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Taste Aotearoa: Get to know these five New Zealand wineries. When you're looking to buy a bottle of wine from a country that you don't know much about, the best place to start is with the producers. If you find a producer that you like, you're guaranteed a good time no matter which bottle you select. Today we're getting to know five New Zealand producers. Including four wineries from the sun-kissed vineyards of Marlborough – Catalina Sounds, Isabel Estate, Novum and Spy Valley – and one from the rugged slopes of Central Otago – Nanny Goat Vineyard – this guide introduces you to a selection of standout New Zealand wineries. Whether you’re planning a cellar-door...

Behind the Scenes  Call of the wild - Thinking time over vintage led to the creation of an app to support conversation. "I'm keen to come up with ideas that appeal to my generation" Amy Gibbs  Full Article - Page 26

Wine columnist DENNIS KNILL gives his views on Spy Valley’s Sauvignon Blanc wines. Hidden away in the southern valleys of Marlborough is one of New Zealand’s purest wine growing regions. Spy Valley Wines shares this unique valley with 180 hectares of premium vines that were planted 30 years ago by Bryan and Jan Johnson who had the will and pioneering spirit to work land that was considered too hard, too dry, and too infertile for growing grapes. Today, they have established one of the most successful family-owned wineries in the country, with a range of award-winning varietals that are exported...

Winemakers on the road. The Value of 'boots on the ground' is loud and clear for wine companies selling the new vintages overseas. Amanda Johnson " Telling the story of Appellation Marlborough provides us with a real point of difference for wine buyers looking for quality guarantee."   Full Story Here