LONG-time Melbourne supporter Fred Fuster recently had a weekend to remember when he ventured to the Hunter Valley with club great David Neitz.

Fuster, a member, corporate client and regular attendee of Melbourne events, was the winner of the weekend for two to Tyrrell’s Winery.

The prize included five-star accommodation for two nights, plus massages, golf at Hunter Valley and VIP tickets to Tyrrell's Jazz in the Vines festival.

It also included return airfares from Melbourne to Newcastle, plus a private wine-tasting at Tyrrell’s.

Neitz said it was a great weekend away and one that Fred and his wife Margaret relished.

"Fred and Margaret were great company for [my partner] Kelly and I,” Neitz said.

“We were a little nervous about selecting the MFC select wine, but with a little bit of guidance from Chris Tyrrell, we think everyone will be impressed with our selection.

"On the winery tour I could really feel Tyrrell's 150 years of heritage. I was impressed that even though Tyrrell's a huge producer of wine in Australia, it still used some old fashioned techniques to produce its more boutique wines. It was a fantastic tour.

“Kate Ceberano was amazing at the Jazz festival. Fred had just had a knee replacement, but even he got up and had a dance.”