Secretary -H.B. Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Club
Last Sunday (15/3/2026) we hosted a visit by a tour party from all over USA. The Group of 15 Americans were on a tour of New Zealand wineries and were keen to meet some local Amateur Winemakers. With a busy … Continue reading →
The Contest is over and the results of the Gladfield 23rd National Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Competition are in. Firstly, thanks to our sponsors for the great prizes and all the support for our hobby. Never before have we had … Continue reading →
To all Clubs and Federation members, we are pleased to offer this update on the upcoming Nationals; to be officially know as the Gladfield 23rd NZ National Amateur Wine & Beer Competiton & Conference on the 6th, 7th & 8th … Continue reading →
23rd NZ NATIONAL Amateur COMPETITION 2023 Hosted by: Hawke’s Bay Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Club est. 1976 Here are the Wine and Beer specifications you have been waiting for: WINE STYLE GUIDELINES Download 2023 Wine Stye Guidelines: Class W 1 … Continue reading →
Hawke’s Bay Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Club are pleased to announce that the 23rd biennial National Conference and Competition for federated Amateur Winemakers and Brewers will be held near Havelock North, Hawkes Bay on the 6th, 7th and 8th of … Continue reading →
Following the cancellation of the 2021 Nationals due to Covid, we are delighted to announce that the 2023 National Competition & Conference is on and will be hosted by the Hawke’s Bay Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Club. The Competition, as … Continue reading →
The October Meeting saw Blair of The National Distillery Company speak at the meeting and share some highly flavoured Gins they had made, while informing us of the History of the business and his own background. A good evening was … Continue reading →
The 2020 Central Region Competition was held near Havelock North, Hawke’s Bay on the 9th to the 11th October 2020 We had a great response to our call for entries from Affiliated Clubs with 292 Bottles entered! Entries were of … Continue reading →
Hawke’s Bay Amateur Winemakers and Brewers Club is pleased to announce we are hosting the 2020 Central Region Competition! The 2020 Central Region Competition! will be held in Hawke’s Bay on the 9th to the 11th October 2020. The venue … Continue reading →
We have been asked to link to a survey being run by Dr Wendy Parr, wine sensory scientist of Lincoln University. The survey is about ‘the role of wine in our lives’. She says “Anyone who drinks wine (and is … Continue reading →
Hawke’s Bay Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Club “annual” competition. Hi everyone we are hosting another“annual” beer, wine, cider and liqueur competition on Saturday 28 July 2018 at our local HQ, the Hawke’s Bay Deaf Club Rooms, 22 Lee Road, Taradale. Everyone … Continue reading →
The 2017 NZ National Amateur Winemakers & Brewers Federation Bi-Annual Competition was held recently and was hosted by the Manukau Winemakers, Brewers & Apiarists Club in Papatoetoe, Auckland. 5 of our members attended with two of these judging in the … Continue reading →
Program Friday: 8:00 Open 8:30 Judging Briefing 9:00 Judging Start 12:00 Lunch Judges Meeting Friday Eve 6:30pm Registration 7:00pm Drinks and finger food & Raffle sales Saturday 9:00am Bus 1 Depart 9:45 Bus 2 … Continue reading →
Apologies to those clamoring to register for the 20th NZ National Championships. We are working hard to make this a memorable event and can now confirm a bus tour for Saturday as an option. It will include winery visits, a tour … Continue reading →
