Committee Musings Apr ’24
AGM “On reflection, I’m all about reflecting on the things people haven’t done before or say can’t be done.” At the upcoming AGM in May, we are still looking for nominations to welcome someone to be the Secretary of the...
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Looking Back – Pegasus Bay Wines, Mar ’24
We had Pegasus Bay wines presented to us by Ed Donaldson, Marketing Manager, who was informative and entertaining throughout the evening. Our club ordered 109 bottles from Pegasus. Some of the information he imparted to us was: Their venture started...
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Gold Medal Winners from the New Zealand International Wine Show Oct ’23
Hosted by Michelle Fraser, Clearview Sales Manager and occasional Wine Judge Wednesday 10th April, 8 pm Start Door Price: Members $14 / Guests $18 Please remember your tasting glasses Immediately after the Gold Medal Winners from the New Zealand International...
Read MoreObituary – Richard Taylor
Richard on his way around the tables. TAYLOR, Richard Hugh, on Thursday, 29th February 2024. Dearly loved husband of Mary, much loved father and father-in-law of Jason, Simon and Kelly, proud granddad of Dylan. Messages may be left here in...
Read More$141 Donated to Kidney Kids
Kidney Kids is a non-profit organisation established in 1990 to support children with kidney disease and/or urinary tract disorders and their whānau nationwide. As Starship Children’s Health is the main hospital for children with chronic kidney disease, this can mean...
Read MoreWine deal secures Olympic Games spot for Marlborough
Ian Allen, Stuff | January 26, 2024 Indevin founder Duncan McFarlane is thrilled the company is the official wine supplier of the New Zealand Olympic Committee.ANTHONY PHELPS / STUFF Marlborough will be well-represented at this year’s Olympic Games in Paris,...
Read MoreCommittee Musings ‘Mar 24
Role of Secretary Your committee continues to review the way in which it operates, particularly in respect of trying to work out which tasks need to remain with the committee, and which can be delegated. We need to ensure that...
Read MoreLooking Back – Riverby Estate w/ Kevin Courtenay ‘Feb 24
Kevin presented to us, with his views on the Marlborough history of wine growing, supplying and the present, as well as his predictions for the future of the area. All very informative and well received, leading to more than a...
Read MorePegasus Bay, Waipara Valley w/ Ed Donaldson ‘Mar 24
www.pegasusbay.com Wednesday 13 March, 8 pm Door Price: Members $16 / Guests $20 PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR GLASSES The Family, mmersed in the wine industry since the early 1970s and were pioneers of local grape growing and wine making. The Donaldson...
Read MoreThe Granite Belt, for real w/ John & EvelynD
You’ll all remember the article I published on the Granite Belt in the August edition of our Cellar Club Newsletter, of course. The Granite Belt has over 50 wineries, from boutique producers through to award-winning estates – along with breweries...
Read MoreLooking Back – December Christmas Dinner
The Wellington Club (Te Pou Maruwehi) This year’s Christmas Dinner was held at the Wellington Club, a special location for our Christmas dinner. We had 38 attendees, who enjoyed the superb venue and the manner in which we were accommodated...
Read MoreTasting – Riverby Estate, Feb ’24
Wednesday 14th February 8 pm start Door Price: Members $10 / Guests $14 We have lined up for your February Club Monthly meeting an evening with Kevin Courtney of Riverby Estate from Blenheim. Riverby are a boutique, family owned and run...
Read MoreCentral Otago: The New Zealand wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
Susy Atkins, Daily Telegraph UK | July 2024 The world’sRead more…