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Have you Heard – It’s all a question of fact

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Glasses Roster 2020

Thank you to the volunteers, who took the wine glasses home last year and washed them. We need volunteers once again for the 2020 glasses roster. Once a year you will take the wine glasses home after the meeting, wash...
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December 2019 Dinner, Cashmere Lounge

With 44 attending and the change in the table layout, there was more room in the restaurant this time. A little difficult for those against the wall to get out but nothing to worry about. It was a good dinner...
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2020 is a very special year for our club

2020 is a very special year for our club. We will celebrate 40 years of activity and tastings as the year progresses. Because of special events being organised, you will note that this newsletter has a slightly different approach in...
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Forgotten corners: Boosting biodiversity on Marlborough vineyards

Winepress | Sophie Preece – 12/8/19 Pernod Ricard's Kaituna wetlands project has seen large numbers of natives planted | Derek Flynn Thousands of "forgotten corners" in Marlborough vineyards could be planted with native species, enriching the region's biodiversity. That might...
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It’s all a question of perspective

 
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Cellar Club BBQ – 26 January 2020

As ever we start our year with the BBQ at the usual place on 26 January. We'll send more information to members in mid-January. As always we give special thanks to Derek Thompson for making his excellent facilities available. Quote...
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South American Wine & Food Matchings, November 2019 – Cenna Lloyd – Negociants

Another great night with some lovely South American wines tasted. Must also say thank you to the committee members who prepared food matches. The combination of food with the wines gave the evening an interesting perspective. The wines tasted with...
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Year in review

Well, December already team. It has been a strange year with a few downs to go along with the ups for some of us on a personal level.         That is not to say that it has been...
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Seifried Estate Shines with Sauvignon Blanc – Seven Gold Medals and Best of Show

Quality and consistency have put Seifried Family Winemakers on the map with their 2019 Nelson Sauvignon Blanc releases – awarded a combined haul of seven gold medals and the “Best of Show” trophy. The winery’s premium Aotea by the Seifried...
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Things people suggest

The things people suggest I include here. However, could it just be true?
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Rugby World Cup – Keith Tibble – Eurovintage, Oct 2019

The Rugby World Cup might not have panned out as we would have hoped but this did not include our October tasting. It was great to have Keith Tibble presenting again. Keith has been a valuable contact for our club...
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