They Said: "Well Made N.Z."

To give New Zealanders a better appreciation of New Zealand wines, the Henderson firm of Corbans Wines invited about 200 Nelsonians to a wine and cheese evening in the Redwood Hall last month. The evening was voted by all as a tremendous success. During it, the company provided 10 varieties of wine, ranging from sherries to champagne, and the appreciation of the guests can best be measured from the fact that about 40 gallons of wine were consumed. For the most part, guests were predominantly members of the licensed trade. As well, six varieties of New Zealand cheese were provided.

"When, man, when!"Our interpretation of these pix featuring Julie Haybourn and wine steward, Cliff Wratt.

"Will you try a little wine, sir?" asks Jack Burrows.

Peter Hanson, Nelson manager of Levin and Co, and Dick Potton, find the wine to their taste.

These Vips in the wine business, Bill Stewart (Corban's Auckland representative), Peter Hanson, John Rowe (Levin's grocery and wine manager) and Bill Bennett (a Corban's representative) take time off from shop while Biddy Galway provides Roy Gudsell (Corban's sales manager) with a cigarette and a light.

Rick and Bernice Pettifer (Railway Hotel) enjoying the evening.

Also there were Fred and Joan Bowers and Margaret Clelland.

Four of les gels, Elinor O'Connor, Margaret Gubb, Pat Pearce and Bett Pierce.

"Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy. I love New Zealand cheese." A very candid shot of Bob Robinson.

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The Nelson Photo News

No 102 : May 3, 1969

They Said: "Well Made N.Z."