A special invitation to join a very select group of Obsidian Vineyard enthusiasts! Become a member of the Friends of Obsidian Wine Club or, if you are a real devotee, sign up as an “Obsidianado” *

This invitation is our way of offering you the convenience of sampling our exclusive, limited-release wines in the comfort of your own home.

* “Obsidianado” is how we describe someone who fervently appreciates and pursues Obsidian’s wines. It’s a play on the Spanish word ‘aficionado’ meaning a person who is a dedicated fan of a specific interest or activity.

Friends of Obsidian Wine Club

When you become a Friends of Obsidian Wine Club member, you will receive three Obsidian Tasting Packages each year - in the winter, spring and summer. Each will consist of a three-bottle pack and will include winemaking notes and a delicious recipe. 

As a member of the Friends of Obsidian Wine Club, you’ll enjoy:

• Guaranteed access to en primeur and limited release wines not available in retail outlets
• 15% off the retail price of current release wines (minimum order 12 bottles)
• Invitation to member-only events
• First option on Obsidian Magnums. (Only 50 of these will be produced and only in selected vintages)
• Obsidian Vineyard’s ‘Observations ‘newsletter twice a year

Obsidianado

When you become an "Obsidianado", you will receive three Obsidian Tasting Packages each year - in the winter, spring and summer. Each will consist of a six-bottle pack and will include winemaking notes and a delicious recipe. 

As an “Obsidianado”, you’ll enjoy:

• Guaranteed access to en primeur and limited release wines not available in retail outlets
• 20% off the retail price of current release wines (minimum order 12 bottles)
• Invitation to member-only events
• 10% off merchandise at our cellar door
• Complimentary “Obsidianado” fashion shirt
• First option on Obsidian Magnums. (Only 50 of these will be produced and only in selected vintages)
• Obsidian Vineyard’s ‘Observations ‘newsletter twice a year

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Upcoming Wine Club Events

Obsidian Kayak Adventure and Picnic
Each year Ross Kayak Adventures guides an enthusiastic group of Obsidian wine lovers along a selected segment of Waiheke's renowned coast line to a picnic area where we enjoy a delectable picnic lunch served with Obsidian wines. Ross Kayak Adventures will provide all equipment and instruction for the day.Kayaking time 2-3 hours at a relaxed pace.

Time: Sunday, 25th March 9.45 am - 3.00 pm
Place: Meet at the Matiata Ferry Terminal at 9.45am
Cost: $125 includes kayak hire, lunch & wine

Please book at janet@obsidian.co.nz or phone 027 240 1564

Library Vintages
Obsidian is releasing a few treasures for its wine library for Wine Club members. You have a limited opportunity to obtain these older vintages.

The first three vintages of the Obsidian Cabernet/Merlot have been reviewed and highly rated by Bob Campbell last year
http://www.bobswinereviews.com/red/nz-waiheke/obsidian/

They are at their best, so you can enjoy them now.
Obsidian Cab/Merlot 1997 - 18 bottles available $65 per bottle (1st vintage of Obsidian)
Obsidian Cab/Merlot 1998 - 18 bottles available $65 per bottle
Obsidian Cab/Merlot 1999 - 12 bottles available $65 per bottle

If you'd like to order any of these wines, please contact Janet at janet@obsidian.co.nz

Fete de Vendange - 28 April 2012
Mark 28 of April in your diary now for the annual Obsidian Fete de Vendange (Harvest celebration lunch) at Obsidian. Details will be released shortly.

Recent Wine Club Events

On the 18 February we had a full house for the annual "Al Fresco" Dinner. Normally held in January, we moved this event to February this year and we were rewarded with a balmy evening under the stars at the cellar door and enjoyed a delightful meal skilfully prepared by local foodie Gill Osborne. Lindsay Spilman, proprietor of Obsidian brought out some of Obsidian's library wines including the Obsidian Cab/Merlot 1997 and the Weeping Sands Merlot 2004. Both wines worked beautifully with the tender pork belly and butterflied lamb. The Weeping Sands Rose 2011 was matched perfectly with the carpaccio of salmon with fennel, orange and black olives.

Trophy Trail Walk

The weather held for the Onetangi Trophy Trail walk on 5 February and an enthusiastic group of club members dawned their hiking boots and walked the peaceful little hidden valley where grapes & olive trees  share a peaceful quiet space. Along the walk they deviated from the main trophy trail to take in some views of the established Te Motu & Stonyridge vineyards. Obsidian's director Lindsay Spilman provided a commentary on the vineyards & wines of the valley. Towards the end of the stroll they stopped at the new Obsidian "Syrah Terraces" to observe the French style high density planting at the crest of "Block One". They enjoyed a taste of the Obsidian 2009 Syrah and dreamt of things to come as they gazed out from this beautiful vantage point.