Tourism Industry Choosing Robots Over Staff: ‘No training, No staff meals, No leave’
Tess Brunton of RNZ | Nov 08 2023 verything seems normal, until your food emerges silently from the kitchen. Imagine virtual wine tastings from 31,000 feet, robot room service and exploring countries from the comfort of a couch. That's what...
Read MoreFistonich Family Vineyards – The Resurrection of Sir George
Glengarry | Issue 290 pg. 44 A name synonymous with leadership in wine, Sir George Fistonich A name synonymous with leadership in wine, Sir George Fistonich has a history of success but has always operated with an eye on the future....
Read MoreCommittee , Dec ,23
Lost & Found Gayl is holding a small jute bag with clear plastic sides that contains two glasses. She rescued this from our Bubbles evening. If anyone is missing their bag and glasses, please contact Gayl or any committee member.
Read MoreLooking Back – to our Bubbles Evening
This was a superb evening featuring worldwide bubbles. The special food matched some of the wines and was well thought out and tasty. It is always interesting to see what change the food makes to the wine you drink. This...
Read MoreChristmas Dinner, The Wellington Club, Dec ’23
Christmas Dinner is being held in the Terrace Room, The Wellington Club, 5th Floor, 88 The Terrace, Wellington, Wednesday 13th December Please arrive at 6.30 pm for seating at 7.00 pm The Wellington Club, 88 The Terrace, Wellington For those...
Read MoreCommittee Musings ‘Nov 23
Monthly Meeting Timing We have had a number of enquiries from club members over time regarding the time we start the monthly evenings. Due to the presenters who come to our monthly meetings working in the city during the day...
Read MoreTasting – Affordable Celebration Wines for Summer ‘Nov 23
A panel discussion with member input Wednesday 8th November, 8 pm Members $15 Guests $20 Detergent is the enemy of effervescence, so always rinse your sparkling glasses in warm water to remove any residue. Photo / Getty Images From weekend...
Read MoreThe surprising story behind the world’s most perfect wine
In the 20 or so years in which they’ve been around, these handblown Austrian glasses have acquired a cult-like international following. Victoria Moore, WINE CORRESPONDENT, The Telegraph | 26 August 2023 Along with the Rolex Oyster, Zaltos were one of...
Read MoreTwo million litres of red wine flood village’s streets
Nick Squires The Telegraph | 11 September 2023 Portuguese distilling company apologises for accident that led to fears a nearby river would suffer environmental damage It is enough to make a connoisseur weep – the sight of millions of litres...
Read MoreCommittee musings – Oct 23
Hall setup It was great to have everyone help with the tables and chairs at previous meetings and take them down at the end. Also, take the spittoons/water jugs/cracker plates back to the kitchen. Could we please continue this new...
Read MoreClearview Tasting – Sept 23
The evening was well attended, and our presenter was Tim Turvey, winemaker, vineyard owner and the person who had returned tanned from Australia the day before after planting a pineapple plantation. Tim regaled us with the history of how and...
Read MoreMaison Vauron ‘Le Tour’ – Oct 23
French Wine Merchants, Established 1999 Dedicated to bringing the best of French wine and food to New Zealand Presented by Scott Hurrell, Wednesday 11th October, 8 pm Start Door Price: Members $18 / Guests $22 For our newer members, Maison...
Read MoreCentral Otago: The New Zealand wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
Susy Atkins, Daily Telegraph UK | July 2024 The world’sRead more…