Nelson wines & climate change
Each vintage has its challenges but I am amazed at the quality of wines that have been produced in this region in recent years
Matt Connell – Wines Southern Superman
Matt Connell was born in Taranaki and grew up in Christchurch, eventually making his way north to where working at iconic Auckland microbrewery Galbraiths inspired him to complete a post-grad…
The Workshop Café Bar Brewery
Tucked away in an old industrial building that used to be used as storage for a liquor store in New St is the very cool inner-city Workshop Café Bar Brewery.
Wonderful Waipara – NZ’s best kept secret
Waipara? Somewhere near north Canterbury isn’t it? Yes it is, and if you want to get into some fantastic wines, you should know more about it. Sitting up straight? Corkscrew in hand? Glass at…
Capital Cider Co.
Published in the Nelson Mail 31.10.18 There is a new player in the craft cider scene in Nelson and they will be launching their Capital Cider Co. treats on the…
Local Food and Beverage Heroes
Published in the Nelson Mail 24.10.18 Over the years I have written about some the wonderful food and beverage producers Nelson is lucky enough to have living and working in…
Tasteology @ Kahurangi Estate
Published in the Nelson Mail 17.10.18 I am sure you will know what I mean when I say familiar faces and tastes in a different place, and that is exactly…
Society Coffee Roasters
Published in the Nelson Mail 19.09.18 Society Coffee Roasters is the latest entrant into Nelson’s boutique coffee production sector, and the owner brings a wealth of experience with him. Guy…
Vintage Port Tasting, Wellington
Published in the Nelson Mail 12.09.18 A few weeks ago I got an email asking me if I would be interested in going to a luncheon in Wellington to taste…
Brightwater Vineyards
Published in the Nelson Mail 01.08.18 Brightwater Vineyards is one of Nelson’s quiet achievers, owners Gary & Valley Neale just get on with the business of making fantastic wines and…