Neudorf Vineyards Evolution and new releases.
As Neudorf Vineyards celebrate the release of the 40th vintage of their iconic Moutere Chardonnay I can’t help reflect on how impressed I am by the way Tim & Judy Finn…
Blackenbrook Vineyards new release wines
If you follow this column you may remember I wrote about the 2022 wine grape vintage a couple of times earlier in the year; the first time was about how…
MAD MELON – part 2
Last week in part one of the Mad Melon story I told you about Jamin Brown and how he started Mad Melon, a fruit processer turning watermelon as well as…
Mad Melon – part 1
I recently discovered a very cool, very smart Nelson business that has made such an impact in a very short time I can’t cover everything I like about the people…
Little River Estate – Cheese Awards Winner
If you follow news about food you will be aware that the new free Trade Agreement with the UK means cheesemakers won’t be able to use the name ‘Feta’ in…
The Brick Eatery
While the world is hibernating to lessen the impacts of Covid many hospitality businesses are struggling, with many long-established restaurants and bars closing their doors permanently, it is fantastic to…
Rain and labour clouds in optimistic outlook for 2022 wine vintage
As you travel around the region supporting local businesses you will have noticed netting being draped over grape vines in almost every vineyard. You may also have noticed some rows…
Nelson Food Distributors and The Chook Farm
Last week I wrote about Skipper’s Choice Sauces and Dressings, this week it’s about another member of the Jones family, Paul Jones and his wife Julie own Nelson Food Distributors…
Skipper’s Choice Sauces & Dressings
Skipper’s Choice Sauces and Dressings is one of those producers that many people may not realise is made in Nelson, but it is a Nelson, family-owned business that has been…
Under the Hood BBQ Sauce
Early last year I wrote about Dave King who started Under the Hood BBQ with his wife Michelle. Since then the business has really taken off, even though it is…