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Kahurangi Estate

Kahurangi Estate

May 12, 2021

Kahurangi Estate was established on the original Seifried Estate site in Upper Moutere more than 20 years ago and grew into a significant wine and liquor production and distribution business before then owners Greg and Amanda day sold the business off in parts.

 
Salvito’s Pizza Bar

Salvito’s Pizza Bar

May 5, 2021

When John Esposito opened a pizza bar named after his two sons (Salvi and Vito) he was determined to bring authentic Italian flavours that reflect his family’s heritage and he has done exactly that with spectacular success. The pizzas at Salvito’s are wonderful.

 
Statement Coffee

Statement Coffee

April 28, 2021

In recent years the number of people investing in good quality, even premium quality, home coffee machines has grown exponentially and if you are one of those buyers then Julian Trigg from Statement Coffee has some tips to help you keep your precious dispenser of a caffeine hit in good condition.

 
Moutere Hills Wines and Forsters

Moutere Hills Wines and Forsters

April 21, 2021

Located in Eggers Road, behind the Upper Moutere village, what was Moutere Hills winery and restaurant has been transformed over the last few of years into Forsters at Moutere Hills, a beautiful dining location where you can sit outside on a sunny day or be wrapped up inside on a colder winter’s day.

 
Hill St Wholefoods

Hill St Wholefoods

April 7, 2021

I am continually amazed at the number of businesses I come across that I didn’t know started their journey in Nelson, one such business is Hill St Wholefoods, a business that makes and sells baking mixes that are now sold…

 
Nelson Grape Harvest 2021

Nelson Grape Harvest 2021

March 24, 2021

The 2021 grape harvest in the Nelson region is going to be remembered for many things, everything from frosts, hail, low rainfall and lower than average temperatures have all had an impact on growing conditions through spring and summer, but through all the challenges some outstanding fruit is currently being harvested.

 
The Fat Tui

The Fat Tui

March 11, 2021

If you have been around Nelson as long as I have you will remember the days of the Texacana Burger Bar in Hardy St with its roller door and counter that was basically on the footpath as well as the…

 
Hans Herzog and Natural Wines

Hans Herzog and Natural Wines

March 3, 2021

I have tried many natural wines in recent years and have written a little about this style of winemaking in previous columns, I am generally quite disappointed in many of those I have tried, but the glaring exception are the…

 
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