Toast to tours: Explore Waipara
Kaye Souter’s passion for wine is infectious and extends beyond just drinking it. As the owner of Explore Waipara Wine Tours, Kaye prides herself on offering unique winery tours individually catered to her clients. “The point of difference with our business is we aim to make our wine tours as […]
A tipple at twilight: CharRees Vineyard
CharRees Vineyard is thrilled to announce it is again hosting the Twilight in The Vines evening. This magic occasion is in its fourth year, its success reflected in the growing numbers attending each year. To be held this year on Saturday 24 November, this gorgeous event is the perfect way to […]
Fruit of the gods: Ataahua Wines
Amongst the many quatrains found in the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, these words, written in the 11th century, have achieved immortality: “A loaf of bread, a jug of wine and thou beside me, singing in the wilderness…” Omar certainly had the perfect recipe for a contented life sussed – food, […]
A talent for a tipple: Clark Estate
Based on 34 acres in the Upper Awatere Valley next to the Black Birch Stream is one of New Zealand’s best boutique wine vineyards A family affair, Peter and Jane Clark have fostered some stunning vintages with Simon Clark now leading the charge in creating something a little different every […]
The place to be: LOUIS Champagne Bar
“We have a saying around here,” LOUIS Champagne Bar Owner Jason Whitelaw says. “A party without champagne is just a meeting.” With twenty-five premium champagnes, delectable oysters and a menu specially designed to keep the party atmosphere going, LOUIS is where the cream of the crop will be celebrating this […]
An exceptional estate: Straight 8 Estate
When you mention Straight 8 Estate to someone, they usually respond with, “I have really been meaning to go there”. Situated at 2321 Main South Road Burnham, Straight 8 Estate, named after their rare Railton Light Sports vintage car, owners James Shand and Mary Jamieson create some “seriously drinkable wine”. […]
Forging a tourism career: Emma Chisholm
Emma Chisholm is continuing a strong tradition as the third generation of her family to forge a career in the Southern Lakes tourism industry – and she inherited her parents’ knack for thinking outside the square. Having bought tour company Alpine Adventures last year, Emma and fiancé Lee Saunders recently […]
The Grape Debate: There’s a battle brewing within the Central Otago wine industry
There’s a battle brewing within the Central Otago wine industry, but it’s for a good cause. And there shouldn’t be any ‘sour grapes’ at the end of it. Following the success of similar events in Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough, the Colliers International Grape Debate comes to Southern Lakes this month. […]
Winter’s Must-Attend: Clicquot in the Snow
This year’s Clicquot in the Snow in Queenstown from 2-5 August marks the 200th year since Madame Clicquot blended the world’s first rosé champagne and, to honour the special anniversary, long-time friend of the brand, designer Kathryn Wilson has designed a special edition rosé pink belt. To the delight of many Kathryn Wilson […]
The art of Flowers & Wine: Samantha Rose Flowers
On Friday 6 July, something a little special took place at Burnett Street. Number 179 Burnett Street, is occupied by Samantha Rose Flowers. Sam, as she is commonly known around the Mid Canterbury region, paired up with Charlie and Esma Hill from CharRees Vineyard and welcomed seven ladies into the store for Ashburton’s […]
