Greenhough Vineyards

We buy their wines regularly but it is some time since I caught up with Andrew Greenhough from Greenhough Vineyards, so I dropped in to see him for a chat a couple of weeks ago to talk about the current vintage, current release wines and to check on the direction he and his partner Jenny Wheeler are taking their wines.

Kahurangi Estate

Kahurangi Estate was established on the original Seifried Estate site in Upper Moutere more than 20 years ago and grew into a significant wine and liquor production and distribution business before then owners Greg and Amanda day sold the business off in parts.

Moutere Hills Wines and Forsters

Located in Eggers Road, behind the Upper Moutere village, what was Moutere Hills winery and restaurant has been transformed over the last few of years into Forsters at Moutere Hills, a beautiful dining location where you can sit outside on a sunny day or be wrapped up inside on a colder winter’s day.

Nelson Grape Harvest 2021

The 2021 grape harvest in the Nelson region is going to be remembered for many things, everything from frosts, hail, low rainfall and lower than average temperatures have all had an impact on growing conditions through spring and summer, but through all the challenges some outstanding fruit is currently being harvested.

Hans Herzog and Natural Wines

I have tried many natural wines in recent years and have written…

Flaxmore Vineyards

When I told you about Flaxmore Vineyards a couple of years ago…

Farewell to a year that will long live in infamy

The tumultuous 2020 year certainly ended in this region with…

Christmas 2020

Christmas is just two days away and hopefully you have most of…

Central Otago Revisited - by Phil Parker

Over the last twenty years or so, Central Otago wine has established…