What’s the Harm in Exposing Yourself?

We all need light to remain healthy. Amongst other things, it is essential for the metabolism of vitamin D, on which our bone structure depends, and most of this beneficial light comes from the sun.

Staff of Life

Perhaps you have heard about the search for water on the moon, Mars and even more distant celestial bodies. Why all the interest?

The Reward of Sward

Close your eyes and imagine a vineyard. What do you see?

Rolling Leaves

Here is a curly question for you; who or what is a leaf roller?

Surviving the Vintage

So, you thought you would like to do a vintage? In the vineyard, in the winery or a mixture of both? Working over harvest sounds romantic, doesn’t it?

On the Problem of having a Swollen Head

Wandering about a vineyard in the grey of dawn, you may see things in a new light, especially if you have been up all-night fighting frost during the spring. At that season, the vines have no leaves and look rather like an army of small people holding their arms out to bar the way or in welcome. 

Like Wine – Like Vine

As you are reading this, the chances are that you like wine. You may not be an expert but you probably know what type you prefer, even if it’s only “red” or “white”. Wine buffs often pride themselves on being able to identify a range of wines served blind.

Timing is Everything

No doubt you have heard the saying, Timing is everything, and it’s often so true. The difference between success and failure may be a matter of weeks, days, minutes or even seconds. It all depends on your goal, the circumstances and the required action.

Opera in the Vines

It was raining when we left Christchurch one morning earlier in the year and it looked as though it had set in for the day. It was a short journey but, when we arrived at Pegasus Bay Vineyard, Winery and Restaurant, the sky was blue, the sun was shining brightly and the day was warm. Even before we got out of the car, we could hear the lilting refrain of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (CSO) wafting on the breeze to greet us.

Vintage 2017

Ask any wine merchant what is the best vintage of a wine and you can predict the response; it is the vintage they are currently selling. If you don’t believe the wine merchant then why should you trust the winemaker? 

It’s a Pressing Matter

Next time you pop a grape in your mouth, spare a thought for what it is. You’ll be excused if “delicious” comes to mind but we’re not discussing taste, flavour or even variety here, we’re talking about structure.