After more than ten years of trying without success to get a seat at the annual Pinot at Cloudy Bay event I was beginning to think it was just my destiny to forever fail. The first year I was about to pop my cheque in the post when the phone rang. “Congratulations, you’re pregnant,” announced … Read More
Rick Stein’s Spain on FoodTV (new to food tv) TUESDAYS 12.30pm, 4.30pm & 8.30pm Much as I love my father and my stepfather, for years I’ve harboured hope that one day my mother would marry Rick Stein. His manner is always so warm and effortlessly cheerful and there’s just something about him that makes you … Read More
If you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last week or so would you have missed the news that The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2011 by Marisco Vineyards won the International Trophy for ‘Best in Show Sauvignon Blanc Under £10’ at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London. This is good news for two reasons, … Read More
The 2012 Sauvignon Blanc is classic Cloudy Bay. Lifted and punchy aromatics presented in an elegant and sophisticated fashion, the 2012 vintage has great balance and poise, showing a delicious core of lime-‐citrus flavour and a fresh, crisp acid structure. 25% less Sauvignon Blanc was produced in Marlborough this year due to the lowest temperature … Read More
CRUMBS! WE ARE UP TO EPISODE 5 ALREADY – WHERE DOES THE TIME GO?? Tonight it’s Wairau – Wai not? 9.30pm tonight on FoodTV We crisscross the country with Mr Million-Miles-An-Hour Dr John Forrest and get all medieval on it with the lads from Renaissance Brewing. Old Mout Cider is on our radar – and … Read More
4 September 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEARCH FOR SUPREME SAUSAGE BEGINS Sausage makers nationwide are busy trialing their best recipes in anticipation for the 2012 Devro New Zealand Sausage Competition. Entries are now open to everyone. From local butchers to multi-million dollar corporates, all will be competing to have their sausage named the best in … Read More
Hi there, It’s been bought to my attention that some people are having trouble series linking Thirsty Work on the MySky. So I rang SKY and they’ve told me there’s no reason why it shouldn’t work, but some viewers may simply need to do what’s called a ‘soft reset’ on their decoder. So this is … Read More
Breaking News!! My wine show “Thirsty Work” debuted on Wednesday 15 August on FoodTV Thirsty Work is a new show that unearths some of the personalities behind New Zealand’s successful and innovative Wine and Beverage Industry. The 7 episode series (which debuts on Food TV on Wednesdays from August 15th, 9.30pm) soaks up New Zealand’s … Read More
How has your week been? Not too traumatic I hope. Sadly, I’ve suffered a fate in the last few days that I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. I’ve been found by Readers Digest. Only two years ago I celebrated finally being rid of those constant “Authorised Prize Guarantee” and pushy “Sweepstakes Chances” letters, but … Read More
Over the years in my job as a drinks writer, I have met the most incredible winemakers and craft brewers. I’d dreamt of one day being able to introduce them and their fantastic stories to you and now that’s a reality with my tv series ‘Thirsty Work’. Across four seasons, we uncover the hard-working, pioneering, innovators … Read More