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“Wine Lovers Collect Fruits of Success.”

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Description: This image was published in the July 23rd 1978 edition of the Tribune weekly newspaper with the caption: "Even at a social function, he can’t resist checking the quality of the wine. Here Malcolm Reeves, who won several prizes, checks the quality of another brew.”

The article read: “The Manawatu Wine Circle’s first presentation of trophies occurred in Palmerston North on July 15. The club was awarding prize-winning titles to its members in previous years, for various classes of wine-making, but the presentation of trophies was a first for the club.

Wanganui wine-makers were also invited to the ceremony, which was part of a social function the club held at the Awapuni Park Community Centre. And what provided the liquid refreshment for the wine-making enthusiasts? Their own wines and beers, of course.

The prizewinners were: -
Most points in competitions M. Reeves,
Dry Red- C. Campbell,
Sweet Red: C. Campbell,
Dry White: M Reeves,
Sweet White; W. Chegwidden,
Dry Red Grape D. Buys.
Dry White Grape: D. Buys,
Dry Other: T. Janssen,
Sweet Other- D. Galloway,
Sparkling Wine: G. Rockell,
Ports and Sherries: M. Reeves,
Beer: D. Galloway

This image forms part of the Manawatū Evening Standard Negative Collection. Unfortunately, only negatives between April and December 1978 are held.