Tasting – Everything Pinot – Feb 2022
The evening with Everything Pinot was a tippling success, with 37 people turning up for the Club’s own members to present to, plus a special guest for the evening’s last pinot – John Dawson with a whisky distilled in pinot...
Read MoreJanuary BBQ at Derek’s
The January BBQ at Derek’s was the start of our calendar year and was a lovely afternoon in the sun for the approximately 40 club members who came. Thanks to Derek for letting us use his house for this event,...
Read MoreMinimum Unit Pricing on Alcohol – what is it and what will it mean for me?
The (Irish) Government has agreed to introduce minimum unit pricing on alcohol from the start of January 2022. In New Zealand, the governement imposes two types of taxes. The Good and Services Tax (GST) @ 15% and a alcohol excise...
Read MoreLooking Back
The Christmas dinner was an enjoyable evening at Juniper Gin Bar & Restaurant, with just over 40 people attending. The food was as good as the last time we used the restaurant and the getting there and home was easy...
Read MoreLet’s Look Out for Each Other
With the new Traffic Light System put in place by the NZ Government, in order to the use of the Johnsonville Community Centre under COVID19 mandates, you must scan to enter the premises when you arrive and show your vaccine...
Read MoreClub BBQ at Derek’s 4pm Sunday 30th January – wet or fine
Firstly, Happy New Year to you all. To get the scoop on the best way to bring your barbecue fare to life with wine. Our January Cellar Club BBQ is going ahead on the last Sunday of this month and...
Read MoreAsk a Wine Pro: When Does an Open Bottle of Wine Go Bad?
words: Julia Larson illustration: Ariela Basson Published: December 29, 2021 There are some times when you crave a glass of wine, but not the whole bottle. But how can you tell if your opened bottle of wine is still good?...
Read MoreChristmas Gift Ideas for the Wine Lovers
Please remember those people overseas, especially in the UK, who still have lorry driver shortages – and supply shortages! By the way, this has led to goods being moved by train Compact Swivel Cheese & Tapas Board Who knew drinks...
Read MoreThe Crater Rim – Nov 2021
The Crater Rim & Lyn Timms of Lyns Consulting We had a well-attended evening for the wine and food match, with 41 people attending. It was notable that the vineyard used compostable plates and utensils for the tasting, so our...
Read MoreLet’s look out for each other
Your committee is looking at the conditions we may have to operate under in relation to the use of WCC facilities under COVID19 mandates. At the moment, the wearing of masks when entering and exiting the Johnsonville Community Centre, plus...
Read MoreClub’s Christmas dinner
Saturday 11th December is your Cellar Club’s Christmas dinner at Juniper Gin Bar & Restaurant, 142 Featherston Street, Wellington. Arrive at 7 pm for seating at 7.30 pm. Thank you for returning your meal choices to Wayne. He is planning...
Read MoreExperience New Zealand’s oldest vineyards and wineries
Jo Burzynska, NZ Herald | 28 Sep, 2021 Drink up NZ's rich history with a trip to one of our venerable vineyards, writes Jo Burzynska. Sauvignon Blanc has the wow factor in Marlborough. Photo / MarlboroughNZ On September 25, 1819,...
Read MoreCentral Otago: The New Zealand wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
Susy Atkins, Daily Telegraph UK | July 2024 The world’sRead more…