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 →
After general business the members present partook in a blind tasting of 5 commercial, but not boutique, draught beers. Those involved were Ranfurly, Skippers(a Brew sold by The Mill), Double Brown, DB Draught and Waikato Draught. While there were differences … 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 →
A mini van abley driven by June’s grandson took 11 of us to be wined and dined at our neighbours, the Central Hawkes Bay Winemakers and Brewers Club. As usual there was a great choice of drinks for the pre … Continue reading →
Our club has again been invited to Central Hawkes Bay wine and brewers club pot luck dinner that takes place around this time every year. It is on the 11th August and kickoff is at 6pm at their clubrooms. Our … Continue reading →
The next meeting will be held at the Deaf Hawkes Bay clubrooms on Lee Street Taradale at 7.30pm on the 18th July. The guest speaker is Martin Greig, Sales and Business Development Manager of Mission Wines. He will be giving … Continue reading →
For a change we had our monthly meeting at Roosters Brewery on Omahu Road in Hastings. Chris, the owner and brewer, gave us a run down on how he came to set up and own the brewery. He has a … Continue reading →