“All Methode Tradionnelle is sparkling wine but not all sparkling wine is Methode Traditionnelle.” Non Vintage Methode Traditionnelle is the…

Each vintage has its challenges but I am amazed at the quality of wines that have been produced in this region in recent years

Matt Connell was born in Taranaki and grew up in Christchurch, eventually making his way north to where working at…

Tucked away in an old industrial building that used to be used as storage for a liquor store in New St is the very cool inner-city Workshop Café Bar Brewery.

Waipara?  Somewhere near north Canterbury  isn’t it? Yes it is, and if you want to get into some fantastic wines, you should…

Published in the Nelson Mail 31.10.18 There is a new player in the craft cider scene in Nelson and they…

Published in the Nelson Mail 24.10.18 Over the years I have written about some the wonderful food and beverage producers…

Published in the Nelson Mail 17.10.18 I am sure you will know what I mean when I say familiar faces…