Author Archives: glasnevinwines

I confirm that I will be showing 16 of my recent works at a joint exhibition with Jenny Phillips to be held at the Baird Gallery, 59 Hewitts Road, Christchurch on 30 – 31 March, 2019 between 10 am – 4 pm. All paintings will be for sale. BJ   I can report that myContinue reading “Most Recent Works- update”

  I present a selection of my most recent works for your viewing pleasure. My painting style is increasingly more abstract: still with a strong emphasis on earthy colours, tone and texture. I draw on my own inner resources – emotion, intellect, imagination… to create my personal abstract style. I believe in my work –Continue reading “Most Recent Works”

My book JEM has recently been reviewed by Al Fabet through FlaxFlower Reviews. The review is posted on http://www.flaxroots.com/flaxflower Happy reading. Many thanks Barry Johns bj@oogywawa.co.nz

I am pleased to inform  readers that my revised eBook ‘ A Wine Lover’s Tour de France ‘, Kindle Edition, is now available at Amazon.com It is based on a true story and rated  ‘ a  definite must read ‘ by Katrina Sardis of Katrina’s Book Review, Sydney, Australia. Excerpts of part of this novellaContinue reading “A Wine Lover’s Tour de France”

All the best for 2016. I present another of my recent paintings – acrylic on canvas 24 inches x 18 inches- titled  Light and Movement The first term of art classes for me in 2016 started on 1 February. I am looking forward to working with oils and developing my skills and knowledge.I understand thatContinue reading “News Art”

I am currently working on two writing projects: a novel and a piece of non-fiction. Away from my writing, I am now attending art classes and have completed some fifteen works to date – all in acrylic paints. From time to time I will post images of selected works for your viewing and comment. IContinue reading “News”

The 2012 season followed a similar pattern to that of 2011, with the main focus being to maximize the sauvignon blanc and pinot noir crops. Our sauvignon blanc had built up a strong regional following over many years – it was our biggest selling wine. It was known to be the top selling wine annuallyContinue reading “Twelth Excerpt – Winegrower”

The New World Wine Awards for 2015 have been judged and the Top 50 wines are now available in all New World stores. I am interested to see where wine prices are heading on an ongoing basis. I have chosen Sauvignon Blanc as a case study for the purposes of this post. The 2015 AwardsContinue reading “State of Play – Wine Retail”

Over the years we were fortunate to have a number of our wines selected for Air New Zealand International in-flight Premier Business class service. The wines chosen were our Fiddler’s Green 2001 Riesling, Fiddler’s Green 2004 Pinot Noir, Fiddler’s Green 2006 Chardonnay, and Fiddler’s Green 2006 Pinot Noir. These were always good contracts: the volumesContinue reading “Eleventh Excerpt – Winegrower”

When consumed in moderation and enjoyed with food, wine enhances the occasion and helps to make us happy. It helps us to celebrate the essence of life. In most European countries wine is an essential component of any meal. It is part of their culture. We need the same sophisticated approach to wine in NewContinue reading “A Celebration of Wine”