What I Drank in The Holidays
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…
Some challenges for the 2019 wine vintage
As I spent a little time talking with wine-grape growers in recent weeks it has become even more obvious climate change is making life interesting for this industry. In early…
The Romano Family
Do you remember the days when the vast majority of The Wood suburb close to the city was dominated by glasshouses and market gardens? If you do then you will…
Raine Family Farm & Oakland’s A2 Milk
Julian Raine say the family has been supplying milk to Nelson region for close to 100 years and they are always looking at how the industry is changing
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
Try A Taste of Nelson
A great way to enjoy local wines is while dining at one of the many outstanding cafes and restaurants in the region, the vast majority of which are proud to serve beautiful wines made right here in this region.
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…
Tasman Bay Food Group
Juicies were one of first products to get a Heart Foundation tick because it is just natural frozen fruit juice with no preservatives or added sugar and the launch of this product coincided with schools wanting healthy options in their school canteens