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Family Business – by Phil Parker

Family Business – by Phil Parker

July 4, 2024

This month, I’m featuring wines from two iconic producers – Sir George Fistonich, and Pegasus Bay’s Donaldson Family. Sir George has been in the industry since 1961 when he planted his first vineyard in Mangere at the tender age of…

 
Dichotomy

Dichotomy

September 20, 2021

This month, folks, we are exploring the theme of dichotomy. It’s a very cool word and I don’t often get to use it in casual convo. It also rhymes with lobotomy but that’s not particularly relevant. Though … years ago…

 
Hans Herzog and Natural Wines

Hans Herzog and Natural Wines

March 3, 2021

I have tried many natural wines in recent years and have written a little about this style of winemaking in previous columns, I am generally quite disappointed in many of those I have tried, but the glaring exception are the…

 
Homemade.Kiwi dried products

Homemade.Kiwi dried products

February 17, 2021

I regularly come across new products that are being made and sold by people starting their own business but it isn’t often I find someone who is a little older, and should have retired years ago, creating a new business.…

 
Kaikoura Cheese

Kaikoura Cheese

October 16, 2019

Kaikoura Cheese may be based in Marlborough but their wonderful cheeses have been available at the Nelson Saturday Market and Nelson Farmers Market for a number of years, their cheeses also appear on many restaurant and café menus in this…

 
Tohu Single Vineyard wines

Tohu Single Vineyard wines

September 4, 2019

Tohu Wines, Kono Wines and Aronui Wines are brands owned by Wakat? Incorporation and operated as part of their Kono food and beverage division. While all are obviously wine brands, they have a different regional focus; Tohu Wines are produced…

 
The Nutt Ranch

The Nutt Ranch

April 11, 2019

Owned by Keith Hair & Georgina Ponder The Nutt Ranch is a hazelnut orchard located in the Waihopai Valley in Marlborough, Keith and Georgina bring their harvested and processed nut treats to the Nelson Farmers Market each Wednesday. I have…

 
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