanal Hawkes Bay Malbec Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold Medal 2021 Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay Syrah – Double Gold, Trophy for Champion Syrah, Trophy for Champion Syrah & Predominant Blends & Trophy for Champion Commercial Red Wine | ||
| March | Tasting – Pegasus Bay, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury 2023 Main Divide Rosé 2023 Pegasus Bay 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Pegasus Bay 2020 Chardonnay Pegasus Bay 2023 Bel Canto ‘Dry Riesling’ Main Divide 2021 Te Hau Pinot Noir Pegasus Bay 2020 Merlot Cabernet Pegasus Bay 2021 Finale ‘Noble Semillon Sauvignon Blanc | ||
| February | Tasting – Riverby, Marlborough Riverby Rose’ 2023 – Welcome wine – gold medal winner at NZ International Wine Show Cicada Gewurztraminer 2023 – gold medal winner at NZ International Wine Show Riverby Reserve Chardonnay 2022 Riverby Sauvignon Blanc 2023 – gold medal winner at NZ International Wine Show Riverby Gruner Veltliner 2022 Riverby OVB 2021 Riverby Reserve Pinot Noir 2020 Riverby Noble Riesling 2019 – multiple award winner | ||
| January | January – No BBQ to start the year | ||
| 2023 | December | Xmas Dinner – The Wellington Club | |
| November | Tasting – Affordable Celebration Wines for Summer w/ Panel discussion with members De Bortolli Family Selection Sparkling Brut NV – Australia – Our welcome wine | ||
| October | Tasting – Maison Vauron, Auckland w/ Scott Hurrell – Trade sales, Winemaker Monmousseau Brut “Etoile” NV (Loire Valley – Chenin Blanc, Ugni Blanc) | ||
| September | Tasting – Clearview, Hawkes Bay w/ Tim Turvey 2021 Clearview Sparkling Blush arrival wine | ||
| August | Babich Wines w/ Antonia Romero Family Estates Marlborough Organic Rosé | ||
| July | Mid-Winter Dinner – Le Marche Français | ||
| June | Askerne, Hawkes Bay, w/ John Loughlin 2022 Askerne Sérieux Rosé | ||
| May | AGM 2023 | ||
| April | NZ & Portuguese wines, w/ Victor Kattenbelt, Confidant Wines Confidencial Reserva Rose –10-grape blend | ||
| March | Forrest Estate, w/ Carlos Rojas Stiven, NZ Sales Manager Forrest Albarino | ||
| February | Celebrating the Wines of Victoria, Australia, w/ Keith Tibble, EuroVintage Range of Mount Langhi (Ghiran), Grampian range of Northern Victoria | ||
| January | BBQ – Derek’s place | ||
| 2022 | December | December dinner – Istana Malaysia | |
| November | Fun with Bubbles, w/ The Committee | Lindauer Free ‘non-alcohol’ Brut – NZ Tosti Prosecco DOC – Italy Perelada Brut Reserva Carva NV – Spain Morton Estate Premium Brut – NZ Grant Burge Petite Bubbles Dry Sparkling – Australia Louis Bouillot Perle De Vigne Cremant De Bourgogne – France Charles de Casnova Champagne – Reims, France 2017 Lindauer Vintage Series Brut Cuvee – NZ | |
| October | Panel discussion on NZ Rosés, w/ The Committee | Toi Toi Sparkling Rosé NV 2021 Giesen Estate Riesling Blush 2022 ME by Matahiwi Estate 2021 Haha Hawkes Bay Rosé 2020 Left Field Moon Shell Moth Rosé 2020 Middle Earth Pinot Meunier 2019 Spade Oak Voysey Blonde Rosé 2019 McArthur Ridge Lilico Pinot Rosé | |
| September | Brooksfields w/ Peter Robertson | 2022 Fiesta Rose 2022 Robertson Pinot Gris 2021 Bergman Chardonnay 2021 Barrique Fermented 2021 Back Block Syrah 2020 Ohiti Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 Hillside Syrah 2019 Reserve Vintage Gold Label Cabernet Merlot | |
| August | Villa Maria / Esk Valley w/ Gordon Russel | The Artisan range | |
| July | Mid-Winter Dinner – Field and Green, Wakefield Street | ||
| June | Te Mata, Hawkes Bay w/ Keith Tibble and Brett Newell | Starting with Estate Range Sauvignon Blanc Premium Sauvignon Banc Two premium reds – Awatea and Bullnose ranges Estate Range – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon | |
| May | AGM 2022 | ||
| April | 2021 Gold Medal winners from New Zealand International Wine Show, w/ Sarah Inkersell & Russell Hooper | 2021 Leftfield Gisborne Albarino 2019 Clearview Reserve Semillon 2020 D’Arenberg Hermit Crab Viognier 2020 Mission Gaia Project Merlot 2020 Grant Burge Barossa Ink Shiraz 2019 Marques de Tezona Tempranillo | |
| March | Confidant Wines w/ Victor Kattenbelt | ||
| February | All things Pinot by The Club | 2021 Waipara Hills Pinot Noir Rose 2017 Peregrine Saddleback Pinot Gris 2017 Giesen Marlborough Pinot Gris 2017 Church Road McDonald Series Pinot Gris 2016 Peter Yealands Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 Russian Jack Martinborough Pinot Noir 2016 Peregrine Saddleback Central Otago Pinot Noir End with a special Pinot tasting revealed on the night | |
| January | BBQ – Derek’s place | ||
| 2021 | December | December dinner – Juniper Gin Bar & Restaurant | |
| November | The Crater Rim Waipara – Wine & food experience | 2020 Waipara Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Waipara Sauvignon Blanc partnered with toast and Bruschetta 2020 Waipara Pinot Gris partnered with Indian dahl 2020 Waipara Viognier 2016 Waipara Riesling partnered with Beef Thai salad 2020 Canterbury Pinot Noir partnered with Pulled Pork slider 2019 Waipara Pinot Noir partnered with spicy lamb koftas with couscous 2017 Waipara Pinot Noir 2016 Dr Khols Waipara Riesling partnered with Banoffee pie | |
| October | Butterworth, Martinborough w/ Nick Newitt, General Manager | 2020 Butterworth Layline Martinborough Pinot Gris 2021 Butterworth Dry Riesling (pre-release tasting) 2019 Butterworth Layline Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Butterworth Te Muna Chardonnay 2020 Butterworth Regatta Rosé 2018 Butterworth Layline Pinot Noir 2018 Butterworth Te Muna Pinot Noir | |
| September | Postponed due to COVID 19 | ||
| August | Western Australian Wines, w/ Keith Tibble, Eurovintage | 2018 Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon 2019 Xanadu Exmoor Chardonnay 2018 Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay 2018 Sandalford Margaret River Shiraz 2018 Xanadu DJL Shiraz 2017 Sandalford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon | |
| July | Dinner – Le Marché Francis with chef Veronique | ||
| June | Mahi Wines Marlborough w/ Brian Bicknell | Rosé to start 2 x Sauvignons – vertical tasting 3 x Chardonnays – vertical tasting 2 x Pinot Noir – vertical tasting | |
| May | AGM | ||
| April | Del Mundo w/ Lucas Monge | Terra Serena Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut – Italian Tonon Prosecco Conegliano Vablobbiadene Extra Dry DOCG – Italian 2017 Great Five Pinotage Reserve – South African – first released in 1945 2010 Camilo de Lellis Biferno Montepulciano/Aglianico Trebbiaio DOCG – Italian 2016 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG – Italian 2012 Estola Gran reserve Tempranillo Cabernet – Spanish 2008 Faustino First Tempranillo – Spanish | |
| March | Hawkesridge Winery w/ Douglas Haynes & Anne Boustead | C’est Beau Rosé to start Deux Blancs Semillon Viognier Rosado Rosé Pinot Noir Syrah Tempranillo and a late harvest to end. | |
| February | Wairarapa lunch & wine tasting (40th celebration) | ||
| January | BBQ – Derek’s place | ||
| 2020 | December | CoLab w/ Simon Bell | |
| November | 40th Anniversary Dinner – Bellamys by Logan Brown at the Beehive | ||
| October | Saint Clair Family Estate Marlborough w/ Alison Downs | 2019 Saint Clair Origin Pinot Gris Rosé 2018 Saint Clair Pioneer Block 28 Pinot Blanc 2019 Saint Clair Origin Hawke’s Bay Viognier 2019 Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Saint Clair James Sinclair Chardonnay 2018 Saint Clair Pioneer Block 22 Pioneer Block Pinot Noir 2017 Saint Clair Origin Hawke’s Bay Merlot | |
| September | A night with Alan Evans | 2016 Ogier Cote du Rhone White [Introductory wine] 2016 Askerne Semillon Loire Chenin Blanc 2011 Penfolds 389 [from our own cellar] 2001 Penfolds 389 1991 Coleraine 2017 Troplong Mondot [St Emilion Grand Cru] | |
| August | Confidant Wines w/ Victor Kattenbelt | Casa Santos Bruto [NV] 2018 Galodoro Rose 2016 VK Gewurztraminer (NZ) 2018 Linden Estate Chardonnay (NZ) 2017 Bons Ventos 2017 Confidencial Red 2018 Valcatrina Alicante Bouschet premium red | |
| July | AGM | ||
| June | The Crater Rim, Waipara w/ Lyn Timms | 2017 Waipara Sauvignon Blanc 2018 From the Ashes Riesling 2019 From the Ashes Pinot Gris 2019 Waipara Viognier 2018 Waipara Chardonnay 2019 Waipara Rosé 2019 From the Ashes Pinot Noir 2015 Banks “Rata” Pinot Noir | |
| May | Postponed due to COVID 19 | ||
| April | Postponed due to COVID 19 | ||
| March | Postponed due to COVID 19 | ||
| February | Maison Noire, Hawkes Bay w/ Guillaume Thomas & Esther Smith | 2018 Maison Noire Rosé 2019 Maison Noire Arneis 2015 Maison Noire Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Maison Noire Chardonnay 2015 Maison Noire Cabernet Franc 2016 Maison Noire Cabernet Merlot 2016 Maison Noire Syrah | |
| January | BBQ – Derek’s place | ||
| 2019 | December | End-of-year dinner – Cashmere Lounge, Khandallah | |
| November | South American Wine & Food Matchings w/ Cenna Lloyd, Negociants | 2018 Vina Aquitina Rose [Chile] 2018 Casa Marin Cartagena Sauvignon Blanc [Chile] w/ South American Ceviche 2018 Tilia Mendoza Chardonnay [Argentina] w/ Bolinhos de Chuva (Brazilian cinnamon ‘raindrop’ doughnuts) 2018 Alamos Malbec [Argentina] w/ Tortas Fritas (Argentinian fry bread) 2015 Catena Alta Malbec [Argentina] w/ Bocaditos de chorizo de vino tin to (Red wine chorizo bites) 2012 Queulat Cabernet Sauvignon [Chile] w/ Kibe (Brazilian beef croquettes) 2014 Queulat Carménère [Chile] w/ Filete con sala chimichurri (Steak with a chimichurri sauce) | |
| October | Celebrating RWC 2019 w/ Keith Tibble, EuroVintage | ||
| September | Central Otago Wines w/ Cenna Lloyd, Negociants | 2018 Two Paddocks’ Single Vineyard Pinot Rose 2017 Misha’s Cantata Pinot Noir 2018 Two Paddocks’ Pinot Noir 2017 Two Paddocks’ Riesling 2015 Misha’s Limelight Riesling 2019 Misha’s Dress Circle Pinot Gris 2018 Misha’s The Cadenza Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | |
| August | Waimea Estates w/ Odessa Clayton, Booster Wine Group | 2018 Waimea Gewurztraminer 2017 Waimea Riesling 2017 Waimea Pinot Rose 2016 Waimea Chardonnay 2016 Waimea Pinot Noir 2017 Waimea Cabernet Franc Syrah | |
| July | Mid-year dinner – Trade Kitchen | ||
| June | A taste of Europe w/ Simon Bell, CoLab | Alpha Domus Collection Sauvignon Blanc, NZ Vivanco White Rioja, Spain Guerrieri Rizzardi Pinot Grigio IGP Veneto, Italy Domaine Dupre Bourgogne Chardonnay, France Vivanco Rioja Crianza, Spain Vivanco Rioja Reserva, Spain Chateau Mauciol Cotes du Rhone Villages Red, France | |
| May | AGM | ||
| April | Top drops under $25 w/ Joelle Thomson | 2009 Forrest The Valleys Riesling Valformosa Cava Classic Brut NV 2015 Main Divide Waipara Riesling 2015 Ulisse Montepulciano, Italy 2015 Crater Rim Waipara Pinot Noir 2016 Alary Gerbaude Cotes du Rhone 2017 San Marzano Il Pumo Primitivo | |
| Mar | Villa Maria w/ Kirsty Warbrick and Marc Udy | 2018 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Rose 2018 Villa Maria Reserve Wairua Sauvignon 2018 Villa Maria Single Vineyard Seddon Pinot Gris 2016 Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay 2018 Villa Maria Platinum Selection Pinot Noir 2017 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Grenache 2015 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Late Harvest Riesling | |
| Feb | Askerne Estate Winery w/ John Loughlin | 2018 Askerne Sauv Blanc / Sauv Gris / Semillon 2016 Askerne Reserve Chardonnay 2018 Askerne Viognier 2016 Askerne Gewürztraminer 2015 Askerne Syrah 2015 Askerne Merlot Cab Franc Cab Sauv Malbec 2016 Cabernet Franc 2018 Askerne Dessert Cabernet | |
| Jan | BBQ – Derek’s place | ||
| 2018 | Dec | December dinner – Juniper Gin Bar & Restaurant | |
| Nov | Casa Santos Lima – Portugal – Summer Selection – Victor Kattenbelt | ||
| Oct | Negociants present Yalumba Wines – Cenna Lloyd – Negociants | 2017/2018 Sangiovese Rose 2017 Organic Chardonnay 2014 Eden Valley Roussanne 2017 Eden Valley Viognier 2017 Old Bush Vine Grenache 2015 Paradox Shiraz 2014 The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz | |
| Sept | Introducing Rhone Valley South – Alexandre Patenotte – Wellington Representative | 2017 Les Grandes Vignes Cotes du Rhône Blanc 2016 St Francois Xavier Cotes du Rhône – Fromage Brie de Meaux 2015 Lafond Lirac Rouge 2015 Beauvaquière Vacqueyras – Fromage Morbier Rivoire 2015 Clos des Cazaux Gigondas 2014 Pegau Châteauneuf du Pape – Fromage Comte 24m 2016 Beaumalric Muscat Beaumes de Venise – Fromage Bleu d’Auvergne | |
| Aug | Clearview – Lisa Clarke, Account Manager | 2017 Black Reef Blush 2017 Coastal Gewurztraminer 2017 Beachhead Chardonnay 2017 Reserve Chardonnay 2017 Cape Kidnappers Syrah 2016 Cape Kidnappers Merlot 2016 Enigma NV Sea Red | |
| July | Mid-year dinner – Saigon Van Grill Bar | Cecilia from Allan Scott | |
| June | Unison | 2016 Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Reserve Chardonnay 2017 Rose 2015 Rocky Red 2012 Reserve Merlot 2013 Classic Red 2013 Syrah | |
| May | AGM | ||
| April | A Tour of Europe through wine – Simon Bell and Craig O’Connell – Macvine International | Andre Delorme Methode BDB (France) Pazo Cilleiro Albarino (Spain) Bernard Defaix 2015 Cote de Lechet Chablis (France) Cantina Terlan Lagrein (Italy) Dourthe No 1 Rouge (France) Alpha Zeta “V” Valpolicella Ripaso Superiore (Italy) 1994 Burgermeister Lauer Drohner Hofberger Riesling (Germany) | |
| March | Haythornthwaite Wines – Mark Hawthornewaite | 2017 Haythornthwaite Pinot Rose – Jennifer 2012 Haythornthwaite Pinot Gris – Ursula 2012 Haythornthwaite Dry Gewurztraminer – Emma 2012 Haythornthwaite Gewurztraminer – Susan 2012 Haythornthwaite Pinot Noir – Catherine 2013 Haythornthwaite Reserve Pinot Noir – Beverley 2013 Haythornthwaite Auslese Gewurztraminer – Pamela | |
| February | Summer Romance – a love affair with wine – Your Committee & John Saker | Quaffer – Pol Remy – Wayne Aotea Sparkling Wine – Wayne Landsdowne Pinot Gris – Robin Spy Valley Gewürztraminer – Anne Fickle Mistress Pinot Rose – Murray Clearview Blush – Jenny Dorrien Estate Lockwood Smith Sparkling Shiraz – Steve | |
| January | Summer BBQ 2018 | ||
| 2017 | December | End of year dinner – Cashmere Lounge | |
| November | Spanish Fiesta – Keith Tibble, Eurovintage | ||
| October | Stonecroft – Andria Monin | 2017 Rose as a Quaffer; 2016 Viognier 2016 Chardonnay 2015 Serine Syrah 2014 Ruhanui 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer | |
| September | What age can do for wine? – Wayne Kennedy supported by John Saker | 1994 UK – Southacre Muller Thurgau & Madeleine Angevine 1996 UK – St Annes Schonberger/Wurzer 1974 McWilliams Napier Pinot Chardonnay 1980 McWilliams Napier Pinot Chardonnay 1990 McWilliams Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Chardonnay [Aus] 1975 McWilliams Napier Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Leconfield Coonawara Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc 1986 Matua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1985 -95? Mystery Double Magnum/Jeroboam from Chris Pask | |
| August | Seifrieds of Nelson – Anna Seifried and Wellington representative Sandra Collins | 2017 Old Coach Road Sauvignon Blanc (pre-release) 2016 Seifried Nelson Gewürztraminer 2016 Seifried Nelson Würzer 2015 Seifried Winemakers Collection Barrique Fermented Chardonnay 2015 Seifried Nelson Pinot Noir 2014 Seifried Nelson Zweigelt 2016 Seifried Winemakers Collection Sweet Agnes Riesling | |
| July | Mid year dinner – Bistro 52 | ||
| June | Giesens/Peter Lehmann, 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 Lehmann H&V Shiraz Peter Lehmann 8 Songs Shiraz | |
| May | AGM | ||
| April | Action-packed Trivia, Quiz & Wine, The Quiz Team | ||
| March | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 | 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 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 – Tyrrell’s, 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 | ||