A collection of writing about New Zealand Wine
Assuming now we’re moving on from what is arguable the region’s centrepiece at Gibbston Valley winery; and off on either two wheels onto the excellent Cycle Path, or on SH6 …
Central Otago: Gibbston Valley (Part 2) Read More
Following on from part 2 – you’re in the homeward stretch now!… Whilst in the area, you can call into the Vines Village, a little haven at 193 Rapaura Road …
Marlborough – Part 3 Read More
After your adventures in Part 1 of the Marlborough wine tour; by now you’ll be heading back towards Renwick, and you’re about to have to make some tough choices – …
Marlborough – Part 2 Read More
We’re in Marlborough towards the end of Summer. As you fly into Blenheim airport, one glance out of the window confirms you’re in wine country here. I’d heard that a …
Marlborough – Part 1 Read More
A 5-minute drive, or an easy cycle across the river, from Cromwell, Bannockburn is on the southern banks of the Kawerau River. It used to be known by the miners …
Central Otago: Bannockburn Read More
Kumeu River 75th Anniversary Tasting 23rd November 2019 Kumeu River celebrated their 75th Anniversary with a series of special Chardonnay Masterclass digging out some older vintages for a vertical tasting …
An afternoon at Kumeu River Read More
I arrange to meet Jo Mills, one of the key backroom staff at Rippon, on a sensational day in mid February, at the winery in Wanaka. Rippon Cellar Door has …
Behind the scenes at Rippon Read More
A beautiful mid-February afternoon, spent driving around Bannockburn, brought me to one of the older properties on Felton Road – for many years now, known as Terra Sancta. Spending an …
An afternoon with Terra Sancta Read More
We set off down the hill Heading off into a sparkling sunny mid-winter day, still in Waimauku, we took a detour into the Hunting Lodge. The last time I’d been …
West Auckland – Part 2 Read More
Starting at the top… Auckland offers two world-class winery days out within a half hour of the CBD. One involves hopping aboard a boat and travelling out to the Hauraki …
West Auckland: Part 1 Read More