Missing coat, Regional Wines, Tasting deals, Saigon Van Grill
That missing coat The issue of the missing coat remains unsolved. Can I ask those who attended the Dinner to check their wardrobes? Someone has mistakenly taken Mary Taylor’s coat and left their own. If you have the wrong coat...
Read MoreCongratulations Derek, 80
Every once in a while the Club creates its own news, or at least things happen to members that are newsworthy. This month I have opted against searching out a New Zealand wine story in favour of a little celebration...
Read MoreWine humour
Just for the fun of it. "I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." - Clarence Darrow "He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the...
Read MoreWaimea Estates preview August 2019
Waimea Estates is one of Nelson's larger producers with over 140 hectares of their own vineyards. The cool climate and alluvial soils of Nelson's Waimea plains combined with the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand allow vibrant, fruit-focused wines to...
Read MoreA Colab view of Europe – Review June 2019
Simon Bell, the Representative for Colab Wine Merchants, presented a taste of Europe. There was a good turnout of 33 members and 3 guests. Everyone enjoyed the evening. It was a different style of meeting with lots of member interaction....
Read More$1 Margaret River Sauvignon / Semillon, Visit from Mel
$1 Margaret River Sauvignon / Semillon I never thought I would have to confess to anything along these lines, but while visiting our daughter in Sydney last week we actually drank a wine that she had only paid $1 for...
Read MoreTuku Māori Winemakers Collective
nzwine.com | 26 Apr 2019 Tuku is the world’s first Māori Winemakers Collective, bringing together awarded Māori wine companies based on their shared values of land, family and hospitality. TUKU Māori Winemakers Collective The collective is made up of majority...
Read MoreWine humour
And, just for some variety, the “Dad Joke” hater has provided me with some insults for inclusion: "He had delusions of adequacy." - Walter Kerr "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." -...
Read MoreAGM – Looking back on May
The AGM went well. The supper was well received and having bubbles at the supper was a hit. Good feedback was received about the supper and the wine. Your committee was returned unopposed and unchanged. I am sure that this...
Read MoreI’m back, Events & subscription renewal
I'm back You can breathe a sigh of relief. The real Editor is back. Mind you as I sit here preparing this newsletter it is 4.50 pm yet almost dark, the rain is lashing on the roof and pouring over...
Read More2019 President’s Annual Report
8 May 2019 It is indeed my privilege to present to club members the Cellar Club’s annual report for the year 2018 – 2019. I want to stress that the club is first and foremost about you. It is you...
Read MoreCentral Otago: The New Zealand wine region with vineyards to rival Burgundy
Susy Atkins, Daily Telegraph UK | July 2024 The world’sRead more…