2019 Harvest Temperature variations, ripening, the winegrowing cycle… All together an unprecedented harvest The buckets and secateurs have been put away again and the grape pickers have now deserted the vineyards. After 11 days of harvesting in summer-like weather, the…
Tasteology included in this years Wild Tomato Dine Out Awards. After our first year in business they received the Best Wine Experience Award for the Nelson / Marlborough region.They would like, thank you to everyone who has supported them and of…
At the risk of repeating myself I love this time of the year, everything in the garden is starting to sprout into life again after being dormant during the winter, the daylight hours are longer, daylight saving has started, the…
If you have noticed the small packs of microgreens at your local supermarket or fruit and vegetable store and wondered how they are different to the packs of various bean sprouts I may be able to help, especially since I…
Once you discover a love for producing outstanding food you will be trapped forever and that’s certainly the case for Miles Drewery who started another food business about three years ago, The Sausage Press Deli Co, follows on from his…
I have been a fan of Blackenbrook Vineyard’s wines for many years, in fact I have been following the evolution of this family business since their first wines hit the market in 2004. Daniel and Ursula Schwarzenbach moved to Nelson…
Tohu Wines, Kono Wines and Aronui Wines are brands owned by Wakat? Incorporation and operated as part of their Kono food and beverage division. While all are obviously wine brands, they have a different regional focus; Tohu Wines are produced…
I think everyone in the region is aware of the fantastic success stories behind many of the food and beverage brands here that have evolved from small businesses to significant exporters of premium products, but as the food and beverage…
Like many people I love a good burger and over the years I’ve some beautifully tasty treats sandwiched between two buns, however I have also had a number of burgers that were unbelievably bad. In Nelson we are lucky to…