Published in the Nelson Mail 20.06.18 Wine show season is rapidly approaching. The range of competitions that showcase the finest of wines includes the New World Wine Awards, for which entries are now open, that has a focus on quality wines priced…
Owning a small business comes with many challenges, I love seeing a business succeed and then have the challenge of what to do when it comes time for the owners to retire or move on to something different. Planning for…
One thing I love about the wine industry is anyone can be part of it, it doesn’t matter how big or small you want your vineyard and wine production to be, there is a place for you. I recently discovered…
Over the years I have written a few columns on the benefits of having a wine cellar; too often these days we just grab something from the shelf in the supermarket when we are shopping but while many wines are…
On the 27th March 2018 Nelson lost one of its pioneering winemakers, Dr Dave Glover passed away. Please excuse my indulgence in this column as I reflect on a man who taught me a huge amount about wine, I don’t…
Shayne Cox, the winemaker at Kaimira Estate in Brightwater, is one of those laconic guys who appears to cruise through life but behind that laid back exterior is a hard-working, very talented and focused winemaker who is passionate about making…
If you are a visitor to Nelson then this column is for you, other than a bit of rain at night last week the weather this summer holiday season has been stunning and I am sure you have been making…
All of the stress of Christmas dinner is behind us so it is time to kick back, let someone else cook for you and enjoy the many outdoors dining opportunities the Nelson Tasman region has to offer. You can sit…