2026 Wine Grape Harvest
The wine grape harvest is an exciting and very busy time at every winery, there is always a little nervousness around what the autumn weather will deliver during this critical time. Rain at the wrong time can cause havoc in…
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…
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…
Nelson Winegrowers Chardonnay and Pinot Noir trophies
Each year for about the last 25 years Wine Nelson has held a competition for the Colin Harrison Memorial Trophy…
Iconic Family Wine Businesses – Phil Parker
Phil Parker is an Auckland based wine writer who has his own Fine Wine and Tour company This month, I’m…
Family Business – by Phil Parker
This month, I’m featuring wines from two iconic producers – Sir George Fistonich, and Pegasus Bay’s Donaldson Family. Sir George…