You may remember Gravity Winery as the former Woollaston Estates and Mahana Winery near Upper Moutere; about two years ago…

When the operators of the restaurant facility at Seifried Estate closed up and went away very suddenly a few years…

A few weeks ago Ursula Schwarzenbach asked me if I would like to visit them to taste their 2020 vintage…

It has taken a while but the first 2020 vintage new release wine crossed my desk, and my tongue soon…

Being locked in for a few weeks means I don’t get to go and discover and write about some of…

I was recently reminded of an old Chinese saying ‘may you live in interesting times’. Some people have thought of…

Welcome to 2020, I sincerely hope the holiday season has treated you kindly so far and that you have been…

The New Zealand wine industry attracts people from all walks, people who either have a love of wine and want…