NEW YORK TIMES "DISCOVERS" MATAKANA

Well, it looks that little Matakana Valley will be getting more upscale US travelers. On Sunday January the 13th the New York Times ran a full page story in their travel section on our little piece of heaven called Matakana Valley!!! This paper is widely read all across the states and is read each weekend by millions. Sort of like the NZ Star-Times but on steriods!!!

So what does this mean? The news will now be out about the wonders of Matakana and we can all expect more US visitors. This is good for all of us there with stuff to sale. Hawks Nest wine will benefit-especially for our US sales. Speaking of that, I am proud to announce that we are officially out of Hawks Nest Orchard Block Red 2005. ( in the states only- so if you are reading this in NZ you can still get the wine around Matakana!) The good news is we have just released our 06 Orchard Block Red in the states. The only difference you will see with the bottle is that the label says 2006 on the front and it is a screwcap. Early reviews by winelovers here in Nashville have been very good for our new release. Do ask for it when you go to get good red wine in stores around Nashville.

Here is the link to the NYTimes online edition about Matakana. It is good reading and links to many businesses in the Valley. We are now officially on the NZ map so look out for more pushy Americans with New York City accents in the near future!!!!

http://travel.nytimes.com/2008/01/13/travel/13next.html?ex=1200891600&en=b32e1a7eda6d8b73&ei=5070&emc=eta1

We are all set to get back to NZ and leave in 48 hours. Since snow is due here tomorrow and it is 80 degrees today in NZ you can be sure I have NO problem starting packing for the 24 hour commute!!!

My next blog will be from the God Zone and probably not for a few days while we get settled and recover from Jet Lag.

Happy Winter to you if you read this in the states and "save some summer for me" if you are in NZ!!!

More soon!

Dr Jim