Experimenting with producing distinctive wines by judicious blending of different varieties has hardly begun in New Zealand. The last decade has seen major advances in blends of Merlot and …
An ongoing revolution This New Zealand story has contrasts, as well as parallels, with the French experience that inspired Dion and Gadille. The transformation of New Zealand viticulture and …
Historical geography of the vine The historical geography of the vine and wine in New Zealand is usefully viewed in a series of overlapping phases: the period of rural …
Regional and Varietal Revolution In the second half of the twentieth century the regional distribution and varietal mix of New Zealand winegrowing was transformed. From an initial base in …
Nick Delegat and Mate Selak, under the watchful eye of customs officer Warren Leonard, draw off alcohol to fortify their ports and sherries. Marti Friedlander, Auckland War Memorial Museum …
A transforming moment The modern New Zealand wine industry developed out of the assortment of wines and vines established in a few regions by about 1960. In Auckland, it …
Shows and live entertainment 1. There are lots of fun shows on board Disney Fantasy. First up, The Muppets star in “The Case of the Stolen Show.” It all …
The Chase is On The colder months might still be favoured by traditionalists, but with no closed season in many cases, lure fishing can be carried out year-round on …