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Dinner in the Cave with VIVO Enoteca Cucina

Saturday 25 February 2012

This year we are excited to work together with one of Wellington’s finest wine bars VIVO Enoteca Cucina as part of our series of ‘Dinners in the Cave’.  Blair Fryer, owner of VIVO will be travelling south with chef Sacha L'Estrange to share with us his enthusiasm and knowledge of wine and of course Sacha's beautiful rustic Italian food.

You will dine in the ambience of our candlelit underground caves feasting on a six course degustation menu designed around local New Zealand produce, and matched to current and museum release Mahi wines.

$165 per person

6.30pm for a 7pm start

Mahi Winery – 9 Terrace Road, Renwick

Numbers are limited to just 30 people so to book your place or for more information, email Deb at deb@mahiwine.co.nz or phone (03) 572 8859.

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Marlborough Wine and Food Festival 2012

Food Takes Centre Stage alongside Wine at the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival

• Chef’s Table to be part of Festival for first time

• International flavours combine with Marlborough Wines

With over 30 food stalls, the 2012 Marlborough Wine and Food Festival is set to be a gastronomic event.

New Zealand’s largest and longest running wine festival takes place on Saturday February 11, at the historic Brancott Estate Vineyard.

Alongside the 60 wineries and hundreds of locally produced wines, the festival will highlight the abundance of gourmet food produced in the region.

General Manager Marcus Pickens said the food stalls will represent close to a dozen international cuisines, from French to Indian, Mexican to Japanese, as well as highlighting classic New Zealand fare.

“Marlborough wines are renowned for complementing an array of food styles and we wanted to showcase that ability at this year’s festival,” he said.

An added bonus is the introduction of the Fisher and Paykel Chef’s Table, with well known celebrity chefs coming to Marlborough to demonstrate their skills.

“The cooking demonstrations will be held throughout the day, with entry being a gold coin donation,” Mr Pickens said. “Thanks to the generosity of the chefs tables food sponsors, Regal Salmon, Canter Valley and Beef and Lamb New Zealand providing food product we will be able to make a donation to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal from the Fisher and Paykel Chefs Table.”

Many of the wineries onsite will also be matching their wines with specifically created dishes. Members of the public will be able to vote for their favourite wine and food match, via text on the day.

Wine lovers will also get the chance to learn from winemaking masters, with the popular wine tutorials returning this year. Marlborough’s flagship wine Sauvignon Blanc will come under the spotlight with an Evolution class focusing on the older and more diverse styles. The other tutorial, Wild Card Reds, will highlight the red varietals emerging in Marlborough.

The jam-packed day includes entertainment from Kiwi legends Hello Sailor, plus Tahuna Breaks, Dane Rumble, Christchurch band Dukes and Marlborough boys, Remastered.

“The Marlborough Wine and Food Festival has been a part of summer for nearly 30 years,” Mr Pickens said. “2012 will be no different. We have something for everyone, no matter what age.”

Tickets for the festival are available at all Ticket Direct outlets at www.ticketdirect.co.nz or 0800 224 224.

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The 2012 Dog Point/Logan Brown Classic Kiwi Picnic

Saturday 10th of March 2012 - 12 Noon – 4.30pm ish

Dog Point Vineyards, 797 New Renwick Road (Cnr New Renwick/Dog Point Roads

Getting there: Buses leaving from Seymour Square, Blenheim 11.45am, returning 4.30pm

Tickets $175 cost includes all food, wine, entertainment and bus transport from Seymour Square return.

Now into its fourth year, the 2012 Dog Point/Logan Brown Classic Kiwi Picnic will be held on Saturday 10 March kicking off at 12 Noon to the tunes of Wellington band ‘Twinset’.  Enjoy a day sampling from a range of local and New Zealand produce, prepared by the team from Wellington’s Logan Brown Restaurant and matched to Dog Point Vineyard wines.

Guests are invited to bring warm clothing (in the event of inclement weather) and a sunhat for sunny weather. All wine, food and entertainment is included in the ticket price.

Enjoy a fun and lively day, beautiful food and wine, and a stunning vineyard location.  Tickets are strictly limited.  For further details email info@dogpoint.co.nz or phone 03 572 8294.

To purchase picnic tickets please contact the winery either by email info@dogpoint.co.nz or by telephoning (03) 5728294. Tickets will be posted to you so please provide a safe mailing address and do get back to us if you require any further details.

A complimentary mini bus will be available to transport guests to the picnic and will depart from Seymour Square in central Blenheim at 11.45am. Please advise if you wish to use this service by phoning the Dog Point office (03) 5728294 to book your seat. Or head to 797 New Renwick Road and follow the signs.

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Marlborough Wine and Cuisine at Brancott Vineyard 6 October 2011 - what a day!

Timed with the Rugby World Cup and a part of Real Festival NZ this one day event is showcased Marlborough’s finest wine and food producers, with quality entertainment from Anna Coddington and Paul Ubana Jones and culinary demonstrations from some of NZ’s most talented chefs including Matt Bouterey and Jonny Schwass.

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NZ Exporter’s Forum 13 - 15th of July

Vital to the on-going success of the New Zealand wine industry, exports are not just about packaging up some wine in a case and sending it out to the world with hopes it will sell. It is important for anyone involved in exporting to understand the market they are targeting and how to make the most of it.

The Exporter’s Forum, is considered the one stop shop for advice and information on the latest trends within the global market and the challenges involved for the wine industry. This Forum was to have been held in Christchurch, but due to the February earthquake, was transferred to Blenheim. It will be held at the Marlborough Convention Centre, from July 13 – 15.

The Marlborough Wine Weekend

This is the third biennial event held in Marlborough and is planned for October 28 – 30. Up to 300 guests from around the world are expected to converge on Marlborough, to wine, dine and learn more about this unique region. Visitors will get to take part in Master Classes with wine makers, who will explain how the fine wines are created and blended. Tours of the region’s three valleys, Awatere, Wairau and Southern will take place, culminating in the Longest Lunch. Again food and wine will be matched, this time focusing on Marlborough’s range of aromatics.

A gourmet dinner and a Sounds bubble cruise will also add to the attraction of the weekend. The majority of events will be set in the fairy-tale gardens of historic Timara Lodge, just outside of Marlborough’s main town, Blenheim.

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Upcoming Events: Rugby World Cup

As New Zealand gears itself for the Rugby World Cup later this year, Wine Marlborough, the representative body of the Marlborough Wine Industry is preparing to wow visitors with a major event. It will be based on the highly successful Wine Marlborough Festival which is held every February (and has been running now for 27 years). The Marlborough Wine and Cuisine at Brancott Vineyard, is planned for October 6. A one-day event, it will allow visitors the opportunity to try a wide range of Marlborough’s award winning wines. Accompanying the wine will be an expansive assortment of gourmet food, highlighting the classic food and wine matches that are available in the Marlborough region.

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Marlborough Environment Awards – Success for Wine Industry

The biennial Marlborough Environment Awards were announced in May. Of the six categories, four of the top prizes went to wine industry members. Picking up the Innovative and also the Supreme Award was FMR, a family owned and Marlborough based company that supplies farm and vineyard machinery. The company won the award for their development of the SprayPro R –series sprayer which has been developed to cut down on spray drift and loss.

The SprayPro R-series recaptures spray that doesn’t hit the leaves, filters it and sprays it out again. It cuts the cost of chemicals by about 30 per cent, which is good for the grower’s budget as well as the environment. While it has been used mainly in vineyards, it is also able to be adapted to work with orchard crops as well.

(Photo of the Spray-Pro series is included.)

Habitat Enhancement Award: Wither Hills Wine wetland restoration project

There are 50 hectares of nationally significant wetlands in the middle of Wither Hills’ vineyard at Rarangi, (on the coast of Marlborough.) All staff from the company, (based in Marlborough) are involved in the on-going efforts to control invasive weeds and pests. They also spend a number of hours every year helping to replant native trees and shrubs within the wetland area. The organisers of the Marlborough Environment Awards said; “This corporate project is an excellent example of sound environmental management being good for business.”

Efficiency Award: Aura Sustainability’s carbon footprint programme

Marlborough based consultancy Aura Sustainability measures the carbon impact of a product from production to disposal. This information helps companies make improvements and can also be turned into an easy to understand rating on a wine label to help customers decide which product to buy. Aura Sustainability is working alongside the Australian Institute of wine and UK Supermarket Tesco.

Winegrowing and Horticulture Award: Te Whare Ra vineyard and winery

Anna and Jason Flowerday aim to look after the soil and vines the way their grandparents did, before the age of chemical sprays and fertilisers. They run a highly productive property using organic and biodynamic practices showing strong awareness of water and energy efficiency.

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Benjamin Lewin MW

Benjamin Lewin MW was expecting to be able to taste the regional differences in New Zealand Pinot Noir. What he wasn’t expecting was the sub regional differences he discovered here in Marlborough.

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Spur pruning trials prove fruitful.

Last month we took a close look at spur pruning versus cane. Two viticulturists said while spur was better suited to Pinot Noir or some clones of Chardonnay, it possibly wasn’t the best option for Sauvignon Blanc. This month we look at an Awatere vineyard that has had great success with spur pruned savvy.

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