Explore Waipara

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 […]

CharRees Vineyard

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 […]

Ataahua Wines

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, […]

Clark Estate

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 […]

LOUIS Champagne Bar

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 […]

Straight 8 Estate

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”. […]