Sauvignon Fans Ahoy!

24 September 2012By Yvonne

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

Invercargill Brewery Pitch Black Imperial Stout

24 September 2012By Yvonne

Invercargill Brewery Pitch Black Imperial Stout 9% 330ml $8 If you’re a fan of their 4.5% Pitch Black stout then you’ll no doubt be crowing “Amazeballs!” from the rooftops when you try this re-worked, double strength version.  They’ve doubled the original recipe and halved the water which meant the mash got stuck and then after the … Read More

Cloudy Bay Aroma Wine Garden Created to Savour Scarce Vintage

21 September 2012By Yvonne

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

New Zealand now exporting One Million Cases of Pinot Noir Annually!

20 September 2012By Yvonne

One Million Cases of New Zealand Pinot Noir New Zealand is now exporting well over one million cases of Pinot Noir a year. No surprise considering UK’s wine writer Jamie Goode recent comments that within 10 years New Zealand could be known for making the world’s consistently best Pinot Noir & Syrah. “That is 14 … Read More

TONIGHT ON THIRSTY WORK!

12 September 2012By Yvonne

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

Food TV Sweet September Highlights

4 September 2012By Yvonne

  SEPTEMBER 2012 PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS “SWEET SEPTEMBER”     heston’s feast  (new to food tv) MONDAY 12.30pm, 4.30pm, 8.30pm FROM 17th September 5X60 Heston Blumenthal becomes a gastronomic timelord as he turns off his blowtorch, puts on his chef whites and travels back in time to culinary worlds that have gone un-tasted for centuries to … Read More

SEARCH FOR NEW ZEALAND’S SUPREME SAUSAGE BEGINS

4 September 2012By Yvonne

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

Problems ‘Series Linking’ Thirsty Work?

30 August 2012By Yvonne

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

Thirsty Work Debut

16 August 2012By emma

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

8 WIRED C4 DOUBLE COFFEE BROWN ALE

8 August 2012By Yvonne

8 WIRED C4 DOUBLE COFFEE BROWN ALE 500ml, $11.75 With its rich amber-bronze colour, aromas of toasted hazelnuts, sweet espresso and intense hops, this beer is definitely a new favourite for me. I love the moorish, malty mid-palate and the beautifully balanced coffee flavours on the finish. www.beerstore.co.nz