An overnight Reefton Distillery exploration
While the focus of this column is Nelson Tasman food and beverage, I also know Nelson people like to travel, Karen and we recently had a quick overnight trip to Reefton to visit the distillery there. While that was the…
An overnight Reefton Distillery exploration
While the focus of this column is Nelson Tasman food and beverage, I also know Nelson people like to travel,…
2026 Wine Grape Harvest
The wine grape harvest is an exciting and very busy time at every winery, there is always a little nervousness…
Seifried Estate 50th vintage and new label
I have been following the growth of Seifried Estate for decades, since the early 1980’s in fact, when I first…
Pre-Packaged convenience comes at a cost
It doesn’t matter whether its takeaways from your favourite burger place, a grab-and-go meal from the corner dairy or service…
Solbevi Limoncello Spritz
The Solbevi Limoncello Spritz embodies the essence of an Italian summer in a convenient can! Solbevi Limoncello Spritz is an…
Sovrano Cream Limoncello
I had the pleasure of encountering the delightful team at the Nelson Italian Festival, where they introduced me to Sovrano…
Climate and Natural Resources Create the Perfect Recipe for Pete’s Natural Sodas in a can
When running to near capacity the folk at Pete’s can fill and package about 5000 cans of soda a day, and that’s a lot of sodas for a small business to produce. They currently have sparkling water, lemonade, kola and feijoa lemonade available in cans.
Nelson breweries and Beer Festival
One thing we can guarantee in life is that things change, and we have seen a few changes in the…
Summer Holiday Guide
This summer, whether you’re a Nealon Tasman local or a visitor to this beautiful region, this is the perfect time…