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Wairau River winemakers Sam Rose and Nick Entwistle

An Interview with a Winemaker

An Interview with a Winemaker Meet Nick Entwistle, Chief Winemaker at Rose Family Estate. Nick studied winemaking at Lincoln University then spent a few years as a travelling winemaker, working vintages in the USA, Canada, France, Denmark and New Zealand.  This experience has defined his winemaking philosophy and style with 2024 marking his 25th vintage […]

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Creamy Mussel Chowder

Mussel chowder makes a great lunch for friends and is always popular with the family for weekend meals, and it’s a firm favourite at our winery restaurant. 1kg / 35oz mussels in shells1 large or 2 medium onionsI Tbsp canola or other oil1 large carrot2 large celery stalks2 medium-sized potatoes50g / 2oz butter1/2 cup standard

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Thai Chicken Curry

This easy mid-week Thai chicken curry is warming and hearty and pairs well with both our Estate and Reserve Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. PREP TIME: 15 mins | COOKING TIME: 15 mins | SERVES 4 Ingredients2 cups Jasmine rice1 bunch coriander1 stalk lemongrass, white part finely chopped2 small red chillies, deseeded and chopped2 cloves garlic5cm

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Blue Nose Sashimi

White fish Sashimi is the perfect starter for any summer meal; and it pairs perfectly with our Pinot Gris. 130g / 4.5oz Blue-nose or any other white fish; scaled, and pin-bonedSea saltFreshly ground black pepper2 Limes1 Pomegranate, halved1 thumb-sized piece of fresh gingerExtra-virgin olive oilFresh baby Basil leaves With a sharp knife, slice the fish

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