Choosing Top Nelson Chardonnay
Wine producers in the Nelson region are a very lucky bunch of people, the soil and climate conditions here mean they are able to produce a number of varieties incredibly well unlike some other regions, Chardonnay is one of those varieties.
Old House Vineyards
The New Zealand wine industry attracts people from all walks, people who either have a love of wine and want…
Colin Harrison Memorial Trophy
Each year at the Nelson Winegrowers annual dinner The Colin Harrison Memorial Trophy is presented to the producer of the…
Brightwater Vineyards
Published in the Nelson Mail 01.08.18 Brightwater Vineyards is one of Nelson’s quiet achievers, owners Gary & Valley Neale just…
Wine Shows and Judging
Published in the Nelson Mail 20.06.18 Wine show season is rapidly approaching. The range of competitions that showcase the finest…
Colin Harrison Memorial Trophy & Rimu Grove Wines – Nelson Mail 16.08.17
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of helping judge the Colin Harrison Memorial Trophy for Nelson’s top chardonnay,…
Richmond Plains and Te Mania Wines – Nelson Mail 06.12.16
Established by David Holmes in the early 1990’s Richmond Plains was among New Zealand’s first BioGro certified organic vineyards and…