Kahurangi Wines Distribution changes
There’s been plenty of change in the local wine scene over the winter months, from new winemakers to business sales we have seen it all in what is a relatively…
The Junction’s Cheese specialist
Located at the Grape Escape complex on the corner of McShane Road and the Appleby Highway The Junction is a little grocery store providing a beautiful range of wonderful artisan…
Brightwater Vineyards new winemaker
Over the last year or so there has been a shuffling of chairs in the local wine scene, mainly with winemakers moving to new opportunities with other producers. When Tony…
Rhubarb Sour
A relatively east but delicious cocktail with a great explanation of how to recreate it at home. Ingredients 45ml Rhubarb sour (Warner Edwards Victorian Rhubarb is a very good choice)…
Brightwater Vineyards Pinot Noir gets Gold Medal for 12th time
Brightwater Vineyards 2017 Lord Rutherford Pinot Noir has just been awarded a GOLD MEDAL at New Zealand International Wineshow! This is Brightwater Vineyards 12th gold medal for Pinot Noir and now means that every…
New Season’s Wines from Nelson
At the risk of repeating myself I love this time of the year, everything in the garden is starting to sprout into life again after being dormant during the winter,…
True Leaf Microgreens
If you have noticed the small packs of microgreens at your local supermarket or fruit and vegetable store and wondered how they are different to the packs of various bean…
Miles Drewery and The Sausage Press Deli Co
Once you discover a love for producing outstanding food you will be trapped forever and that’s certainly the case for Miles Drewery who started another food business about three years…
Blackenbrook Vineyard
I have been a fan of Blackenbrook Vineyard’s wines for many years, in fact I have been following the evolution of this family business since their first wines hit the…
Tohu Single Vineyard wines
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,…