The Most Wanted Sauvignon Blancs of 2025
Searching for something fresh and zesty? We've got you covered. Nat Sellers, Wine-Searcher Content Writer | 22-Jan-2025 Its light adaptability and food-friendliness has ensured Sauvignon Blanc remains as popular as ever. © Shutterstock/stockcreations It's that time again when we greet...
Read MoreMove over France … there’s a new kid on the European wine-making block
Move over France … there’s a new kid on the European wine-making block and it might just be a little too close for comfort, writes Fiona Whitty, & explore the Wine Garden of England. Believe it or not the United...
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Hawke’s Bay joins ther Great Wine Capitals network
A Quick Update: Hawke’s Bay has just become the latest area in the world to join the Great Wine Capitals - Global Network - A World of Excellence. Check it out!
Read MoreChristmas Dinner ’24 & Looking Ahead Further
Looking Back – December Christmas Dinner Le Marche Francais from Thorndon Quay, Wellington This year’s Christmas Dinner was held at Le Marche Francais, as always a welcoming establishment for our Christmas dinner. The food was as excellent as it is...
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Del Mundo – Once upon a bottle shoppe
February 2025 Wednesday 12th February, 8 pm start Door Price: Members $16 / Guests $20 It’s not just a drink in a glass; it’s the whole story behind it—the people, culture and place. This evening is a taste of Italy...
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Okurukuru Winery, Taranaki
On a recent trip around Taranaki to take in a few of the Fringe Garden Festivals gardens , we (Evelyn) came across Okurukuru | Okurukuru Winery | Taranaki out on the Surf Highway in Taranaki. Okurukuru is a West Coast...
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Elephant Hill for sale: Another Hawke’s Bay winery on the market
Elephant Hill, a Hawke's Bay winery started by a German businessman in 2001, is up for sale, including its lodge, vineyards, winery and restaurant. From Jack Riddell, a multimedia journalist with Hawke’s Bay Today Another Te Awanga winery is up...
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2025 Events Coming Up
Note Please remember there is no BBQ in January 2025 February – TBC Committee Musings Your committee would like to acknowledge how the Club works for and on behalf of everyone in the wine industry. We are a sought-after Club...
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Looking Back – Bubbles Evening, ‘Nov 24
This was a superb evening featuring worldwide bubbles with Keith Tibble. What a lineup we had! The special food supplied by your committee members Tim and Terry, was a nice touch for the evening, providing variety with the various wines....
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Christmas Dinner – Dec ’24
Le Marché Francais 262 Thorndon Quay, Wellington Wednesday 11th December Please arrive at 6.30 pm for seating at 7.00 pm We have dined at Le Marche Francois before as a Club and people enjoy the food, the company and the...
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‘Brothers’ Launch Gisborne 2024 Albarino Wine
Murray Robertson, Gisborne Herald | 11 Oct 24 The Albarino Brothers – Ant Saunders, Ollie Powrie and Shaye Bird – have launched their Gisborne 2024 Albarino wine. Photo / Richard Brimer The Albarino Brothers launched their Gisborne 2024 Albarino wine...
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Strong support for wine with passing of Winery Cellar Door Tasting Bill
AND in the Did You Know category www.nzwine.com | Aug 2024 New Zealand Winegrowers congratulates Stuart Smith MP and Parliament on the passing of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Winery Cellar Door Tasting) Amendment Bill following its third reading....
Read MoreCentral Otago: The New Zealand wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
Susy Atkins, Daily Telegraph UK | July 2024 The world’sRead more…