Labour Weekend is the time wineries that have been closed or open for reduced hours during the winter months fling the doors wide open and invite all of us to enjoy the vinous fruits of their labours. Even though that…
Phil and Sheryl Jones established Spencer Hill Estate in the heart of the premium Moutere Hills sub-region of Nelson in 1990. They bought a stunning piece of land and went about making a range of Chardonnays, Oak Aged Sauvignon Blancs,…
Located in the heart of Marlborough wine country Hans Herzog Wines has a focus on outstanding quality and they deliver everything with European style and flair that reflects the Swiss heritage of Hans & Therese Herzog. From the beautiful hand-crafted…
If you haven’t tried the breads produced by Don Rodrigo’s Sourdough Bakery then you have missed something special, not just the breads but also the joy they bring to selling wonderful hand crafted products they make. Rodrigo Ardiles and Katrina Hiller…
The next wine vintage starts when vines sprout their first buds in the next few weeks and for one family it will mark the beginning of their 40th vintage; the Seifried family planted their first vineyard in 1973 with the…
Earlier this year I wrote about some of the initiatives Nelson restaurants were putting in place to encourage you and me to get out of the comfort of our homes during the cold months of winter and I must say…
Nicola’s Cantina, or just ‘Nicola’s’ as everyone calls it, has very quickly become a favourite dining spot for food lovers in the region. Mexican food is the latest craze in dining in other regions around New Zealand but Nicola Cantrick…
Solander is one of those old Nelson companies that many people are aware of but because it doesn’t make headlines in the news the company and the things they do tend to stay below the public radar. However if you…