Looking Ahead – April ’23
12 April - New Zealand and Portuguese Wines with Victor Kattenbelt, Confidant Wines. Check out… 10 May – Cellar Club AGM – The AGM Agenda was emailed with April's newsletter. We would ask you to note that if you have...
Read MoreCommittee Musings, Apr ’23
Committee review Your committee continues to review how it operates, particularly in trying to work out which tasks need to remain with the committee and which can be delegated. This review is timely, given that two of the committee are...
Read MoreLooking Back – Forrest Wines with Carlos Rojas Stiven, March ’23
The Forrest Range This was an evening of tasting grape varieties from around the world but produced right here in NZ. Adding to this international flavour was our presenter Carlos, who was born in Chile and came to NZ in...
Read MoreNew Zealand and Portuguese Wines with Victor Kattenbelt, Confidant Wines
If you drilled down from New Zealand through the earth's centre, where would you come out, Iberia? If it were not in Spain, it would level with the wine heart of Portugal. Therefore, there must be something special that links...
Read MoreSuper 26 – wines consistently rated among NZ’s best
Bob Campbell MW | 12 Mar 2023 The classification highlights wines which have demonstrated outstanding quality time and time again. (Image: Depositphotos) Twenty-six wines have achieved the highest possible ranking in the recently launched Real Review Wine Classification of New...
Read MoreImbibe: Chenin Blanc & Drinks News
House & Garden | 1 Feb 2023 MERMAIDMARY lauds the delights of lesser-known white wine variety chenin blanc. Like many of the grape varieties we know and love, chenin blanc originates in France, hailing from the Loire Valley. And like...
Read MoreCommittee Musings – Mar 2023
Background For a number of years, the Club has benefited from a stable committee which has been a blessing as we have had to meet a number of challenges, especially how to cope with Covid. However, two of the committee...
Read MoreCelebrating wines of Victoria with Keith Tibble – Feb 2023
With most of the club familiar with Australian wines, but not necessarily Victoria wines, this was an interesting introduction for most of us. Keith introduced firstly, Mount Langhi (Ghiran) is an extremely famous cool climate-based winery in the Grampian range...
Read MoreHow to Celebrate NZ Rose’ Day – 5th February
Rosé & Raspberry Mimosa 3-4 raspberries or strawberries, plus extra to serve 30ml Chambord 750ml sparkling Rosé Add 3-4 raspberries into a cocktail shaker and muddle Add Chambord to cocktail shaker, stir gently Strain raspberry and Chambord mixture into a...
Read MoreClub BBQ at Derek’s – Jan ’23
Looking Back – Club BBQ at Derek’s The BBQ at Derek’s was the usual success with the weather playing its part. Thanks to everyone who brought a salad or a dessert, but special thanks to: Anne for her painting and...
Read MoreCelebrating the wines of Victoria with Keith Tibble – Feb ’23
Wednesday 8th February, 7.45 pm Door Price: Members $14 / Guests $18 Victoria's wine regions. labelwines.com There is much to admire and emulate in the wines of Australia. For many members such wines may well be amongst your favourites. Perhaps...
Read MoreWine that’s truly chill: Yealands on path to climate ‘positivity’
Olivia Wannan, Stuff | Dec 07 2022 Blenheim-based Yealands wants to eventually absorb more greenhouse gas than it emits, making it climate positive. That’ll require the winemaker to cut its footprint by 5% every year, sustainability head Michael Wentworth tells...
Read MoreCentral Otago: The New Zealand wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
Susy Atkins, Daily Telegraph UK | July 2024 The world’sRead more…