Looking ahead – Victoria tasting, Forrest Estate
Victoria, Australia tasting with Keith Tibble, February 2023 A well-kept secret of the international wine scene, and certainly the most diverse wine-growing state in Australia, is Victoria. Something about Victoria suggests that it is easily accessible to members directly from...
Read MoreCellar Club BBQ at Derek’s Place
Get the scoop on the best way to bring your barbecue fare to life with wine. Sunday, 29th January 2023, from 4 pm. Check your inbox for address details. Looking forward to seeing as many of you as are available...
Read MoreEvery Major Type Of Red Wine You Would Ever Need To Know
Contents 1. Merlot 2. Zinfandel 3. Cabernet Sauvignon 4. Nebbiolo 5. Syrah (Shiraz) 6. Malbec 7. Pinot Noir 8. Cabernet Franc 9. Sangiovese 10. Grenache 11. Lambrusco 12. Barbera 13. Tempranillo 14. Carménère 15. Tannat 16. Mourvèdre 17. Portuguese Field...
Read MoreA Christmas Carol From Your Committee
We, the committee, wish members happy and enjoyable Christmas and New Year celebrations. Stay safe, and we look forward to seeing you at the club BBQ at the end of January. Details will follow in the new year. Check out the...
Read MoreLindauer replaces New Zealand grapes in their wine with Australian to cut costs
Emily Brookes | Nov 11 2022 Lindauer is an iconic Kiwi sparkling wine brand, but soon some of your favourite bubbles will be more Aussie than local. Lindauer is a Kiwi favourite, but costs of local grapes are forcing owner Lion...
Read MoreCommittee Musings, Nov 2022
This year your Committee have fronted more than a few of the monthly Club meetings. This has been with a view to not cancelling the monthly meetings when vineyards have had to cancel, sometimes at the last moment! The variety,...
Read MoreEvening of Bubbles Fun, Nov 2022
There was a good turnout for the evening, although numbers were down due to illness, and in one case, nearly the whole table was absent due to Covid. We hope everyone is feeling much better at this stage. Wayne had...
Read MoreIstana Malaysia Restaurant, Xmas dinner
Wednesday 14th December is your Cellar Club’s Christmas dinner Being held at Istana Malaysia Restaurant Arrival at 7 pm for seating at 7.30 pm 1-5 Allen Street, Wellington - Directions Thank you to everyone who let Wayne know whether they would...
Read MoreWine Fermentation, Explained: How the Process Affects the Flavor and Texture of Your Vino
Understanding these techniques will help lead you to the wine you love. By Mike Desimone & Jeff Jenssen, RR | 9 Nov, 2022 Bodegas Valduero Humans have made wine for about 7,000 years, and experts agree that until relatively recently,...
Read MoreEdmond de Rothschild Heritage Wines buys Otago vineyard, its second in NZ
Melanie Carroll Stuff | Oct 10 2022 French wine producer Edmond de Rothschild Heritage Wines has bought Central Otago vineyard Akarua Estate, which it hopes will eventually produce 60,000 bottles a year of premium organic pinot noir. Bordeaux-based Edmond de...
Read MorePanel discussion on NZ Rosé, Oct 2022
28 Club members chose to attend this diverse and interesting pink evening, but those that did were pleasantly surprised by most of the wines tasted, educated and now appreciative of Rosés. From when to drink Rosé, regional styles, and the...
Read MoreCentral Otago: The New Zealand wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
Susy Atkins, Daily Telegraph UK | July 2024 The world’sRead more…