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 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 →
A very good turnout at Brian’s place on the 25th January for our annual BBQ. At this we host Central Hawkes Bay club in return to their hosting us at the mid winter feast. 8 of them attended. While pre … Continue reading →
A good turnout at Estuary Restaurant on the 7th December saw us eating a great 3 course meal of our choice, under canvas, on a beautiful warm evening. A great range of meals and we enjoyed the company of each … Continue reading →
For this meeting night the club visited the Zeelandt Brewery in the Esk Valley on Highway 5. Chris Barker has built a brewery and makes German style beers. He worked in breweries in England and New Zealand before starting out. … 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 →
Sixteen of our club travelled to Waipukurau for a great evening of social intercourse with the Central Hawkes Bay Club. They are great hosts and always put on a great meal after comparing drinks from each others club during the … 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 →
WE are meeting at the clubrooms 22 Lee Rd Taradale on the 17th at 7.30pm. We have Tim Creagh from E.I.T. to give us a talk on the latest in winemaking techniques. Coming in August is our annual baking competition … 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 →
Sixteen members were present for the AGM which is held in April every year. After Brian presented his Chairman’s Report and David his Treasurer’s Report the election of officers took place. The positions for club executives were readily filled with a … 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 →