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Lockdown in Christchurch

Lockdown in Christchurch

September 10, 2021

We also know how much the hospitality sector hurts during Covid lockdowns so when Level 3 restrictions kicked in we decided to do what we would do at home, buy at least two or three click & collect meals each week from a restaurant, café or takeaway place in Christchurch to support the sector. I hope you’re doing the same in Nelson.

 
Autumn Roundup

Autumn Roundup

May 7, 2019

Here we go with some recommendations for the cooler weather and hearty indoor dining with the heat pump on! Undivided ‘Vin De France’ Chardonnay 2017 $18.99 Great value bargain Chardonnay from France with a screw top. Vin De France pretty…

 
What I Drank in The Holidays

What I Drank in The Holidays

February 28, 2019

Our Auckland summer keeps going and going and long may it last. Grapes love dry, hot weather – so bring it on. Most folks will now be in denial, having returned to work after the summer holiday break.  Summer is…

 
Visiting Christchurch

Visiting Christchurch

November 22, 2018

Published in the Nelson Mail 21.11.18 In recent weeks we have been to Christchurch a couple of times and while we have been there many times since the earthquakes the inner city is starting to come back to life. Since…

 
Wonderful Waipara – NZ’s best kept secret

Wonderful Waipara – NZ’s best kept secret

November 17, 2018

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 the ready?  Thirsty?  Okay, relax.  I am your guide. I tend to think…

 
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