Seifried Estate Family Winemakers are among the early pioneers of the modern winemaking era in Nelson, and indeed, New Zealand…

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…

There’s been plenty of change in the local wine scene over the winter months, from new winemakers to business sales…

Over the last year or so there has been a shuffling of chairs in the local wine scene, mainly with…