A vintage year: Cross Hares
Print this story The daffodils are in full flower, lambs are frolicking and the vines at Cross Hares are already forming new buds of spring. For vintners Natalie and Warrick Edwards, it’s been a busy year at the vineyard, but the rewards have been worth all the hard work and anxiety, as by […]
Home of fine wine: Clark Estate
Print this story Clark Estate needs no introduction for budding wine connoisseurs. The family owned 36-acre vineyard in the Upper Awatere Valley in Marlborough is home to some of the most delectable vintages in the South Island. One could describe the wines of Clark Estate in three words – powerful, vibrant and authentic. […]
What’s in the cellar?
Print this story There’s a gentleman at FreshChoice Merivale’s Wine Cellar, Andy Gutschlag, who has a real understanding and appreciation for finding the perfect partnership between food and beverages. We caught up with Andy about his top tips. Can you tell us about yourself? I have spent most of my life in […]
Twilight in the Vines: CharRees Vineyard
Print this story Good things have always been said to come in small packages and when it comes to certain things in life, it’s all about quality over quantity. CharRees meets both these briefs in a small family owned boutique vineyard just off State Highway One on southern edge of Ashburton, just south […]
A noble tipple: Clark Estate Winery
Print this story Clark Estate Winery’s new wild-fermented range Clericus offers a broader, more sophisticated taste. A derivative of Clark, Clericus is a word associated with the most noble scholars in Roman society – and the exquisite selection is certainly worthy of its namesake. Slowly ageing since 2016, the Clericus range includes a […]
Seek Spy, find why: Spy Valley Wines
Print this story Hidden in the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand, you’ll find family owned estate Spy Valley Wines featuring award-winning, sustainably crafted wines that capture the unique time and place of every harvest. Six varieties of grapes are grown on more than 160 hectares of pristine vineyards. It just so happens that […]
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