Trudy Sheild – Published Nelson Mail 27.09.17
I have been following the winemaking career of Trudy Sheild for many years because I think she is a winemaker with an exceptional talent. I first met her when she was an assistant winemaker at Waimea Estates, and wasn’t at…
Jellyfish Restaurant and Bar – Nelson Mail 20.09.17
Sitting on the new deck at Jellyfish Restaurant with views across the wharf and down the estuary to the open sea, is arguably the best waterside aspect in the region. TDC recently repaired the heritage wharf-side building that is home…
FORD’s Restaurant & Bar – Nelson Mail 13.09.17
The building FORD’S Restaurant is located in at the top of Trafalgar Street has had many iterations as a café or restaurant since the late 1980’s. I can’t remember what business was operating in the premises before Jane and the…
FORD's Restaurant & Bar – Nelson Mail 13.09.17
Kahurangi Liquor Distributors – Nelson Mail 06.09.17
A couple of years ago I wrote a column about Kahurangi Liquor Distributors and the Port wines they import and distribute; just over a week ago Greg and Amanda Day invited me to a luncheon with other wine writers to…
Bacco Restaurant & Wine Bar – Nelson Mail 30.08.17
Bacco Restaurant & Wine Bar – Nelson Mail 30.08.17
In case you haven’t noticed Café Affaire at the top of Trafalgar St was renamed as Bacco Restaurant and Wine Bar about 18 months ago. Owner Terry Milton set up Milcrest Wines about 10 years ago when he “bought a…
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 Director Yang Shen, Senior Winemaker Tim Heath and Viticulture Manager…