Te Kano Estate owners Rhonda and Keith Lloyd fell in love with Northburn on sight and today it is the beating heart of their extensive venture encompassing four vineyards. General manager Nick Hunter says “the vineyards at Northburn, Bannockburn and Waitaki all add something special to the
Passion for their Mondillo Vineyards, an inherent love of the environment and a desire to consistently produce exquisite wines are the drivers for Domenic and Ally Mondillo whose cellar door, set in the majestic and rugged Bendigo Station, is one of the region’s best kept secrets. Domenic’s Italian heritage
With their “no compromise” mantra Andy and Misha Wilkinson set out 20 years ago to produce some of New Zealand’s finest wines from their aptly named Misha’s Vineyard. The Central Otago vineyard was named one of New Zealand’s Top 20 wine producers after just a few vintages
Burn Cottage Vineyard was developed from a passion for Pinot Noir, a bit of fortuitous timing and a gut feeling about the land in Central Otago. “When Marquis & Dianne Sauvage set up the vineyard their focus was on biodynamic viticulture to craft world-class Pinot Noir,
Queenstown hotspot Little Mez is a summertime destination for an impressive range of tequila and mezcal agave-based drinks at Queenstown’s only dedicated agaveria. The sophisticated basement bar in the Queenstown Mall is tucked downstairs below its immensely popular sister restaurant Margo’s and has quickly established itself as one of
The success of Giovi Restaurant at Remarkables Park Town centre has led to owner Giovanna Bioventi opening a second restaurant in Queenstown. Farelli’s by Giovi is on the Steamer Wharf serving her popular and genuine Italian cuisine. “We have experienced great success with Giovi highlighted by a
Jervois Steak House’s boutique bar in Queenstown’s downtown Brecon Street hospitality quarter Is a star summer attraction. “At JSH we offer hospitality experiences to span the night out in Queenstown from cool afternoon drinks and craft beers alfresco in the sun to pre-dinner cocktails, aperitifs and
There is plenty of summer activewear action at boutique Arrowtown store Goals. "Summer is all about adding colour and fun prints to your everyday active wardrobe," says Goals executive director Caroline Walak. “Clothing can change the way you feel about exercise, and we love helping
A new Queenstown wellbeing practice incorporating a sauna and cold water immersion experience evolved from the need for community connection in response to mental health issues created by Covid-19 lockdowns. Managing director Rick Gutzewitz says he and his former business partner Adam Chalmers created a project they
Silhouette / January 2023 Award-winning painter Rachel Hirabayashi and ceramic artist Lynne Wilson are producing a duo solo exhibition highlighting their diverse works together and it is not the first time they have collaborated. “It was a good challenge to take up when Eade Gallery offered it to