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Susan Edmunds, Stuff | Jun 30 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump New Zealanders may be surprised to know that the backer of many of their favourite wine brands is a Trump supporter, commentators say. Bill Foley is an American billionaire...

Future event for the club in late 2020 and into 2021 is packed with a range of presenters and no less than three food and wine events . November 18th - - Our 40th Anniversary dinner at Bellamy’s (run by...

Gerald Rillstone, Independent Hearld | Thursday, September 17, 2020 Lover of wine Alan Evans with one of his favourites a bottle of 1997 Chateau Troplong Mondot. What better way to celebrate four decades of tasting great wine than to have...

It’s excellent now we’re in COVID19 Level One! Well done everyone! "One of the most prestigious tastings in the 40 years of the club’s existence”. That’s what the Independent Herald wrote in their 17th September issue when reviewing last month’s...

We have good news for our many members who'd booked to spend a day wining and dining in the Wairarapa back in March before COVID19 scuttled our plans. This trip is now rescheduled for Saturday, 13 February 2021 so lock...

An exclusive evening of excellent wines, delicious canapés and fantastic banter beaming right into your living room As COVID-19 has altered the way both businesses and functions operate NZ-wide this year and next, the Hawkes Bay’s Winter FAWC celebrations were...

LAST MONTH we had a great turnout of members with an evening sampling both Portuguese and New Zealand wines with Victor Kattenbelt and Confidant Wines. Victor Kattenbelt is a local wine distributor and as the importer, these wines were uniquely...

Betty Gold Updated June 29, 2020 | RealSimple To get the scoop on the best way to bring your barbecue fare to life with wine Picking wines that complement all of the tangy, salty, and sweet flavours of our favourite...