About 10 club members enthusiastically boarded the mini bus that had been hired from a firm that we always use without incident. Off we went and as we rose up the slope to the oaks layby at the top of … Continue reading →
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 →
The June meeting will discuss Wine faults. If you have sadly made a wine that is not up to par and would like help to identify the cause and the fault please bring it along for discussion and feedback – … Continue reading →
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 →
With the meeting formalities dispensed with we got on with the annual baking competition judging. Our guest judge was unable to attend so the Beer Breads were judged by all present. A show of hands declared Robyn the winner. Following … Continue reading →
These were held on the 3rd of August. Our neighbours, Central Hawkes Bay Winemakers and Brewers Club, were invited to enter and 67 entries of beer, wine and liqueurs were judged on the day. Some close competition took place with … Continue reading →
After the meeting formalities our speaker Tim Creagh, viticulturist from the E.I.T. in Hawkes Bay gave us a wonderful history of the grape vine and some of the functions of different parts of the plant. Interestingly the species would have … Continue reading →
Quite a good turnout for this meeting. Sometimes the winter months keep a few at home by the fire. Once the organisational part of the meeting was put to bed we had a friendly Housie night. We had 4 draws … Continue reading →
A smaller than usual attendence at this meeting. However it was good to see John back after a long ailment and hope we see him regularly in the future. We welcomed two visitors and hope they gleaned something of interest … Continue reading →
This is to be held at Brian’s place on the afternoon of 2nd Feb from 4 ish onwards. The CHB club is invited to this event so members remember when you bring your salads or whatever bring enough to feed … Continue reading →
Kate Radburnd part owner and winemaker of C J Pask gave us a very interesting history of her involvement in the winemaking industry and her involvement in C J Pask Wines. Ex of Roseworthy she visited NZ looking for a … Continue reading →
This will be held on the 17th October at the Deaf Hawkes Bay rooms, 22 Lee Street, Taradale at 7.30pm. The guest speaker will be Kate Radburn and she will give us her perspective of being a female in a … Continue reading →
A good turn out at this meeting held on 19th September at our clubrooms, Deaf Hawkes Bay Lee Street Taradale. The raffle was won by Art, a new member tothe club. After the formal meeting we we honoured to have Tony … Continue reading →
This meeting was a little different in that it was hosted at Edna and Tom’s home. The reason was to view Evonne Lork’s new Thirsty Work wine show on the Food Channel. Our interest was in that she visited Norm’s … Continue reading →
A good turn out for this meeting to hear Martin Greig of Mission Wines give us a run down on the company’s latest operations. They have purchased a vinyard in Malborough to enhance the company’s labels with an emphasis on … Continue reading →