I consider myself a columnist with a particular specialty in wine and food, I have been writing about wine for The Nelson Mail since 2000 and about food and beverage since 2015. I write for several publications and taste many wines each week, some are sent as samples by wine companies, some are from our cellar, some we buy and others dinner guests bring along to share with us. I will publish tasting notes for most of them. I am a member of Wine Writers of New Zealand and devout lover of all styles of food, wine, beer and whiskey.
Flaxmore Vineyards
Flaxmore Vineyards takes its name from the road it sits on, Flaxmore…
Eden Orchards' Cherry Juice
A few months ago I spotted a few bottles of cherry juice at a…
Gloucester's Bakehouse
There has been a takeaway shop in Gloucester St serving the semi-industrial…
Mavis & Osborn
This column is a little different to others I write, but it is…
Safari Treats - South African Food Store
Biltong is a traditional South African meat product that has…
League of Brewers - Home Brew & Distilling Supplies
Just like having a sore tooth and your dentist is closed I think…
Nicola Galloway - Homemade Table
It will be no surprise to any of you that I love great foods…
26000 Vodka
You may remember the 26000 brand of vodka products from a few…
Te Mania & Richmond Plains Wineries
Labour Weekend is when wineries traditionally throw open their…