Committee Musings
The Club is an Incorporated Society, and the Act that governs such bodies is currently being reviewed there are several amendments proposed. It is not expected that these changes will impact the Club’s Constitution or operation much, but the outcome...
Read MoreEnd of Year Celebration, BBQ
December – End of Year Celebration To be held at Istana Malaysia, 1-5 Allen St, Wgtn. This will be an evening to remember: Club bubbles on arrival, shared meal dishes - some new/some old favourites, b.y.o. wines to share –...
Read MoreFun with Bubbles Evening, Nov 2022
Wednesday 9th November | Members $18, Guests $22 From weekend brunches to housewarming parties to casual happy hours at home, popping a bottle of bubbles generally promises a good time. However, knowing what you’re drinking and which bubbles to seek...
Read MoreWhy we can’t get enough of wines from The Jura
Jonathan Brookes, Stuff | Apr 24 2022 The Jura is a wine-growing region in Eastern France, bordering Switzerland. It sits just to the east of Burgundy but feels a world apart in many ways. Burgundy is arguably the epicentre of...
Read MoreBrookfields with Peter Robertson, Sept 2022
What a great turnout for our Trifecta event from the Hawkes Bay vineyards! This event was well attended by Club members, plus we had four guests attend. There were eight wines to sample for the evening, plus the owner Peter...
Read MoreA Panel discussion on NZ Rosés
Wednesday 12th October | Door Price: Members $14 / Guests $18 Pretty in pink Rosé wine is an exciting and diverse category. New Zealand Rosé comes in a rainbow of pink hues, from the palest salmon to deep watermelon. Typically,...
Read MoreNovinophobia – the fear of running out of wine
Novinophobia – the fear of running out of wine For many, Novinophobia – the fear of running out of wine – is very real. If you’ve been faced with surprise houseguests or the need for a quick, last-minute gift, you...
Read MoreBistro52 Weltec Training Restaurant
On Wednesday, 3rd August, some Club members attended the last evening meal put on by WelTec’s Bistro52 Training Restaurant for this year. It was a well-balanced and portioned meal with well-matched wines. The food was prepared, presented, served to a...
Read MoreQue sera Bloody Syrah: How a lockdown collaboration turned into a gin world first
Gianina Schwanecke, Stuff| 12:24, Aug 11 2022 Napier’s iconic National Tobacco Company factory on Ossian St in Ahuriri has gone from one vice to another. It is now home to a brewery, urban winery and, more recently, The National Distillery...
Read MoreEsk Valley and Gordon Russell, Aug 2022
In 2018 we contacted Gordon Russell to see if he could present a tasting some time, and he said yes, he would be delighted, but it would need to be 2021! Roll onto 2021 when sadly, the Covid levels meant...
Read MoreCommittee Musings, Sept 2022
Presenter etiquette As a courtesy, can we remind members to please listen when the invited presenters are presenting during their sessions? We will build in time during the presentations for discussion at your tables. For those wondering what wine &...
Read MoreStop Press!! Cellar Club Wins Trifecta of Top Hawke’s Bay wineries!!
June - Te Mata, Hawkes Bay w/ Keith Tibble and Brett Newell August - Villa Maria / Esk Valley w/ Gordon Russell and, in September, Brooksfields w/ Peter Robertson The Committee has been able to arrange for another top-flight Hawke’s...
Read MoreCentral Otago: The New Zealand wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
Susy Atkins, Daily Telegraph UK | July 2024 The world’sRead more…