Hawks Nest Wines of NZ: Hawks Nest Wines of NZ

Hawks Nest Wines of NZ: Hawks Nest Wines of NZ

Well, we have had a good week here in Matakana. I had another birthday on the 20th and go a nice telescope from Sandra for the event. Since we live up on a high hill overlooking a nice beach and the sea I will have lots to look at. This weekend is the traditional beginning of summer NZ weekend-their Labor weekend. So, lots of targets are down on the beach for viewing. In the photo we are having a little toast over the gift. I hope to see some "beachmushrooms" down below this summer when it gets hotter.

We had our first bulk wine order this week for a full barrel of wine. That was cool as a local new cafe is using it as their house wine. For the holiday Saturday today I went down to help out with sales and to sample the wine, food, and ambiance . They made a Sangria wine punch out of it and had it in a big white trash bin. In the photo you can see me in shades and my Bob Marley black tee shirt to get into the mood of the start of the NZ summer all ready to pour some of the brew. It actually was pretty good and a lot was poured over the holiday Sat. Good fun was had by all!!!

More soon from sumertime downunder

DR JIm

PS: If you live in or near Nashville be sure to plan to go to the Wine Down Main Street coming up soon in Franklin. There we be lots of wine and food to sample and Lipman Brothers will be pouring samples of our remaining Hawks Nest Orchard Block Red 2004. There is still a bit for sale in Nashville so pop in your local bottle shop and get some for Halloween.