Labour Weekend around the Nelson region
Spring has been around for a few weeks but Labour Weekend is the time food and beverage businesses shake off…
Seifried Family Winemakers
Seifried Estate Family Winemakers are among the early pioneers of the modern winemaking era in Nelson, and indeed, New Zealand…
Middle Earth Wines new release
It has taken a while but the first 2020 vintage new release wine crossed my desk, and my tongue soon…
Lock down recipe – left overs and pantry items
One of the benefits of spending so much time at home, and not being able to just pop down to…
Fig Recipe & Wine
We have a couple of fig trees at home and they produce a huge crop each year, we get so…
Covid-19 Lockdown recipe and wine recommendation
Being locked in for a few weeks means I don’t get to go and discover and write about some of…
Porta Via
When the owners of Casa del Vino decided to close the doors of their iconic little wine specialty store my…
Old House Vineyards
The New Zealand wine industry attracts people from all walks, people who either have a love of wine and want…
Kahurangi Wines Distribution changes
There’s been plenty of change in the local wine scene over the winter months, from new winemakers to business sales…