Have you heard – The Bottle of Wine Parable
Huang Chan was a very rich man who was deliberately tough on his farmhand, Wong. Huang Chan gave Wong a bottle and said, 'Buy me a bottle of wine.' Wong, the poor farmhand enquired, 'How can I buy you wine...
Read MoreMid Year Dinner – Saigon Van Grill Bar – July 2018
We are going to try a change of pace with a Vietnamese offering for the mid-year dinner. This is a well-respected establishment and many members have enjoyed well-respectedThe response at the AGM was very positive and we are sure that...
Read MoreAGM – May 2018
25 people attended the AGM. The meeting was not prolonged and quickly dealt with the issues at hand. It was, as ever, followed by a good supper with a great range of items. The wine wasn’t bad either. The tray...
Read MoreRobyn’s return, Payment advice, President’s Report & Financial Statement
Robyn's return It wasn’t overwarm in Sydney while we were there but I must say I don’t think I have been warm since our return. Never mind the tasting this month should go some way to warm the cockles of...
Read MoreIt’s Official: French Fries Pair Best with Champagne
Moët & Chandon calls the salty, crunchy snack one of the best things to eat with bubbly, and our wine editor agrees. Mike Pomranz | April 19, 2018 Everyone likes Champagne—if only because it’s the quintessential, upmarket celebratory drink. But...
Read MoreUnison Vineyard – Terry Horn – May 2018
Unison Vineyard is a Family Estate at the heart of the Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District in Hawkes Bay. It was established in 1993 and specialises in fine wines. Due to the consistency over the years in high-quality fine wines, Unison...
Read MoreA tour of Europe through wines – Macvine International – April 2018
A ghastly night weather wise and a long list of apologies through autumn ailments meant that the turnout for this tasting was a little lower than we had hoped for. Despite that, those who braved the conditions enjoyed an excellent...
Read MoreAGM, Quote, Tastings
AGM Attached to this Newsletter you will find the minutes from the 2017 AGM. The President and Treasurer will present their reports on the night and details will subsequently be made available on the Club’s website for those who might...
Read MoreHawke’s Bay Wine – Autumn/Winter edition
Click cover image to view the autumn & winter issue. Opens in a new tab. Hawke's Bay Winegrowers presents your digital issue of Hawke's Bay Wine - Autumn/Winter edition Studying Syrah berry size Turning vision into reality - a business strategy for...
Read MoreTake me there
A vineyard in Rudesheim (on the Rhine), Germany – Riesling country
Read MoreThings you always wanted to know about wine
Cathy Gowdie - Stuff | October 25, 2017 (These are some excerpts from an article which actually canvassed 10 things you might want to know about wine. I have picked out several that I found more interesting. The rest, in fact,...
Read MoreHave you Heard
I recently went to my new doctor. After two visits and exhaustive tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age. I was a bit worried what he meant by that, so I asked him, "Do you think...
Read MoreCentral Otago: The New Zealand wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
Susy Atkins, Daily Telegraph UK | July 2024 The world’sRead more…