Hello Everyone
Who is winding up the world? - That's what I would like to know!
Likewise, many folk we talk to (and you know we can talk) all agree that time seems to be racing by. This is only our second newsletter this year, we are half way through the year and so much has happened already.
The summer and autumn weather was just the very best we have had for years and that gave us plenty of opportunity for barbeques and family gatherings. I know on very good authority, that lots of Prenzel products were consumed and enjoyed by a good many of you and that's just great - needless to say we're pleased to hear it.

Like the summer weather our Prenzel Distilling Company got off to a hot start by gaining more international awards. It's easier to let you see the Press releases as issued by our Head Office - I hope you enjoy the read.

Press Releases

New Zealand Vodkas Amongst Best In World

Prenzel Distilling Company's Southern Star Vodka beat two New Zealand Vodkas 42 Below and 26,000 to win silver at the San Francisco Spirit Awards 2008. The San Francisco Spirit Awards are the most prestigious spirits awards in the United States.
Prenzel used its years of experience in traditional distilling combined with new thinking to develop Southern Star Vodka. The Vodka's exceptional taste and smoothness is due to Prenzel's complex continuous multi-filtering process and the natural, high quality barley grain spirit, says Master Distiller Hayden Johnstone.
" Winning a prestigious award reflects the high quality of distillation processes that we use for all our products. We are very excited to start 2008 with this success on top of the 13 international accolades we won in 2007", says Marketing Manager Olivia Bowers.
Southern Star Vodka was released to significant local acclaim in December 2007.

Five more awards seals Prenzel's place at the top

Prenzel Distilling Company won five international awards in one week! Two of which were for its Blenheim Bay Gin. The Gin added to its array of awards with gold at Le Monde and two stars (silver) at the Superior Taste Awards, both are in Belgium.
"Blenheim Bay Gin was developed over a long period which included extensive testing against world leading premium gins. We believe our secret to success has been our choice and balance of botanicals."
Prenzel received three other awards at the Superior Taste Awards. Two stars (Silver Medal) for both their Lemon Infused Flaky Salt and Southern Star Vodka, and one star (Bronze Medal) for their Citrus Rice Bran Oil Vinaigrette.
"These awards show just how versatile we are, not only are we a world class distillery but an infusery as well."
Prenzel was one of only two New Zealand companies to win at this year's awards, and the only distillery. When there are so many other quality products made in New Zealand it is enormously gratifying to be seen as the best and were very proud of that.
The International Taste and Quality Institute, iTQi, Brussels, is the world leading independent chef - and sommelier - based organisation dedicated to judging, honouring, and promoting superior tasting food and drink from around the world.
For its juries, iTQi works in close partnership with the 10 most prestigious culinary institutions and the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) in Europe.
Le Monde Selection is an annual competition which sees on average 1500 products from over 70 countries. It has used the same experienced and specialised panel of jury for over a decade.

Yes! We can say with confidence that Prenzel make some of the best culinary and beverage products in the world, and most especially the Best Gin in the World - Remember the name "Blenheim Bay". Come and visit us at our Whitford tasting room and we'll give you a wee taste of the best in the world.

Check out our relaunched website!

We have this week relaunched & merged our two websites into one - check out www.prenzelofwhitford.co.nz for info about our fabulous tasting room as well as facility to purchase products and gifts online.

Staff Update

Judy Monk

Like everything in our lives, nothing is more constant than change - One door closes and another door opens!!
Sadly for us, we said cheerio (but never goodbye) to our lovely Loren who has left us now to pursue her dream to become a beauty therapist.
What a lovely career path for a lovely young lady. We will miss her heaps especially for her artistic flair and her loyal support. We wish her well in her chosen field.

Well, as you probably know we don't hang about waiting for things to happen and already we have a new lady working with us. Her name is Judy - come in and say hello to her soon.
"So", you say, why do we need to expand our team?...

Breaking News!
We are very excited and pleased to tell you that come Mid September we will be opening our second shop. It will be in Botany Town Centre - we're even surprised ourselves. Opening another shop is a giant step for us but we are very excited about it all and we hope you will all come to see us there. Our Whitford shop will continue to trade and will be our home base.
We will keep you posted on our progress and let you know more in our next newsletter - So, watch this space.

Recipe of the Month - Mulled Wine Fruit Cake

INGREDIENTS

125g butter
1 cup sugar
625g mixed fruit
450g crushed sweetened pineapple
50ml Prenzel Mulled Wine Mixer
1 tsp baking soda
2 beaten eggs
1 cup self raising flour
1 cup plain flour
1 tsp baking powder

METHOD

Preheat oven to 180°C and line cake pan.

Put butter, sugar, mixed fruit, pineapple, Mulled Wine and baking soda in saucepan and bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

Cool, then add remaining ingredients and combine well.

Cook for 2 hours - the first hour at 180°C, then lower temp to 150°C for second hour. If cake starts to brown, cover with tin foil.

Check regularly after first hour and remove when an inserted skewer comes out clean. Cool cake in tin.
> For a printable recipe click here.

Prenzel of Whitford: Open 7 days from 10am-5pm
Phone 09 530 8888. Email shop@prenzelofwhitford.co.nz.
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