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2020 is a very special year for our club. We will celebrate 40 years of activity and tastings as the year progresses. Because of special events being organised, you will note that this newsletter has a slightly different approach in...

Winepress | Sophie Preece – 12/8/19 Pernod Ricard's Kaituna wetlands project has seen large numbers of natives planted | Derek Flynn Thousands of "forgotten corners" in Marlborough vineyards could be planted with native species, enriching the region's biodiversity. That might...

As ever we start our year with the BBQ at the usual place on 26 January. We'll send more information to members in mid-January. As always we give special thanks to Derek Thompson for making his excellent facilities available. Quote...

Another great night with some lovely South American wines tasted. Must also say thank you to the committee members who prepared food matches. The combination of food with the wines gave the evening an interesting perspective. The wines tasted with...

Quality and consistency have put Seifried Family Winemakers on the map with their 2019 Nelson Sauvignon Blanc releases – awarded a combined haul of seven gold medals and the “Best of Show” trophy. The winery’s premium Aotea by the Seifried...

The things people suggest I include here. However, could it just be true?

Newsletter Rest easy team, I am back. I would like to follow up on Wayne‘s message re the bit of disorganisation over the newsletter. Much has been happening in the last couple of months and Pat and I have spent...

Did you know? The first winemaker attracted to Central Otago was John Desiré Feraud who came to the area during the Dunstan gold rush of 1862, and after investing in a claim became rich overnight. Feraud, who was from a...