Committee Musings July ’24
Membership Membership is at the top of mind for your committee. We want to encourage all members to seek out new members and to help you do this, we are currently preparing a small handout for you to use when...
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Looking Back – Brockenchack, Eden Valley, South Australia, June ’24
Darren Naylor from Brockenchack Vineyard in Australia, and a family representative , presented to us last month, when we had 26 people for the evening. Those that couldn’t attend missed a great evening and an opportunity to taste some new...
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Seven Bold Wine-World Predictions for 2024
Getty Images Wine News by Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen – Robb Report – also known as the World Wine Guys, are wine spirits, food and travel writers, educators and hosts. Sparkling Wine Will Break Free of the Holidays The...
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Committee Musings June ’24
Growing membership Your committee has been discussing growing our Club’s membership numbers. If you know of anyone who would like to join our club with the wonderful opportunities for wine appreciation and education, please bring them along to one or...
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Looking Back – AGM May ’24
Thanks to all those who attended the Club’s AGM. It was a short and succinct meeting, with all the important matters passed or discussed promptly. For those that couldn’t attend: Financial Report, a copy of which has been corrected for...
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Brockenchack With Representative and Global Business Development Manager, Darren Naylor Wednesday 12th June, 8 pm Start Door Price: Members $14 / Guests $18 Brockenchack Wines | One family, connecting wine-enthusiasts across the globe through a shared love of storytelling and...
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Foley Wines saves Toast Martinborough from collapse
The Post 21 Feb 2024 Changes could be ahead for food and wine festival Toast Martinborough, after the event was purchased by Foley Wines. As a run of hard luck threatened to drag Wairarapa’s famous wine and food festival down,...
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Borough Wines – Giving back to the Community
Borough Wines are all about giving back to the Community. Founded in 2020, when you buy Borough Wines all proceeds go to the Graeme Dingle Foundation to support child and youth development. All the grapes, winemaking, packaging and bottling have...
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Committee Musings May ’24
Winetopia Happening again, 7-8 June at TSB Arena in Wellington: NZ's Largest Wine Celebration | Winetopia Events 2024. Go into their website to purchase your tickets if you want to attend. New Routine It was great to have everyone help...
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Gold Medal Winners from the New Zealand International Wine Show October 2023, Apr ’24
Michelle Fraser from Clearview What a brilliant evening! Organised by Wayne and hosted by Michelle Fraser from Clearview, a wine judge in her own right, plus with an extensive knowledge of viticulture and wine making. Due to illness and holidays,...
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Marlborough company Repost recycles vineyard fence posts for use on-farm
Kem Ormond, NZ Herald | 11 March, 2024 Ever wondered what happens to old vineyard posts when they are discarded? Repost, a company based in Marlborough, has been repurposing vineyard fence posts for the past four years. What started as...
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Winery waste problem a zero-carbon opportunity
Penny Wardle, Stuff | March 01, 2024 Steve Brennan of The Green Circle shows how marc left over from winemaking will be made into biochar.PENNY WARDLE / MARLBOROUGH EXPRESS The Green Circle, a Blenheim startup company, and Yealands Wine are...
Read MoreCentral Otago: The New Zealand wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
Susy Atkins, Daily Telegraph UK | July 2024 The world’sRead more…