Social Life of VitUM

The social life of VitUM

It’s not all work!

[Photo: Group members]

VitUM group photo overlooking the Awatere Valley in New Zealand.

Back Row, Left to Right: Steve Martin, Leanne Webb, Marisa Collins, Snow Barlow, Sonja Needs, Andrea Watt (baby Katie)
Front Row, Left to Right: Ashley Wheaton, Alison Oke, Bethany Collins, Greg Dunn

Being in the wine industry it is only right that we visit a few wineries from time to time and taste the local fare.


Wine tasting at Wither Hills, Marlborough NZ	Bethany and Alison compare Pinots

Nothing like a nice alfresco lunch after a hard mornings wine tasting

Of Course it’s not all about the wine!

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Alison shouts a round at the Pub.

Pool anyone?

Cynthia Mahoney (from DPI) and Bethany	Greg and Ashley discussing,...work
Leanne, Marisa and Steve	Alison plays a shot

Conferences can be very mentally tiring with long hours spent taking in as much information as possible. When we get a spare moment we make the best use of our time to relax and unwind.

Steve and Andrea admiring the view at Picton from a sailing boat.

Bethany enjoys the ride around Picton Sounds from a slightly faster boat

Snow ties up the boat while the rest of the crew go for a swim, and yes, it is as cold as it looks!

Our group attend a number of formal dinners at conferences and seminars. It’s a good way to network, and a nice excuse to dress up too.

At the 2006 International Cool Climate Symposium in Christchurch, New Zealand

Leanne and Andrea	Alison and Marisa
Bethany and Mark Krstic (DPI)