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AGM – May 2018

AGM – May 2018

25 people attended the AGM. The meeting was not prolonged and quickly dealt with the issues at hand. It was, as ever, followed by a good supper with a great range of items. The wine wasn’t bad either. The tray...
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Robyn’s return, Payment advice, President’s Report & Financial Statement

Robyn’s return, Payment advice, President’s Report & Financial Statement

Robyn's return It wasn’t overwarm in Sydney while we were there but I must say I don’t think I have been warm since our return. Never mind the tasting this month should go some way to warm the cockles of...
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It’s Official: French Fries Pair Best with Champagne

It’s Official: French Fries Pair Best with Champagne

Moët & Chandon calls the salty, crunchy snack one of the best things to eat with bubbly, and our wine editor agrees. Mike Pomranz | April 19, 2018 Everyone likes Champagne—if only because it’s the quintessential, upmarket celebratory drink. But...
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Unison Vineyard – Terry Horn – May 2018

Unison Vineyard – Terry Horn – May 2018

Unison Vineyard is a Family Estate at the heart of the Gimblett Gravels Winegrowing District in Hawkes Bay. It was established in 1993 and specialises in fine wines. Due to the consistency over the years in high-quality fine wines, Unison...
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A tour of Europe through wines – Macvine International – April 2018

A tour of Europe through wines – Macvine International – April 2018

A ghastly night weather wise and a long list of apologies through autumn ailments meant that the turnout for this tasting was a little lower than we had hoped for. Despite that, those who braved the conditions enjoyed an excellent...
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AGM, Quote, Tastings

AGM, Quote, Tastings

AGM Attached to this Newsletter you will find the minutes from the 2017 AGM. The President and Treasurer will present their reports on the night and details will subsequently be made available on the Club’s website for those who might...
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Hawke’s Bay Wine – Autumn/Winter edition

Hawke’s Bay Wine – Autumn/Winter edition

Click cover image to view the autumn & winter issue. Opens in a new tab. Hawke's Bay Winegrowers presents your digital issue of Hawke's Bay Wine - Autumn/Winter edition Studying Syrah berry size Turning vision into reality - a business strategy for...
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Take me there

Take me there

A vineyard in Rudesheim (on the Rhine), Germany – Riesling country
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Things you always wanted to know about wine

Things you always wanted to know about wine

Cathy Gowdie - Stuff | October 25, 2017 (These are some excerpts from an article which actually canvassed 10 things you might want to know about wine. I have picked out several that I found more interesting. The rest, in fact,...
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Have you Heard

I recently went to my new doctor. After two visits and exhaustive tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age. I was a bit worried what he meant by that, so I asked him, "Do you think...
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Cellar Club Inc – Annual General Meeting

Cellar Club Inc – Annual General Meeting

The Cellar Club Inc Annual General Meeting will be held as follows: 8pm Wednesday 9 May 2018 Johnsonville Community Centre Moorefield Road, Wellington Directions  Please give some thought to any proposals you might want to introduce for the meeting, we...
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Haythornthwaite Wines – March 2018

Haythornthwaite Wines – March 2018

What a great evening with Mark and Susan. A nice blend of where they have come from and an outline of where the business is going now. Their business in Martinborough has taken an upturn with the introduction of platters...
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