Past events

Below are past club events dating back to February 1985.

Regular events include the AGM in May, mid-Winter and Christmas dinners at a Wellington restaurant each year, and tastings each month.

Year Month Event & Wines
2026 March Tasting – Penfolds Tasting w/ John Saker, Keith Tibble, and Wayne

2024 Penfolds 311 Chardonnay – Welcome Wine
2023 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz
2006 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz
2012 Penfolds Bin 9 Cabernet Sauvignon
2022 Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz
2007 Penfolds Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz
2012 Penfolds Bin 138 Shiraz Grenache Mataro

February Tasting – Askerne Wines w/John Loughlin

2025 Sérieux Rosé
2024 Reserve Chardonnay
2023 Viognier
2024 Pinot Gris
2023 CSM
2021 Reserve Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec
2022 Dessert Cabernet

2025 December Xmas Dinner – La Cloche, Kaiwharawhara
November Tasting – Summer Festive Evening, Mission Estate w/Tammy Edwards

Mission Fete Brut Cuvee
Stables Rosé
Jewelstone Rosé
Jewelstone Chardonnay
Mission Reserve Syrah
Mission Reserve Malbec
Mission Estate Late Harvest Riesling

 October Tasting – Rockburn, Central Otago w/Alex Crone

2025 Stolen Kiss Rose’
2024 Pinot Gris
2024 Fume’ Blanc
2023 Chardonnay
2023 Crimson Peak
2023 Pinot Noir
2022 The Art Pinot Noir

September Tasting – Ohau Wines, Horowhenua w/Jo Scully

2020 Not the Norm Rose – opening wine
2023 Ohau Gravels Pinot Gris
2021 Not the Norm Sauvignon Black
2012 Selected Vines Sauvignon Blanc
2024 Ohau Gravels Chardonnay
2024 Ohau Gravels Pinot Noir
2022 Not the Norm Te Tihi

 August Tasting – Luna Estate, Martinborough w/Joel Watson

Welcome Wine
2023 Luna Estate Sauvignon Blanc
2023 Luna Estate Pinot Gris
2024 Luna Estate Pinot Meunier Rose
2023 Luna Estate Clipse Chardonnay
2021 Luna Estate Blue Rock Pinot Noir
2021 Luna Estate Eclipse Pinot Noir

July Dinner – Le Bouillon Bel Air Restaurant
June Tasting – Bladen Wines w/Blair Macdonald

2023 Pinot Noir Rosé
2023 Pinot Gris
2023 Sauvignon Blanc ‘Five Barrels’
2024 Riesling ‘Eight Rows’
2023 The Sum of Us (Gertz, Pinot Gris and Riesling)
2024 Gewurztraminer ‘Tilly Vineyard’
2019 Pinot Noir

May AGM 2025
April Tasting – Mission Wines, Hawkes Bay w/Tammy Edwards

2024 Mission Estate Rosé
2023 The Gaia Project Pinot Gris
2024 Mission Estate
2023 Reserve Chardonnay
2019 Mission Reserve Cabernet Franc
2020 Mission Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2023 Reserve Syrah

February Tasting – A taste of Europe w/ Lucas Monge of Del Mundo

2023 Rose Laubespin – 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (Medoc, France)
2021 Guizzo ‘Padre Rinengato’ Spumante Brut Nature (Valdobbiadene, Italy)
2023 Donnafugata Sur Sur Grillo (Sicily, Italy)
NV Gonzalo de Berceo white Tempranillo (Rioja, Spain)
2020 Contepassi Super Tuscan – Sangiovese, Cabernet, Merlot (Tuscany Italy)
2023 Poggio Apricale Super Tuscan – Sangiovese, Merlot, Colorino (Montalcino, Italy)
2017 ‘Voche’ Graciano Selección (Rioja, Spain)

 2024 December Xmas Dinner – Le Marché Francais
November Tasting – Bubbles evening

Hunters Offshoot Pet-Nat, Waihopai Valley, Marlborough
Louis Perdier Brut Excellence, Languedoc, France
Tempus Two Prosecco, King Valley, NSW
Gancia Prosecco Trentino, Italy
Maude Methode Traditionale NV, Central Otago
Champagne Lanvin, Epernay, France
Veuve du Vernay Brut Rosé, France

October Tasting – Peregrine, Gibbston Highway, Queenstown w/ Justin Hart

2023 Saddleback Riesling
2023 Peregrine Sauvignon Blanc
2023 Saddleback Rosé
2023 Peregrine Pinot Gris
2022 Saddleback Pinot Noir
2022 Peregrine Pinot Noir

September Tasting – Misty Cove, Blenheim w/ Emmanuel ‘Manu’ Bolliger

2022 Misty Cove Waihopai
2024 Misty Cove Estate Sauvignon Blanc
2023 Misty Cove Estate Pinot Gris
2024 Misty Cove Landmark Albarino
2024 Misty Cove Landmark Riesling
2022 Misty Cove Landmark Chardonnay
2023 Misty Cove Estate Pinot Noir

August Tasting – Wairiki Wines, Hawkes Bay w/Brent Linn

2023 Grace White Pinot
2023 Petane Viognier
2023 Wairiki The Matriarch Chardonnay
2021 Wairiki La Briar Rosé
2020 Wairiki The Optimist Pinot Noir
2020 Wairiki The Redeemer Reserve Pinot Noir
2020 Petane Merlot Cabernet Franc

July Club July Dinner, Featherston Tavern
June Tasting – Brockenchack, South Australia w/ Darren Naylor
NV Great Scott Sparkling Shiraz, the Welcome Wine
2023 Mackenzie William 1896 Riesling
2021 Charli Jaye Chardonnay
2023 Tru-Su Rosé
2021 Zip Line Shiraz
2018 Jack Harrison Shiraz
2021 Miss Bronte Cabernet Sauvignon
May AGM 2024
April Tasting – Gold Medal Winners, New Zealand International Wine Show, October ’23 w/ Michelle Fraser

Lindauer Special Reserve Rose NV – Gold & Trophy for Champion NZ Sparkling Wine
2023 Giesen Estate Riesling – Double Gold & Trophy For Champion Riesling
2022 Leefield Station Gewurztraminer -Double Gold & Trophy for Champion Gewurztraminer
2022 Brancott Estate Letter Series O Chardonnay – Double Gold, Trophy for Champion Chardonnay plus Champion Wine of the Show
2021 Daisy Rock Reserve Pinot Noir – Gold Medal
2021 Esk Valley Artisanal Hawkes Bay Malbec Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon – Gold Medal
2021 Trinity Hill Hawkes Bay Syrah – Double Gold, Trophy for Champion Syrah, Trophy for Champion Syrah & Predominant Blends & Trophy for Champion Commercial Red Wine

March Tasting – Pegasus Bay, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury w/ Ed Donaldson

2023 Main Divide Rosé
2021 Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Blanc
2020 Pegasus Bay Chardonnay
2023 Pegasus Bay Bel Canto ‘Dry Riesling’
2021 Main Divide Te Hau Pinot Noir
2020 Pegasus Bay 2020 Merlot Cabernet
2021 Pegasus Bay Finale ‘Noble Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

February Tasting – Riverby, Marlborough w/ Kevin Courtney

2023 Riverby Rose’ – Welcome wine – gold medal winner at NZ International Wine Show
2023 Cicada Gewurztraminer – gold medal winner at NZ International Wine Show
2022 Riverby Reserve Chardonnay
2023 Riverby Sauvignon Blanc – gold medal winner at NZ International Wine Show
2022 Riverby Gruner Veltliner
2021 Riverby OVB
2020 Riverby Reserve Pinot Noir
2019 Riverby Noble Riesling – multiple award winner

2023 December Xmas Dinner – The Wellington Club
November Tasting – Affordable Celebration Wines for Summer w/ Panel discussion with members

De Bortolli Family Selection Sparkling Brut NV – Australia – Our welcome wine
Graham Norton Prosecco D.O.C – Italy
Perelada Brut Reserva Spanish Cava NV – Spain
Pongracz Sparkling Brut – South Africa
Hunter MiruMiru Marlborough Method Traditionalle Brut – New Zealand
Aimery Grande Cuvee 1531 Cremant De Limouix Rose NV – France
The Black Chook Sparkling Shiraz NV – Australia
Pegasus Bay Encore Noble Riesling – New Zealand

October Tasting – Maison Vauron, Auckland w/ Scott Hurrell – Trade sales, Winemaker

Monmousseau Brut “Etoile” NV (Loire Valley – Chenin Blanc, Ugni Blanc)
2021 Chateau le Cedre Blandine le Blanc (Colombard – Ugni blanc)
2021 Cave de Lugny Macon-Villages (Burgundy – Chardonnay)
2022  Château Roubine Cotes de Provence Rosé (Provence – Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault)
2022 Burgaud Beaujolais Villages (Beaujolais – Gamay)
2020 Vieux Lazaret Chateauneuf du Pape (Rhône Valley – Grenache, Syrah)
2020 Château Baulac-Dodijos Sauternes (Bordeaux – Sémillon)

September Tasting – Clearview, Hawkes Bay w/ Tim Turvey

2021 Clearview Sparkling Blush arrival wine
2023 Clearview Coastal Pinot Gris
2022 Clearview White Caps Chardonnay
2020 Clearview Reserve Semillon
2021 Clearview Martinborough Pinot Noir
2021 Clearview Cape Kidnappers Syrah
Clearview Sea Red Dessert Wine [500ml]

August Babich Wines w/ Antonia Romero

Family Estates Marlborough Organic Rosé
2022 Family Estates Organic Albarino
2022 Family Estates Organic Chardonnay
2022 Irongate Gimblett Gravels Chardonnay
2021 Black Label Pinot Noir
2021 Classics Hawkes Bay Syrah
2017 Irongate Cabernet Merlot Franc

July Mid-Winter Dinner – Le Marche Français
June Askerne, Hawkes Bay, w/ John Loughlin

2022 Askerne Sérieux Rosé
2020 Askerne Sémillon
2022 Askerne Reserve Chardonnay
2021 Askerne Gewürztraminer
Askerne Merlot Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 Askerne Cabernet Franc
2019 Askerne Late Harvest Sémillon

May AGM 2023
April NZ & Portuguese wines, w/ Victor Kattenbelt, Confidant Wines

Confidencial Reserva Rose –10-grape blend
2020 Casa Santos Lima Chardonnay
2022 Moutere Hills Riesling
2020Waipara Downs Pinot Noir
2020 Confidencial Tinto-Red – 10 grape blend
2019 Mosaico De Portugal
2017 Colossal Reserva Casa Santos Lima
Parcelas Portuguese Tawny Port

March Forrest Estate, w/ Carlos Rojas Stiven, NZ Sales Manager

Forrest Albarino
Forrest Chenin Blanc
Forrest Gruner Veltliner
The Doctors Riesling
Tatty Bogler (Waitaki) Pinot Noir
Forrest Lagrein
Forrest Botrytised Riesling

February Celebrating the Wines of Victoria, Australia, w/ Keith Tibble, EuroVintage

Range of Mount Langhi (Ghiran), Grampian range of Northern Victoria
Yering Station, Yarra Valley

January BBQ – Derek’s place
2022 December December dinner – Istana Malaysia
November Fun with Bubbles, w/ The Committee

Lindauer Free ‘non-alcohol’ Brut  – NZ
Tosti Prosecco DOC – Italy
Perelada Brut Reserva Carva NV – Spain
Morton Estate Premium Brut – NZ
Grant Burge Petite Bubbles Dry Sparkling – Australia
Louis Bouillot Perle De Vigne Cremant De Bourgogne – France
Charles de Casnova Champagne – Reims, France
2017 Lindauer Vintage Series Brut Cuvee – NZ

October Panel discussion on NZ Rosés, w/ The Committee

Toi Toi Sparkling Rosé NV
2021 Giesen Estate Riesling Blush
2022 ME by Matahiwi Estate
2021 Haha Hawkes Bay Rosé
2020 Left Field Moon Shell Moth Rosé
2020 Middle Earth Pinot Meunier
2019 Spade Oak Voysey Blonde Rosé
2019 McArthur Ridge Lilico Pinot Rosé

September Brooksfields w/ Peter Robertson

2022 Fiesta Rose
2022 Robertson Pinot Gris
2021 Bergman Chardonnay
2021 Barrique Fermented
2021 Back Block Syrah
2020 Ohiti Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 Hillside Syrah
2019 Reserve Vintage Gold Label Cabernet Merlot

August Villa Maria / Esk Valley w/ Gordon Russel

The Artisan range

July Mid-Winter Dinner – Field and Green, Wakefield Street
June Te Mata, Hawkes Bay w/ Keith Tibble and Brett Newell

Starting with Estate Range Sauvignon Blanc
Premium Sauvignon Banc
Two premium reds – Awatea and Bullnose ranges
Estate Range – Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon

May AGM 2022
April 2021 Gold Medal winners from New Zealand International Wine Show, w/ Sarah Inkersell & Russell Hooper

2021 Leftfield Gisborne Albarino
2019 Clearview Reserve Semillon
2020 D’Arenberg Hermit Crab Viognier
2020 Mission Gaia Project Merlot
2020 Grant Burge Barossa Ink Shiraz
2019 Marques de Tezona Tempranillo

March Confidant Wines w/ Victor Kattenbelt
February All things Pinot by The Club

2021 Waipara Hills Pinot Noir Rose
2017 Peregrine Saddleback Pinot Gris
2017 Giesen Marlborough Pinot Gris
2017 Church Road McDonald Series Pinot Gris
2016 Peter Yealands Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir
2016 Russian Jack Martinborough Pinot Noir
2016 Peregrine Saddleback Central Otago Pinot Noir
End with a special Pinot tasting revealed on the night

January BBQ – Derek’s place
2021 December December dinner – Juniper Gin Bar & Restaurant
November The Crater Rim Waipara – Wine & food experience

2020 Waipara Sauvignon Blanc
2018 Waipara Sauvignon Blanc partnered with toast and Bruschetta
2020 Waipara Pinot Gris partnered with Indian dahl
2020 Waipara Viognier
2016 Waipara Riesling partnered with Beef Thai salad
2020 Canterbury Pinot Noir partnered with Pulled Pork slider
2019 Waipara Pinot Noir partnered with spicy lamb koftas with couscous
2017 Waipara Pinot Noir
2016 Dr Khols Waipara Riesling partnered with Banoffee pie

October Butterworth, Martinborough w/ Nick Newitt, General Manager

2020 Butterworth Layline Martinborough Pinot Gris
2021 Butterworth Dry Riesling (pre-release tasting)
2019 Butterworth Layline Sauvignon Blanc
2020 Butterworth Te Muna Chardonnay
2020 Butterworth Regatta Rosé
2018 Butterworth Layline Pinot Noir
2018 Butterworth Te Muna Pinot Noir

September Postponed due to COVID 19
August Western Australian Wines, w/ Keith Tibble, Eurovintage

2018 Pegasus Bay Sauvignon Semillon
2019 Xanadu Exmoor Chardonnay
2018 Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay
2018 Sandalford Margaret River Shiraz
2018 Xanadu DJL Shiraz
2017 Sandalford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2017 Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Cabernet Sauvignon

July Dinner – Le Marché Francis with chef Veronique
June Mahi Wines Marlborough w/ Brian Bicknell

Rosé to start
2 x Sauvignons – vertical tasting
3 x Chardonnays – vertical tasting
2 x Pinot Noir – vertical tasting

May AGM
April Del Mundo w/ Lucas Monge

Terra Serena Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut – Italian
Tonon Prosecco Conegliano Vablobbiadene Extra Dry DOCG – Italian
2017 Great Five Pinotage Reserve – South African – first released in 1945
2010 Camilo de Lellis Biferno Montepulciano/Aglianico Trebbiaio DOCG – Italian
2016 Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG – Italian
2012 Estola Gran reserve Tempranillo Cabernet – Spanish
2008 Faustino First Tempranillo – Spanish

March Hawkesridge Winery w/ Douglas Haynes & Anne Boustead

C’est Beau Rosé to start
Deux Blancs Semillon
Viognier
Rosado Rosé
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Tempranillo
and a late harvest to end.

February Wairarapa lunch & wine tasting (40th celebration)
January BBQ – Derek’s place
2020 December CoLab  w/ Simon Bell
November 40th Anniversary Dinner – Bellamys by Logan Brown at the Beehive
October Saint Clair Family Estate Marlborough w/ Alison Downs

2019 Saint Clair Origin Pinot Gris Rosé
2018 Saint Clair Pioneer Block 28 Pinot Blanc
2019 Saint Clair Origin Hawke’s Bay Viognier
2019 Saint Clair Wairau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
2019 Saint Clair James Sinclair Chardonnay
2018 Saint Clair Pioneer Block 22 Pioneer Block Pinot Noir
2017 Saint Clair Origin Hawke’s Bay Merlot

September A night with Alan Evans

2016 Ogier Cote du Rhone White [Introductory wine]
2016 Askerne Semillon
Loire Chenin Blanc
2011 Penfolds 389 [from our own cellar]
2001 Penfolds 389
1991 Coleraine
2017 Troplong Mondot [St Emilion Grand Cru]

August Confidant Wines w/ Victor Kattenbelt

Casa Santos Bruto [NV]
2018 Galodoro Rose
2016 VK Gewurztraminer (NZ)
2018 Linden Estate Chardonnay (NZ)
2017 Bons Ventos
2017 Confidencial Red
2018 Valcatrina
Alicante Bouschet premium red

July AGM
June The Crater Rim, Waipara w/ Lyn Timms

2017 Waipara Sauvignon Blanc
2018 From the Ashes Riesling
2019 From the Ashes Pinot Gris
2019 Waipara Viognier
2018 Waipara Chardonnay
2019 Waipara Rosé
2019 From the Ashes Pinot Noir
2015 Banks “Rata” Pinot Noir

May Postponed due to COVID-19
April Postponed due to COVID-19
March Postponed due to COVID-19
February Maison Noire, Hawkes Bay w/ Guillaume Thomas & Esther Smith

2018 Maison Noire Rosé
2019 Maison Noire Arneis
2015 Maison Noire Sauvignon Blanc
2018 Maison Noire Chardonnay
2015 Maison Noire Cabernet Franc
2016 Maison Noire Cabernet Merlot
2016 Maison Noire Syrah

January BBQ – Derek’s place
2019 December End-of-year dinner – Cashmere Lounge, Khandallah
November South American Wine & Food Matchings w/ Cenna Lloyd, Negociants

2018 Vina Aquitina Rose [Chile]
2018 Casa Marin Cartagena Sauvignon Blanc [Chile]
w/ South American Ceviche
2018 Tilia Mendoza Chardonnay [Argentina]
w/ Bolinhos de Chuva (Brazilian cinnamon ‘raindrop’ doughnuts)
2018 Alamos Malbec [Argentina]
w/ Tortas Fritas (Argentinian fry bread)
2015 Catena Alta Malbec [Argentina]
w/ Bocaditos de chorizo de vino tin to (Red wine chorizo bites)
2012 Queulat Cabernet Sauvignon [Chile]
w/ Kibe (Brazilian beef croquettes)
2014 Queulat Carménère [Chile]
w/ Filete con sala chimichurri (Steak with a chimichurri sauce)

October Celebrating RWC 2019 w/ Keith Tibble, EuroVintage
September Central Otago Wines w/ Cenna Lloyd, Negociants

2018 Two Paddocks’ Single Vineyard Pinot Rose
2017 Misha’s Cantata Pinot Noir
2018 Two Paddocks’ Pinot Noir
2017 Two Paddocks’ Riesling
2015 Misha’s Limelight Riesling
2019 Misha’s Dress Circle Pinot Gris
2018 Misha’s The Cadenza Late Harvest Gewürztraminer

August Waimea Estates w/ Odessa Clayton, Booster Wine Group

2018 Waimea Gewurztraminer
2017 Waimea Riesling
2017 Waimea Pinot Rose
2016 Waimea Chardonnay
2016 Waimea Pinot Noir
2017 Waimea Cabernet Franc Syrah

July Mid-year dinner – Trade Kitchen
June A taste of Europe w/ Simon Bell, CoLab

Alpha Domus Collection Sauvignon Blanc, NZ
Vivanco White Rioja, Spain
Guerrieri Rizzardi Pinot Grigio IGP Veneto, Italy
Domaine Dupre Bourgogne Chardonnay, France
Vivanco Rioja Crianza, Spain
Vivanco Rioja Reserva, Spain
Chateau Mauciol Cotes du Rhone Villages Red, France

May AGM
April Top drops under $25 w/ Joelle Thomson

2009 Forrest The Valleys Riesling
Valformosa Cava Classic Brut NV
2015 Main Divide Waipara Riesling
2015 Ulisse Montepulciano, Italy
2015 Crater Rim Waipara Pinot Noir
2016 Alary Gerbaude Cotes du Rhone
2017 San Marzano Il Pumo Primitivo

 Mar Villa Maria w/ Kirsty Warbrick and Marc Udy

2018 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Rose
2018 Villa Maria Reserve Wairua Sauvignon
2018 Villa Maria Single Vineyard Seddon Pinot Gris
2016 Villa Maria Reserve Marlborough Chardonnay
2018 Villa Maria Platinum Selection Pinot Noir
2017 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Grenache
2015 Villa Maria Cellar Selection Late Harvest Riesling

Feb Askerne Estate Winery w/ John Loughlin

2018 Askerne Sauv Blanc / Sauv Gris / Semillon
2016 Askerne Reserve Chardonnay
2018 Askerne Viognier
2016 Askerne Gewürztraminer
2015 Askerne Syrah
2015 Askerne Merlot Cab Franc Cab Sauv Malbec
2016 Cabernet Franc
2018 Askerne Dessert Cabernet

Jan BBQ – Derek’s place
2018 Dec December dinner – Juniper Gin Bar & Restaurant
Nov Casa Santos Lima – Portugal – Summer Selection – Victor Kattenbelt
Oct Negociants present Yalumba Wines – Cenna Lloyd – Negociants

2017/2018 Sangiovese Rose
2017 Organic Chardonnay
2014 Eden Valley Roussanne
2017 Eden Valley Viognier
2017 Old Bush Vine Grenache
2015 Paradox Shiraz
2014 The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

Sept Introducing Rhone Valley South – Alexandre Patenotte – Wellington Representative

2017 Les Grandes Vignes Cotes du Rhône Blanc
2016 St Francois Xavier Cotes du Rhône – Fromage Brie de Meaux
2015 Lafond Lirac Rouge
2015 Beauvaquière Vacqueyras – Fromage Morbier Rivoire
2015 Clos des Cazaux Gigondas
2014 Pegau Châteauneuf du Pape – Fromage Comte 24m
2016 Beaumalric Muscat Beaumes de Venise – Fromage Bleu d’Auvergne

Aug Clearview – Lisa Clarke,  Account Manager

2017 Black Reef Blush
2017 Coastal Gewurztraminer
2017 Beachhead Chardonnay
2017 Reserve Chardonnay
2017 Cape Kidnappers Syrah
2016 Cape Kidnappers Merlot
2016 Enigma
NV Sea Red

July Mid-year dinner – Saigon Van Grill Bar w/ Cecilia from Allan Scott
June Unison

2016 Sauvignon Blanc
2016 Reserve Chardonnay
2017 Rose
2015 Rocky Red
2012 Reserve Merlot
2013 Classic Red
2013 Syrah

May AGM
April A Tour of Europe through wine – Simon Bell and Craig O’Connell – Macvine International

Andre Delorme Methode BDB (France)
Pazo Cilleiro Albarino (Spain)
Bernard Defaix 2015 Cote de Lechet Chablis (France)
Cantina Terlan Lagrein (Italy)
Dourthe No 1 Rouge (France)
Alpha Zeta “V” Valpolicella Ripaso Superiore (Italy)
1994 Burgermeister Lauer Drohner Hofberger Riesling (Germany)

March Haythornthwaite Wines – Mark Hawthornewaite

2017 Haythornthwaite Pinot Rose – Jennifer
2012 Haythornthwaite Pinot Gris – Ursula
2012 Haythornthwaite Dry Gewurztraminer – Emma
2012 Haythornthwaite Gewurztraminer – Susan
2012 Haythornthwaite Pinot Noir – Catherine
2013 Haythornthwaite Reserve Pinot Noir – Beverley
2013 Haythornthwaite Auslese Gewurztraminer – Pamela

February Summer Romance – a love affair with wine – Your Committee & John Saker

Quaffer – Pol Remy – Wayne
Aotea Sparkling Wine – Wayne
Landsdowne Pinot Gris – Robin
Spy Valley Gewürztraminer – Anne
Fickle Mistress Pinot Rose – Murray
Clearview Blush – Jenny
Dorrien Estate Lockwood Smith Sparkling Shiraz – Steve

January Summer BBQ 2018
2017 December End of year dinner – Cashmere Lounge
November Spanish Fiesta – Keith Tibble, Eurovintage
October  Stonecroft – Andria Monin

2017 Rose as a Quaffer 2016 Viognier
2016 Chardonnay
2015 Serine Syrah
2014 Ruhanui
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
2016 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer

September What age can do for wine? – Wayne Kennedy supported by John Saker

1994 UK – Southacre Muller Thurgau & Madeleine Angevine
1996 UK – St Annes Schonberger/Wurzer
1974 McWilliams Napier Pinot Chardonnay
1980 McWilliams Napier Pinot Chardonnay
1990 McWilliams Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Chardonnay [Aus]
1975 McWilliams Napier Cabernet Sauvignon
1994 Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
1986 Matua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
1985 -95? Mystery Double Magnum/Jeroboam from Chris Pask

 August Seifrieds of Nelson – Anna Seifried and Wellington representative Sandra Collins

2017 Old Coach Road Sauvignon Blanc (pre-release)
2016 Seifried Nelson Gewürztraminer
2016 Seifried Nelson Würzer
2015 Seifried Winemakers Collection Barrique Fermented Chardonnay
2015 Seifried Nelson Pinot Noir
2014 Seifried Nelson Zweigelt
2016 Seifried Winemakers Collection Sweet Agnes Riesling

 

July Mid year dinner – Bistro 52
June Giesens/Peter  Lehmann, Richard MacDonald

Organic Sauvignon Bland (as the quaffer)
Giesen Rose (Hawke’s Bay Merlot based)
The Brothers Gewurtztraminer (Trophy Champion at 2017 Royal Easter Wine Show for the 2014 vintage)
The Fuder Clayvin Chardonnay
The Brother Pinot Noir
Peter Lehmann H&V Shiraz
Peter Lehmann 8 Songs Shiraz

May AGM
April Action-packed Trivia, Quiz & Wine, The Quiz Team
March Ata Rangi, Keith Tibble

2016 Lismore Pinot Gris (Conversational wine)
2015 Petrie Chardonnay
2015 Craighall Chardonnay
2015 Crimson Pinot Noir
2014 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir
2013 McCrone Pinot Noir
2016 Kahu Botrytis Riesling

February Rosé evening – Maison Vauron, Will Brunel-Morvan

2015 Fazi Corsica Rosé
2015 Embruns Sable de Camargue Rosé
2015 Miradou Cotes de Provence Rosé
2015 Château de Fesles Anjou Rosé
2015 Prieuré de Montezargues Tavel
The Hunters (Pinot based)
Hawkes Bay Estate (merlot)

January Summer BBQ 2017
2016 December Xmas dinner – MUSE
November Cangrande – Italy’s finest, Michele Marai

Marconi – Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi DOC
Le Marchesine – Franciacorta Brut DOCG
Le Marchesine – Franciacorta Satén Brut DOCG
Bortolomiol – Filanda Rosé Prosecco
Beer – Mastino Altaluna
CignoMoro – Primitivo di Manduria DOC
Donnafugata – Passito di Pantelleria Ben Ryé

October Hunter’s, Jane Hunter

2016 Hunter’s Pinot Gris
2012 Hunter’s Riesling
2015 Hunter’s Chardonnay
2016 Hunter’s Sauvignon Blanc
2016 Hunter’s Rose
2014 Hunter’s Pinot Noir
2014 Hunter’s Hukapapa Dessert Riesling

September Squawking Magpie, Gavin Yortt

2016 PINK Rose
2015 The Chatterer Chardonnay
2015 Counting Crows Chardonnay
2014 The Chatterer Syrah
2014 The Gravels Syrah
2013 The Nest Merlot
2013 Stoned Crow Syrah

August Elderton Wines

2015 Serafino Fiano – McLaren Vale
2015 Pikes Tradition Riesling – Clare Valley
Elderton E Series Shiraz-Cabernet – Barossa
2014 Elderton Altitude Cabernet Sauvignon – Eden Valley
2013 Elderton Greenock Two Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvèdre (Dry grown old vine western Barossa)
2013 Elderton GTS (Grand Tourer) Shiraz (Dry grown/old vine home block valley floor Nuriootpa)

July Mid-year Dinner – Logan Brown
June Foxes Island Wines, John Belsham

2014 FOX Sauvignon Blanc
2011 Foxes Island Dry Riesling
2014 Foxes Island Sur Lie Aged Sauvignon Blanc (new release)
2012 Foxes Island Icon La Lapine white
2011 Foxes Island Chardonnay
2014 FOX Pinot Noir
2009 Foxes Island Pinot Noir

May AGM
April Pegasus Bay, Waipara Valley,  Ed Donaldson

2013 Pegasus Bay Sauvignon/Semillon
2014 Pegasus Bay Bel Canto Riesling
2014 Pegasus Bay Riesling
2014 Main Divide Chardonnay
2012 Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir
2012 Pegasus Bay Merlot/Cabernet
2011 Pegasus Bay Finale

March Tasting review – Wines of Argentina

La Consulta Reserva Torrontes
La Consulta Reserva Malbec
2013 Montechez Reserva Chardonnay
2013 Alta Vista Premium Torrontes
2014 Serbal Malbec Rose
2013 La Celia Pioneer Malbec
2012 Montechez Reserva Malbec
2012 Montechez Limited Edition Cabernet Franc

February Artisan Winegrowers of Central Otago, Roberta Manell Montero, Errero
January BBQ
2015 December Dinner review – 1841 Bar and Restaurant
November Tasting review – A MacVine Christmas, Michael Jemison

2013 Ca Di Rajo Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG Millesimato Extra Dry
Yerring Station Yarrabank Cuvee
Andre Delorme Terroir d’Exception Blanc de Blanc NV
2013 Kerpen Riesling Kabinett
Dumangin Brut Le Rosé Premium Cru NV
2003 Dumangin Premier Cru Vintage Champagne
2011 Clark Estate Noble Pinot Gris

October Man-O-War, Waiheke, Ben Coles

2013 Gravestone Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
2014 Valhalla Chardonnay
2015 Exiled Pinot Gris
2015 Pinque Rose
2011 Dreadnought Syrah
2012 Man O’ War Merlot Cabernet Malbec
2010 Ironclad Bordeaux blend

September Craggy Range – Sept 2015 – Looking Back, Michael Bancks

2015 Gimblett Gravels Rose
2014 Craggy Range Te Muna Riesling
2014 Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc
2013 Craggy Range Kidnappers Chardonnay
2013 Craggy Range Aroha
2013 Craggy Range Le Sol
2013 Craggy Range Sophia

August Tasting review – Gladstone Vineyard, Christine Kernohan

2014 12,000 Miles Sauvignon Blanc
2014 Gladstone Vineyard Viognier
2013 Gladstone Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
2014 12,000 Miles Pinot Gris
2014 Gladstone Vineyard Rose
2013 12,000 Miles Pinot Noir
2011 Gladstone Vineyard Pinot Noir

July Mid-year dinner – WelTec Training Restaurant and review
June June Taylors, Dan Baldock

2014 Brown Brothers Moscato/Sauvignon Blanc
2012 Taylors Estate Riesling
2013 80 Acres Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz/Merlot
2013 80 Acres Estate Shiraz
2013 Taylors Jaraman Shiraz
2013 Taylors Jaraman Cabernet Sauvignon
2012 Taylors St Andrews Shiraz

May AGM
April Tasting – Ohau Wines – April 2015, Chris Morgan

2014 Woven Stone Sauvignon Blanc
2012 Ohau Gravels Sauvignon Blanc
2011 Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
2014 Woven Stone Rose
2014 Woven Stone Pinot Gris
2014 Ohau Gravels Pinot Gris
2011 Single Vineyard Pinot Gris
2014 Woven Stone Pinot Noir

March Looking Back – Journey to the Cellar – March 2015

2012 Waimea Sauvignon Blanc
Haythornthwaite Rose
2010 Esk Valley Chenin Blanc
2010 Esk Valley Verdelho
2010 Shot in the Dark Cab Sav/Shiraz
2006 Rufus Stone Heathcote Shiraz
2012 Alpha Domus Barnstormer Syrah

February Ash Ridge Wines – Feb 2015, Simon Bell

2014 Ash Ridge Sauvignon Blanc
2013 Ash Ridge Chardonnay
2013 Ash Ridge Viognier
2013 Ash Ridge Vintners Reserve Chardonnay
2014 Ash Ridge Rosé
2013 Ash Ridge Syrah
2013 Ash Ridge Vintners Reserve “The Blend”

January Looking Forward – Jan 2015 – BBQ
2014 December December Dinner – Strawberry Fare
November Blush, bubbles & stickies – Nov 2014, Mac Macpherson and John Kemble

2014 Aronui Single Vineyard Pinot Rose
2014 Rockburn Stolen Kiss Pinot Noir Rosé
Bubbles by Lobetia
Squawking Magpie SQM Blanc de Blanc Brut
Champagne H.Garnier and Co. Brut NV
Roederer Vintage 2007
Buller Fine Old Muscat
Valdespino Pedro Ximenez El Candado

October Villa Maria Estate, Jono Hamlet, Manager and Viticulturist, Joseph Soler Vineyard

2011 Private Bin Organic Gewürztraminer
2013 Private Bin Organic Merlot
2013 Cellar Selection Organic Sauvignon Blanc
2013 Cellar Selection Organic Merlot
2012 Single Vineyard Ihumatao Organic Verdelho
2013 Single Vineyard Templar Sauvignon Blanc

September RM (Rod MacDonald) Wines, Jase Pearce

2014 Quarter Acre Sauvignon Blanc
2013 Te Awanga Pinot Gris
2013 Quarter Acre Viognier
2013 Quarter Acre Chardonnay
2012 Blanket Hills Syrah
2011 Te Awanga Syrah
2011 Rod McDonald Trademark Syrah

August A Taste of Italy with Cangrande, Michele and Carlo Marai

Prosecco Superiore Valdobbiadene DOCG – Bortolomiol (Veneto)
Pinot Grigio DOC – Masut da Rive (Friuli – Venezia Giulia)
Soave Superiore DOC “Monte Sella” – Le Mandolare (Veneto)
Negroamaro del Salento IGT – Cignomoro (Puglia)
Nebbiolo Langhe DOC – San Biagio (Piemonte)
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC – Caterina Zardini (Veneto)
‘Il Fortificato’, a fortified red wine based on Recioto della Valpolicella – Giuseppe Campagnola (Veneto)

July July dinner – Cuba St Bistro
June Moana Park, Dan Barker

2013 “Crush Pad” Riesling
2012 Viognier
2013 Chardonnay
2013 Gimblett Syrah from their “Estate” series
2012 “Reserve” Chardonnay
2013 Gimblett Syrah
2011 Botrytis Chardonnay

May AGM & Wooing Tree, Steve Farquharson

2013 Wooing Tree Blondie
2013 Wooing Tree Rose
2012 Wooing Tree Chardonnay
2013 Wooing Tree Beetle Juice
2010 Wooing Tree Pinot Noir
2009 Wooing Sandstorm Reserve
2012 Wooing Tree Tickled Pink

April Penfolds Bin release: April 2014, Dan Baldock, TWE Global

2008 Trinity Hill Chardonnay/Viognier
2012 Bin 9 Cabernet Sauvignon
2000 and 2012 Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz
2003 and 2012 Bin 138 Barossa GMS
2002 and 2011 Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz

March Alpha Domus: March 2014, Paul Ham

2012 The Pilot Sauvignon Blanc
2012 The Wingwalker Viognier
2012 AD Chardonnay
2012 The Pilot Merlot
2011 The Navigator
2012 The Barnstormer Syrah
2011 AD Noble Selection – 375ml

February Wrights Vineyard (Gisborne), Geoff Wright

2010 Wrights Entity Methode Traditionnelle
2013 TNWC Sauvignon Blanc
2013 TNWC Pinot Gris
2011 Wrights Reserve Chardonnay
2012 Wrights Gewurztraminer
2013 TNWC Merlot
2013 Wrights Reserve Syrah
2013 Wrights Verjuice
Olive Oil
Dukkah

January New Year BBQ – Jan 2014
2013 December Christmas Dinner 2013: Cuba Street Bistro
November Festive joy with Advintage, Mac Macpherson and John Kemble

Veuve d’Argent Methode Bur NV
2013 Lake Chalice Pinot Rose
2012 Te Whare Ra Toru
2012 Squawking Magpie The Stolen Chalice Reserve Chardonnay
2012 Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone
2011 Two Gates Syrah
Champagne Lanvin Brut NV
Champagne Taittinger Brut NV

October Grant Burge, Keith Tibble, Eurovintage

2007 Te Mata Sauvignon Blanc
2012 Grant Burge Benchmark Shiraz
2010 Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz
2011 Grant Burge Filsell (Shiraz)
2010 Grant Burge Cameron Vale (Cabernet Sauvignon)
2010 Grant Burge The Holy Trinity G.S.M (Grenache, Shiraz, Mourvedre)
Grant Burge Aged Tawny

September Aromatic Evening with Macvine, David Hughes

2011 Clark Estate Sauvignon Blanc
2012 Forrest Chenin Blanc
2011 Alpha Zeta Pinot Grigio
2012 Forrest Pinot Gris
2012 West Brook Gewurztraminer
2011 Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett
2011 Clark Estate Noble Pinot Gris

August Brookfields Vineyard, Peter Robertson

2013 Sauvignon Blanc
2012 Robertson Pinot Gris
2012 Bergman Chardonnay
2012 Back Block Syrah
2012 Burnfoot Merlot
2012 Ohiti Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2012 Sun Dried Malbec
2012 Indulgence Desseret wine

July Mid-year dinner @ La Cloche
June Trivia, Quiz & Wine

2007 Josmeyer Pinot Gris [Alsace]
20011 Villa Maria Viognier Cellar Selection
2011 The Milton Te Arai Chenin Blanc
2011 Twisted Old Vine Zinfandel [California]
2011 Chateau Roustaing Bordeaux [France]
2011 Waipipi Henry Pinot Noir

May AGM
April Easter Show Tasting, The Committee

2012 Desert Heart Magic Moments Rosé (Anne)
2012 Coopers Creek SV Gisborne Albariño ‘Bell-Ringer’ (Cecilia)
2012 Brancott Estate Special Reserve Pinot Gris (Murray)
2011 The Kings Bastard Chardonnay (Wayne)
2011 Wooing Tree Beetle Juice Pinot Noir Robin)
2010 Villa Maria Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawkes Bay Merlot (Jenny)
2011 Te Awanga Estate Syrah (Steve)

March Lansdowne and Bijou Estates, Derek Hagar, Lansdowne Estate & Alex Johnston, Bijou Estate

2009 Lansdowne Estate Pinot Gris
2009 Lansdowne Estate Pinot Noir
Bijou Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Bijou Estate Viognier

February Mission Estate Winery, Trevor (Mission Cellar Door)

Sparkling Fete
2012 Sauvignon Blanc
2012 Reserve Chardonnay
2012 Reserve Pinot Noir
2011 Reserve Syrah
2011 VS Pinot Gris
2012 Reserve Noble Harvest

January BBQ @ Derek’s place
2012 December Christmas Dinner – Hazel Restaurant
November Bubbles  with Advintage, John (Mac) Macpherson, Advintage

A French Vin Mousseux
Prosecco Riondo
Quartz Reef Central Otago
Roederer Estate
Champagne Lanvin
Champagne Lombard
Champagne Roederer NV
2007 Champagne Roederer Rosé

October Bannock Brae, Catherine Brown

2010 Barrel Selection Pinot noir
2002 Barrel Selection Pinot noir
2009 Goldfields Pinot noir
2011 Goldfields Dry Riesling
2002 Goldfields Riesling
2012 Cathy’s Rosé
2012 Marlene’s Grüner Veltliner

September South African Wines, Richard Gooch
August Wynns Coonawarra Estate, Luke Skeer
July Mid Year Dinner – Bistro 107
June Yealands, Mitch Howard & Melissa Carr

Violet Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
2011 Pinot Gris
2011 Estate Gruner Veltliner
2011 Sauvignon Blanc
2010 Pinot Noir
2011 Merlot
2010 Estate Tempranillo

May AGM
April Brown Brothers, Bernie Atkins

Zibibbo Rosa Prosecco
Pinot Griggio
Tempranillo
Patricia Cabernet Sauvignon
Dolcetto & Syrah
Moscato
Tawny Port

March Stonecroft, Dermot McCollum
Feb Saint Clair Family Estate, Hamish Clark

2011 Vicar’s Choice Sauvignon Blanc Bubbles
2011 Marlborough Premium Gruner Veltliner
2011 Pioneer Block 18 Snap Sauvignon Blanc
2011 Marlborough Premium Chardonnay
2011 Marlborough Premium Pinot Noir
2008 Reserve Merlot
2010 Pioneer Block Syrah

Jan BBQ @ Derek’s place
2011 Dec Christmas dinner – Jackson Café and Bistro
Nov Bubbles, John Forrest
Oct World Cup Wines, Malcolm M
Sept Neudorf, Judy Finn

2010 Brightwood Reisling
2010 Moutere Chardonnay
2010 Nelson Chardonnay
2011 Maggie’s Block Pinot Gris
2009 Moutere Pinot Noir
2009 Tom’s Block Pinot Noir

Aug Olssens, Central Otago, Heather McPherson vs.
Murdoch J, Martinborough, Roger Fraser
July Mid-year dinner
Jun Esk Valley, Gordon Russell
May AGM
Apr Co-pilot Distributors
Mar Mills Reef, Brandon
Feb Coney Wines
Jan BBQ @ Derek’s place
2010 Dec – Christmas Dinner – Beach Babylon

Nov – Champagne at Glengarry, Phil Rowe
Oct – Quartz Reef, Rudy Bauer
Sep – Te Kairanga, Wendy Potts
Aug – Romanov Port, Lyndon Tamblyn
Jul – Mid-year dinner – The Wellesley Club
Jun – Bald Hills, Blair Hunt
May – AGM
Apr – Kahurangi – Tyrrell’s, Richard Winchester
Mar – Rimu Grove, Patrick Stowe
Feb – Beautifully Boutique – 36 Bottles + Pohangina
Jan – BBQ @ Derek’s place

2009 Dec – Christmas Dinner – 3C

Nov – Champagne at Glengarry, Alan Scott
Oct – Haythornthwaite
Sep – Clearview – Tim Turvey
Aug – Forrest Estate – Dr John and Brigid Forrest
Jul – Mid-year dinner – Adams Café & Bistro – Lower Hutt
Jun – Bladen Wines – Dave McDonald
May – AGM
Apr – Born in the USA – Mel Ingalls + Wendy Sommers
Mar – Alsace wines – Jean-Christophe Poizat
Feb – Pegasus Bay – Ed Donaldson
Jan – BBQ @ Derek’s place

2008 Dec – Christmas Dinner – Café Breton

Nov – Champagne – Glengarry’s – Phil Rowe
Oct – Richard Gooch – and now for something different
Sep – Aussie reds – Daniel Blaydock – Fosters
Aug – Kemblefield – John Kemble
Jul – Mid-year dinner – Yangtze Chinese Restaurant
Jun – South American wines – Nicola Belsham
Apr – Easter Show wines – Raymond Chan
Mar – Askerne – John Loughlin
Feb – Nevis Bluff – Martin Anderson
Jan – BBQ @ Derek’s place

2007 Dec – Christmas dinner – Café Breton

Nov – Champagne – Glengarry’s – Meredith
Oct – Martinborough – Alexander – Julicher – Martinus
Sep – Cloudy Bay – Kevin Judd
Aug – Trinity Wines – John Hancock
Jul – Mid-year dinner – Hazels (formally Rinascimento)
Jun – R. Chan – NZ – Aus – France – Riesling + Syrah
Apr – Babich Wines – Margaret Gibbs + Paul Cibulskis
Mar – Hawkes’s Bay Gold – with Cecilia – Rick + Terry
Feb – Haythornthwaite – Mark H. + Susan Andrews
Jan – BBQ @ Derek’s place

2006 Dec – Christmas dinner – Strawberry Fair

Nov – Spy Valley
Oct – Italian Festival – Letizia Columbano Green
Sep – Scenic Cellars – options – Floris Heydenrijk
Aug – Pegasus Bay – Edward Donaldson
Jul – Mid-year dinner – Café Istanbul
Jun – Easter gold – Warren Hills – Glengarry
Apr – Highfield Estate – Russell Hooper
Mar – Wishart Estate – Gerald Beach
Feb – 25th birthday dinner at James Cook Hotel
Jan – BBQ @ Derek’s place

2005 Dec – Christmas dinner – Thai Panom

Nov – Champagne – Ryan Sutherland
Oct – The Fun of Beer – Wayne Kennedy
Sep – Allied Dom – Triplebank/ Boundary – S. Allardice
Aug – Solstone Estate – Bernard +Elizabeth
July – Mid-year dinner – The Village
June – Winter Warmth – Anne Megget + David Ward
Apr – Chilean Wines – Casas de Maule
Mar – Villa Maria – Daniel Bridges
Feb – Looking back 25 years – Malcolm McIntyre

2004 Feb – Contemporary French/Aus. – Ryan Sutherland

Mar – John Kemble – Kemblefield + R. Chan – Easter show
Apr – What a bargain! – Richard Gooch
June – Stonecroft Wines – Alan Limmer
July – Mid-year dinner – Strawberry Fare
Aug – Wither Hills Winery – Ben Glover
Sep – Uncommon Reds – A. Evans – Derek – Rick Julian
Oct – Wellington Brewing Co – Clint
Nov – Salmon + wine – Cecilia/Brian + Ryan Sutherland
Dec – Christmas dinner – Tinakori Bistro

2003 Feb – South Southcorp – Simon Allardice

Mar – Beer – Wellington Brewery
Apr – Aromatics – Terry – Alan and Warren
June – Easter gold and silver wines – Alan Evans
July – Mid-year dinner – Rinascimento
Aug – South American wines – Keith Tibble
Sep – Eastern European wines
Oct – Romariz Co – ports – Lyndon Tamblyn
Nov – Summer varietals – Southcorp – Simon Allardice
Dec – Christmas dinner – Rinascimento

2002 Feb – Summer wines – Mary Routledge

Mar – Seifried Estate – Agnes Seifried
Apr – Gold and Silver wines – Christine Comerford
June – Wines of France – Francoise
July – Mid-year dinner – Sharella Motor Inn
Aug – Hunters – David Pilgrim
Sep – Brookfields – Peter Robertson
Oct – Grapes from outside NZ – Raymond Chan
Nov – Villa Maria wines and Galaxy cheeses
Dec – Christmas dinner – Timothy’s Restaurant

2001 Feb – Champagne and Port and cake – Grant Jones

Mar – Kemblefields – John Kemble
Apr – 1998 Aussie Reds – Malcolm McIntyre
June – Eskdale – Kim Salonius
July – Mid-year dinner – Charlies Restaurant
Aug – Alpha Domus
Sep – Johanneshof Cellars – Warwick Foley
Oct – South Is. Wines – Hamish Blyth
Nov – Martinborough wineries – Martin Carrington
Dec – Christmas dinner – New City

2000 Feb – Hunters wines – Dave Pilgrim

Mar – Montana wines – Paul Williams
Apr – Gold medal wines – Cognoscenti
June – Trinity Hill – John + Jennifer Hancock
July – Mid-year dinner – The Shamrock Restaurant
Aug – Tour of France – Jean-Christophe Poizat
Sep – Alana Estate – Ian Smart + Paul Farrell
Oct – The wines we all forget – Keith Tibble
Nov – Dare to be different – Malcolm McIntyre
Dec – 20th anniversary Xmas dinner overseas terminal

1999 Feb – Chifney wines – Sue Chifney

Mar – Mills Reef winery – Sheila Anderson
Apr – South African wines – Richard Gooch
June – The Two Pinots – Grant Jones
July – Mid-year dinner – Theo’s Greek Taverna
Aug – Grove Mill – Russell Hooper
Sep – Lintz Estate – Chris Lintz
Oct – South American Fiesta – Grant Jones
Nov – Vintage wines with cheese – Martin Carrington
Dec – Christmas dinner – Esplanade Seafood Rest.

1998 Feb – Glovers wines – Dave Glover

Mar – Top 100 challenge – Malcolm McIntyre
Apr – Rhone Ranger – Paul White
June – Easter show – Raymond Chan
July – Mid-year dinner – Sfuzzi
Aug – Ngatarawa wines – Alwyn Corban
Sep – The Chilean Revolution – Warren Thessman
Oct – Corbans wines and Kapiti cheeses
Nov – Multi-media wine experience – Alan Evans
Dec – Christmas dinner – New City Restaurant

1997 Feb – Vidal Maria – Shane Dickson

Mar – Neudorf wines – Tim Finn
Apr – Viticulturist Glenys Hansen – Te Kairanga
June – Matua Valley – Sara Brady
July – Mid-year dinner – Alfred Coles House
Aug – Babich wines – John Forgie
Sep – Brookfields wines – Peter Robertson
Oct – Te Whare Ra – Allen Hogan
Nov – Tour de France – Jean-Christophe Pozait
Dec – Christmas dinner – New City Restaurant

1996 Feb – Lintz Estate – Chris Lintz

Mar – Crossroads – Malcolm Reeves
Apr – Royal Gold – Michael Heenan
June – Te Horo – Alistair Pain
July – Mid-year dinner – Varents
Aug – Iberian wine festival – Grant Jones
Sep – De Bortoli wines – Paul Romjin
Oct – Dry River wines – Dr Neil McCallum
Nov – Matawhero wines for cellaring – Dennis Irwin
Dec – Christmas dinner – Café Lafitte

1995 Feb – Around the Bays – Warren Thessman

Mar – Regional differences – Kip Kippenberger
Apr – Montana wines – Greg Williams
June – Gold medals – David Weatherburn
July – Mid-year dinner – Zino’s
Aug – NZ wines – Simon Law
Sep – The Origin of the Species – Raymond Chan
Oct – Negociants – Reece Warren
Nov – Morton Estate – Kate Pritchard
Dec – 15th anniversary/Christmas dinner – Charlies

1994 Feb – Regional differences – Baxter Fagin

Mar – Te Kairanga wines – Andrew Shakleton
Apr – The Italian connection – Brett Newell
June – Vidals – Elise Montgomery
July – Mid-year dinner – Varents
Aug – Gold medals from the Easter show
Sep – Seifried Estate – Hermann Seifried
Oct – Corbans wines and Kapiti cheeses
Nov – Longbush wines – Pip Griffin
Dec – Christmas dinner – Spaghetti Junction

1993 Feb – Methode Champenoise – John Follas

Mar – Sacred Hill – Mark Mason
Apr – The American connection – Bill Barnes
June – Gold medals from the Easter show
July – Mid-year dinner – Frasers Restaurant
Aug – Jacksons Estate – Warwick Stickbury
Sep – Food and wine compatibility – Grant Jones
Oct – Rongapai wines – Tom van Dam
Nov – Corbans – Alex Campbell
Dec – Christmas dinner – Marbles Restaurant

1992 Feb – Back to basics – Dr Ken Kirkpatrick

Apr – Rhone Valley wines – Malcolm McIntyre
June – Corbans new releases – Alex Campbell
July – Mid-year dinner – Marbles Restaurant
Aug – Unusual wines – John Follas
Sep – Blended wines – Grant Jones
Oct – Babich recent releases – John Forgie
Nov – Montana – Baxter Fagin
Dec – Christmas dinner – The Lodge – Pauatahanui

1991 Feb – Air NZ Award medal wines

Mar – Robard and Butler wines
Apr – Wine judging
June – July
Mid-year dinner – Zino’s
Aug – Selaks – Ann Marie Jones
Sep – Ngatawera – Brett Newell + Alwyn Corban
Oct – Te Whare Ra – Allen Hogan
Nov – Matawhero wines – Denis Irwin
Dec – Christmas dinner – Varents

1990 Feb – Sauvignon Blancs – Tony Harvey

Mar – Canterbury vineyards
Apr – Chilean wines
June – Wine options
July – Mid-year dinner – Gnomes Cafe
Aug – Vidals wines – Andrew Shackleton
Sep – Pinot Noir – Alan Evans
Oct – Weingut Seifried wines
Nov – Method Champenoise
Dec – Christmas dinner – Timothy’s

1989 June – Back to basics – 4 red wines

July – Mid-year dinner – Turnbull House – Creole
Aug – Rhine Rieslings – Andrew Shackleton
Sep – ½ verses full bottles – Jim Fraser – health dept
Oct – Late harvest style wines – Gail Adams
Dec – Christmas dinner – Alliecat

1988 Feb – Wine options

Mar – Montana vintage wines – Wilf Ainsworth
Apr – Cabernet Sauvignon – Phillip Rowe

1987 Feb – N.Z. whites – blind tasting

Mar – Villa Maria representative
Apr – Robard and Butler – John Trail
June – Milton Winery – James Milton
July – Mid-year dinner – Allie Cat
Aug – Hawkes Bay cabernets
Sep – Italian wines – Peter Rumble
Oct – Selaks wines – Michael Selak
Nov – O’Reillys’ wines – Sauvignon blanc
Dec – Christmas dinner – Roxburgh

1986 Feb – John Bull wines – Peter Withington

Mar – Options game
Apr – Montana wines
June – Champagnes – Olivier Clement
July – Mid-year dinner – Frasers
Aug – Ports – Philip Rowe – Tasman
Sep – Sweet and sticky – Peter Rumble
Oct – Martinborough vineyards
Nov – Matua Valley – Bill Spence
Dec – Christmas dinner – Oriels

1985 Feb – St. Helena wines

Mar – McWilliams wines – Wilf Ainsworth
Apr – Matawhero wines – blind tasting
June – German wines
July – Mid-year dinner – Frasers
Aug – Red wines – blind tasting
Sep – Montana wines
Oct – Gewürztraminers
Nov – Coopers Creek – Mike Bodnar
Dec – Christmas dinner – Ma Maison