| 2024 | 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 |
| January | January – No BBQ to start the year |
| 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 |
