Key takeaways from the April 2026 newsletter.
Upcoming Event: Gold Medal Winners Tasting
- Date & Time: Wednesday, 9th April, 8:00 PM.
- Cost: $16 for Members, $40 for Guests.
- Focus: A selection of seven wines that won gold or double gold medals, five of which also won trophies in their respective classes.
Featured Wines
- 2025 Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Rose (Champion Rose Trophy)
- 2025 Te Kairanga Estate Sauvignon Blanc (Champion Sauvignon Blanc Trophy)
- 2025 Sugar Loaf Riesling (Champion Riesling Trophy)
- 2024 Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir (Champion Pinot Noir Trophy)
Recent Club Activity
- Penfolds Evening: Members recently enjoyed a prestigious tasting led by Wayne Kennedy. The 2012 Penfolds Bin 9 Cabernet Sauvignon was voted the highlight of the night.
- Tribute: A glass was raised to late club member Mark Haythornthwaite, featuring a Pinot Noir from his own vineyard.
Industry News & Community
- Big Sky Wines: A featured article describes the community-driven harvest at Big Sky Wines in Te Muna Valley, where owners Kath Jacobs and Jeremy Corban utilize friends and neighbors to hand-pick grapes for their organic winery.
- Charity: The club continues to collect screwcaps for Kidney Kids NZ.
- Future Meetings: The AGM is scheduled for May, followed by a presentation from Foxes Island in June.
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