JUNE 2006

Midlands Hawke's Bay Charity Wine Auction
Church Road Winery, 4th June 2006
Welcome to the warm heart of Hawke’s Bay and the Midlands Hawke’s Bay Charity Wine Auction 2006.

This is New Zealand’s ‘Oldest Wine Auction” and as each year goes by the lots get bigger and more people come from further a field.  The news is out!  Hawke’s Bay gold is not confined to the bare rolling hills of summer, it lies within the lives, hopes and dreams of those who give to make this event possible.

Giving, as practised by the good vintners, sommeliers, chefs, artist and supporters of the Midlands Hawke’s Bay Charity Wine Auction is a celebration of themselves and community.  Not only do they give but also they offer their best unstintingly.  Hence the lots we have in front of us today represent the epitome of excellence.  These wines are the very finest their makers can produce.  Their art, passion, knowledge and skill is infused in every drop.  

Winery Engineering Association Australian Conference Adelaide, 21-22 June 2006 In June, the Winery Engineering Association Ltd will host its annual conference and exhibition in Adelaide in a special two-day event. This year will see the introduction of the research paper section which will give emphasis to research and development in the winery and the industry. The 2006 WEA Annual Conference and Exhibition is designed to facilitate the innovation and development interests of wine industry engineers, winemakers, maintenance staff and suppliers. The conference will present segments on refrigeration, environmental issues, packaging, production, benchmarking performance, lean manufacturing, resource utilisation, quality assurance, process control, filtration and more. Registration forms are available from Ray Pender or from the web page, see link above.

Ray Pender 0428 147 237 Email