Named with a nod to the ancient coal seam running through the nearby mountain range, multi-award-winning Coal Pit Vineyard springs from schist soils on north-facing slopes in Gibbston, Central Otago’s highest sub-region and producer of some of the world’s finest pinot noir.
Wine columnist Dennis Knill gives his views on some of the best value for money wines reviewed over the past year.
Tracey Loughran on a compassionate approach to sustainable, healthy eating.
With such a beautiful array of fish recipes in this month’s Verve, we thought a collection of white wines that make well with seafood was just what was required. But rather than your more ‘usual’ whites, a collection of four alternative white wines. After all, it’s got to be the right time to try something new don’t you think?
I first made this dauphine potato recipe as an apprentice chef. Years later, I decided it would make the perfect topping for my gurnard and seaweed pie. Red gurnard is an ideal base, its firm texture, sweetness and rich shellfish characteristics shine through, even beneath the golden potato topping. The seaweed brings a level of complexity and savouriness to the pie that spinach or other green vegetables just can’t, so take the time to source the best quality.









