Mark ‘Horse’ Schultz, left, and Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson reunited in Queenstown this week after the latter determined to find his old mate whom he’d pledged to drink this bottle with, 30-plus years ago. PHOTO: ODT FILESIn October 1995, Queenstowner Craig ‘Ferg’ Ferguson, then a part-time coach driver, had a long session on the wines with fellow driver Mark ‘Horse’ Schultz, whom he’d bump into around the country. Ferguson says every few years he’d see the bottle gathering dust then try without success to locate Schultz online. The old mates caught up by phone and then, this week, in person, along with the undrunk bottle of wine — Schultz was visiting Queenstown before walking the Greenstone Track. Schultz, 60, tells Ferguson, 67: "I remember you vividly writing [the date] on the label.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 17, 2026 15:14 UTC