Pinot Noir at Cloudy Bay – Nelson Mail 23.08.17
Last week I was one of a group of wine writers, buyers and communicators who were invited to attend a Pinot Noir Salon at Cloudy Bay hosted by Estate…
Colin Harrison Memorial Trophy & Rimu Grove Wines – Nelson Mail 16.08.17
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of helping judge the Colin Harrison Memorial Trophy for Nelson’s top chardonnay, however, rather than selecting an outright winner as we have…
Chocolate Velvet – Nelson Mail 25.07.17
As the name suggests Chocolate Velvet is a business that specialises in happiness, glorious cake happiness. Established in 2004 by Phil and Leanne Lash in a building at home they…
Lighthouse Brewery’s Dick Tout – Nelson Mail 18.07.17
After 50 plus years of spinning spanners, owning a retail shop and brewing beer Dick Tout has decided it is time to make a last brew and retire; and that…
Aaron Ballantyne – Hopgood’s & Co Head Chef – Nelson Mail 11.07.17
Like many business owners Kevin Hopgood relies on his staff to excel at everything they do and the person leading the kitchen at Hopgood’s and Co is head chef Aaron…
Heke Homemade Herbals – Nelson Mail 04.07.17
I have known Emma Heke for many years, I have always been hugely impressed with the way she has approached her business ventures and she brings the same enthusiasm and…