Fine Wines of New Zealand 2020 selection announced
A total of 95 wines from across New Zealand have been selected as part of the Fine Wines of New Zealand list for 2020 with seven of the 14 new…
2020 Halliday Australian Cabernet Challenge Collaboration
The fifth Halliday Australian Cabernet Challenge will take place in September 2020. Thanks to recent restrictions the Cabernet Challenge broadens its footprint and leverages the judging talent across three States with…
Hospitality businesses need to step up to the mark
I think by now you will know I am a huge supporter of this region and all the outstanding people and businesses we are lucky enough to have based here.…
Kumara Puree
As part of his "basics recipes" Aaron says this one turns a humble, seasonal ingredient into a delicious side dish to serve with roast chicken or pan-fried fish Ingredients 100g…
Grape expectations as entries open for 2020 New World Wine Awards
Media Release Entries are now open to the 2020 New World Wine Awards and the judges are eagerly awaiting the chance to taste test the first wines from what has…
Rockburn Announces New General Manager – Tim Severne
Rockburn Wines Ltd. is pleased to confirm the appointment of Tim Severne as General Manager effective immediately. Tim has significant sales and marketing management experience working with leading New Zealand…
Nelson Farmers Market
One of the things I have been happiest to see back in full operation as the country moves out of enforced isolation is the Nelson Farmers Market that is held…
Rustic Cuisine
Rustic Cuisine on Rutherford St is owned by my two favourite French people, Mylene and Greg Auphan who used to own La Gourmandise. Their latest venture is to develop a…
Squires Café & Bar
In recent weeks I’ve been telling you about some of the delicious takeaway food we have been buying from local restaurants during Level 3 restrictions but now restrictions have relaxed…
Best Friday Night Takeaways
I can’t wait until the Covid-19 restrictions ease a little so we can get back to some sense of a functioning community again but the way local restaurants in particular…