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
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
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
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…
Saint Clair Family Estate Neal and Judy Ibbotson Celebrate ‘Persons of the Year Award’
October 11, 2019
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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…
South Pacific Salt – Perfectly Pure Marlborough Sea Salt
August 6, 2019
A new business opened a packaging plant in Stoke recently, South Pacific Salt sources pure, natural sea salt from Marlborough, refines it and sorts it into different grades then packages it as a premium salt for both the domestic and…
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…
Young Wine Vs Old Wine
March 16, 2019
Over the last month I have opened a few wines, as one does, and this time it was a mixture of new and older vintages. I often get this question – how long should I keep a wine before I…