"A wise MW (Master of Wine) once told me that his desert island drink would be sherry. He wasn’t meaning your Nana’s Bristol Cream, but the vast array of incredibly complex, mostly bone-dry fortified wines produced in Andalucia, southern Spain."
Magical things are happening in North Canterbury. Cellar Door’s current tasting ‘flight’ of local wines looks at some different varietals that are beginning to flourish here, far from their indigenous homes on the other side of the world.
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Let’s see summer off in style, by making the most of the higher digits on the thermometer while they last.Eternal nights with friends, and never-ending backyard soirees are still on the menu, as far as we’re concerned. The summer vibes continue on for all. Let's drink to that!
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What’s on the menu or your next summer barbeque? We’ve selected our very favourite refreshments to see you from the Christmas table, to New Years shindigs and right into 2021… it’s the fruits of a delicious summer.
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The name, the Māori word Ataahua, which translates to beautiful, picturesque, a place of beauty, makes perfect sense for Ataahua Wines in the stunning setting of North Canterbury and fits the vineyard and wines alike.
The small family-owned and run business is rooted in an established vineyard on the terraces of the Weka River, planted in vines of Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
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We have a sapid selection of spring brews for you to sample - perfect for the emerging backyard events of the season! Check out a spread by Grater Goods while you’re at it.
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