Publication date 20.09.16 – Yum Granola
Sarah Hedger and Mike Cowlin are another couple who have moved to Nelson so they can be close to the…
Wine Nelson – Nelson Mail 13.09.16
Making great wine is only part of the wine business, after ensuring the quality is as good as it can…
SnapaFeast and Brett McGregor – Nelson Mail 06.09.16
The name Snapafest may lead you to think a seafood festival is all about snapper but as the name stands…
Trophies and Falcon Ridge Estate – Nelson Mail 30.08.16
At the Bragato Wine Awards dinner last Thursday Nelson wineries were shining lights once again with three trophies being awarded…
Tony Southgate – Nelson Mail 24.08.16
Last week I introduced you to Jonny Hiscox, the guy who grows the grapes for Aronui wines, this week I…
Jonny Hiscox – Nelson Mail 16.08.16
Jonny Hiscox is rightfully very proud of his workplace, the Whenua Matua vineyards that are home to Aronui Wines. The…
Deville is in the detail – Nelson Mail 09.08.16
Geoff Mclean had a dream of owning a cafe since he was twenty and when Kafiene, a struggling cafe came…
Mapua Country Store – Nelson Mail 02.08.16
I first met Kirsten Ammann when she ran the cellar door, local trade and events operation at Neudorf Vineyards. Today…
Jim Harré – Wine Judge – Nelson Mail 20.07.16
There has been much talk in the media in recent months about independence of wine writers, paid reviews and gold…