May 2015 Meeting
Craig Biggs of Te Motu Wines on Waiheke Island gave us a very good background on the wineries aims and ambitions. It is a very small winery with only 4 ha planted in vines but plan on planting another 4ha. … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Meetings
AGM 2015
A small attendance, but enough to elect officers of the club for the coming year. As it turns out all office bearers maintained there positions with the addition of Bob being added to the committee, a welcome help to get … Continue reading →
Notice of April AGM 2015
This will be held at our clubrooms at 22 Lee Road Taradale at 7.30pm on the 15th April. The election of officers and committee members will take place along with the presentation of the balance sheet by the treasurer. As … Continue reading →
March Club Meeting 2015
After the formal part of the evening was over Norman our long standing and highly experienced member in both beer and wine making gave a pre vintage rundown on preparations for the new season. He emphasised cleanliness and gave instructions … Continue reading →
February Club Meeting 2015
Our guest speaker for this meeting James Ostergren, a winemaker at the Mission, but also a cider maker for his own label, Edge Brook. He has joined in partnership with an apple orchardist and they are making ciders of varying … Continue reading →
November Club Meeting 2014
With the formal part of the meeting over, Brian our Club President, ran a wine and beer themed quiz. Some of it was general knowledge in wine and beer making but also a test of our memory with questions covering our … Continue reading →
October 2014 Club Meeting
As usual this was held at our club rooms on the third Wednesday of the month. After the formal part of the meeting those present took part in a blind German lager tasting that had been organised by David. This … Continue reading →
September 2014 Meeting
At this meeting we heard a very interesting talk from Warren Gibson, winemaker of Trinity Hills, on the aging of wines. Warren has been with Trinity Hills for 17 years and has a vast knowledge of chosen carrier. He noted that … Continue reading →
Aromas
Our Speaker for September was Warren Gibson, winemaker from Trinity Hill Wines and also has his own label Bilancia. Warren has worked at Trinity Hill for 17 years! Warren advised that while aromas are important most consumers were more interested in the … Continue reading →
Up Coming September Meeting
The September meeting will be held at the clubrooms at Deaf Hawkes Bay on Lee St Taradale at 7.30pm on the 17th. Our guest speaker is from Trinity Hill and he will be using the aroma wheel for us to … Continue reading →
August 14 Meeting
The formal part of the evening covered discussion on the arrangements of the up coming club wine and beer completion to be held in late September. The Regional competitions were discussed and those attending have had travel arrangements organised by … Continue reading →
March, April, May, June and July Club Meeting Catchup.
Well it’s been a long time since there was a report from club meetings so a catchup is necessary. At the March 14 Meeting we all learnt the ins and outs of large scale making of kiwifruit wine from our … Continue reading →
February Meeting Notice 2014
The next meeting is on the 19th February at 7.30pm at the Deaf Hawkes Bay clubrooms 22 Lee Street Taradale. All visitors and prospective members are very welcome. The monthly club wine and beer competitions will take place. After the formalities … Continue reading →
October Meeting 2013
Our guest speaker Roland Norman owner and winemaker of Tukipo River Estate gave us a background of himself and how he came to set up his vineyard and winery. He has a background of being a wine merchant in London. … Continue reading →
Next Meeting October 16th
Rolland Norman of Tukipo River Estate will give us some tips in small volume wine production. Guaranteed to be a very entertaining evening, so make sure you get there. Location: Deaf Hawke’s Bay club rooms, 22 Lee Rd, Taradale 7.30pm. … Continue reading →