Black Estate – 25.04.14
Two years ago a small group of wine writers in New Zealand decided it was time to establish a semi-formal group of writers with the aim of encouraging excellence in…
Learning about wine – 28.03.14
In recent years I have spent some time each year helping students at NMIT’s hospitality course learn about wine. Working with these young people is always a rewarding experience for…
Wineart Degustation Dinner for The Suter and Kahurangi Long Lunch – 14.03.14
During the first weekend of March each year two wine events are held, the Nelson Wineart Degustation Dinner and Auction in support of the Suter and the Kahurangi Long Lunch.…
The Screwcap Marches on – 28.02.14
Way back in 2001 almost everyone (me included) thought decent wine came in bottles with a cork in the neck; anything with a screwcap was either cheap plonk in 2.5…
What have you been drinking over summer – 17.01.14
If you enjoy wine as much as I do I hope you have treated yourself to a fine glass or two over the summer holiday season, I certainly have. What…
Anna Seifried – 7.06.13
In the last few columns I have been telling you about the 2013 vintage along with other events and people in the wine industry I find interesting. It may have…
Nelson Region Rainfall
While the heavy rains and flooding in Nelson that destroyed homes and land just before Christmas last year was headline news the impact on the wine grape growing sector has…