Sunday’s have never sounded so good in Central Otago.  ARCHANGEL and MORSEL are joining forces to offer its guests an unforgettable food and wine experience near Wanaka.

We look forward to welcoming you at Archangel for a Summer Series of  Sunday lunchtime dining. Enjoy a relaxed, multi-course, share-style menu inspired by regional flavours and textures.

Let us introduce you to our exciting collaboration partners!

MORSEL is formed of two halves. Kate Morse and Eliot Thomas. With a combined experience of over 30 years working in restaurants, cafes and bars they know their onions.​

​Kate cut her teeth in wine bars in Auckland city where she developed a huge sense of curiosity for the world of wine. Taking this to London she spent three years managing one of the top wine bars of the city, The 10 Cases. This unique and innovative wine bar pushed her knowledge of wine, food and service within a thriving professional environment.

​Eliot was always going to be a great chef. His Fijian roots meant that his childhood was centred around a love for fresh ingredients and big flavours. He honed his craft working on superyachts around the world being able to work with unlimited budgets and special ingredients. Then in London he was apprenticed by the fantastic Stevie Parle at the Dock Kitchen and went on to be Head Chef at Craft London. Here he ran a bakery, butchery, smoke house, bee hives, vegetable patches and pickle room and incorporated all of these into menus for the restaurant.

They moved to Wanaka in March 2017 bringing this passion for quality with them. The focus is on honest, delicious food that stands out from the rest. Local ingredients and seasonality are the most important factors to creating the perfect dish.​

They aim to design plates of food which are modern, innovative and delicious, after all why would you pay for boring food?

It’s a Sunday Summer Series not to be missed – and what better way to enjoy the perfect lunchtime gathering than in a picture-perfect setting overlooking the vines with great food and wine?  Archangel and Morsel look forward to hosting you from early November onwards for a ‘Summer Series’ of food and wine at Archangel Vineyard – just 15 minutes out of Wanaka.  Booking details to follow soon.

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Here’s to my parents – “Thanks for raising me – I really appreciate it!”

Life wasn’t that tough for me but then again I knew better than to ask for too much. Christmas was one gift – but always something I wanted – a kitten, a Barbie doll… Sunday dinner was always a family gathering around a large oak table neatly covered in pressed white linen. We would all help prepare and share a hearty meal of meat, potatoes and vegetables with pudding to follow – Sometimes a small glass of sherry, but mostly on special occasions. In the background the radiogram would play soft music and on occasion we would listen to The Clitheroe Kid and laugh as we could only imagine the cheeky schoolboy’s antics. Simple days and fond memories!

The idea of a family dinner has always been important – being together and enjoying each other’s company through good food, good drink (nowadays wine), good conversation and laughter – it feeds us emotionally and creates a connectedness. Apart from bringing us together, a family meal is an enjoyable experience that can instil great values in our children – a special time when stories are shared and most of all, when treasured memories are made.

So what’s at the very heart of Archangel – well of course it’s family!

Here’s one of my family’s favourite meals – it’s simple to make and simply delicious!

FILLET FANCY

2kg fillet beef
1/2cup of softened butter
4 cloves of garlic (crushed)
Salt & pepper
Fresh mushrooms
1 bouillon beef OXO cube
1 cup of Archangel Pinot Noir

Ice fillet of beef with butter, garlic, salt & pepper. Crumble beef OXO cube into the wine wine and set aside. Cook the meat in a moderate oven at 190 – 200 degrees celsius for approximately 50 minutes. After 30 minutes place mushrooms over the meat and baste in red wine with OXO cube. Continue to baste wine over meat regularly (every 5 minutes). Take out of the oven and let rest for 10 minutes.

Serve with your favourite vegetables and glass of Archangel Pinot Noir.

Enjoy with your family!
x

www.archangelwines.co.nz

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“Drawing provides a common ground for communication. It engages us on an emotional and spiritual level. It can evoke memories, it can elicit feelings, it can shed light on life’s impulses – on death, love, power, play, intellectual pursuits, work on our dreams and emotions.” (DRAWING – A Contemporary Approach)

Ladies, Archangel invites you to celebrate International Women’s Day at Archangel.  Participate in fun day and the creation of a large collaborative artwork. Whether you are 90 or 19 years with no experience in art or the accomplished artist – we invite you to join us – we will provide the materials – all we want is for you to come with your friends and MAKE YOUR MARK. The resulting collaborative composition will remain on view to our visitors for all to enjoy.

Afterwards, we invite you to relax on the terrace overlooking the vines and enjoy a glass of wine and a shared charcuterie platter. The Picasso (Charcuterie and Cheese) or Matisse (Cheese) platters can be pre-ordered online at www.archangelwines.co.nz

WHEN:          Wednesday 8 March 2017: 12pm onwards

WHERE:        Archangel Vineyard, 68 Queensberry Terrace, Queensberry (15mins from Wanaka on State Highway 6, (on SH6 turn off at Willowbank Road)

For more information contact Mary:
[email protected]
Mb: 027 661 1015
Ph: 03 443 4347

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There are limited spaces so bookings are essential. Book at www.archangelwines.co.nz or give us a call.

Over the next 7 days we’ll be giving you some romantic tips to help you prepare for Valentines Day.

Romantic Tip #7 It’s the Little Things that matter

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To celebrate the launch of our new website we’re giving you the chance to:
Go in the draw to win $250 worth of Archangel Vouchers that can be spent at our new online store 

Simply follow these TWO steps to enter:
1. Follow @Archangelwine on TWITTER or Follow us on Facebook https://
2. Visit www.archangelwines.co.nz and click on SUBSCRIBE at the top of the page and enter your name and email address.

Competition closes on 31 January 2017
Winner drawn on 1 February 2017

*****Please read the full terms and conditions before entering the competition*****

This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. By participating you hereby release and hold harmless Facebook from any and all liability associated with this promotion.

Entrants are providing information to Archangel Wines and not to Facebook.

Please read these competition rules carefully. If you enter one of our competitions, we will assume that you have read these rules and that you agree to them.

• This prize draw is open to residents of New Zealand aged 18 years or over
• Details regarding how to enter as published form part of the terms and conditions. It is a condition of entry that all rules are accepted as final and that the competitor agrees to abide by these rules. The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into
• Only one entry per person. Late, illegible, incomplete, defaced or corrupt entries will not be accepted. No responsibility can be accepted for lost entries and proof of transmission will not be accepted as proof of receipt. The winner(s) will be drawn at random from all entries received by the closing date
• All entries must be received by the stated closing date
• The winner will be notified by email and will be notified within seven days of the close of the prize draw
• The voucher is non transferable and there are no cash alternatives
• The winner may be required to participate in publicity. Note that by entering into this competition you agree to have your name released as the winner, should you be drawn as a winner of the prize
• The promoter is excluded from liability for any loss, damage or injury which might occur to the winner arising from his or her acceptance of the prize
• The Promoter is Archangel Wines Ltd

By entering a competition you are agreeing to Archangel Wines storing and using your information for marketing purposes. We will not share your information with third parties unless you specifically agree to us sharing these details and you can opt out at any time by unsubscribing from emails or emailing us directly.

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Spring is the season of life! As winter slowly gives way and the warm September sun heralds the dawn of springtime, we are greeted with many wonderful sights, fragrant scents and a melody of beautiful sounds. The pleasantly warmer air and longer days thaw out the frozen soils and melts the alpine snow, bleeding life into the once cold land. This in turn, leads to dramatic growth, an eruption of colour and a freshness, which fills our minds, bodies and souls. A sharp, crisp springtime feel engulfs all that it comes into contact with, which seems to breathe new life into all of earth’s remarkable creatures. Stark greys and dull browns yield to luscious greens, effervescent yellows and a whole myriad of vibrant colours to form a patchwork of harmony over the landscape. Central Otago awakens from its slumber to greet Mother Nature with a yawn, a smile and a hop in its step. Our ears are filled with an array of alluring sounds, from newborn lambs and chirping cicadas, to young starlings crying out for their mothers. Oh Spring time – how we love you!

On the vineyard it is a cataclysmic explosion of life. Butterflies, ladybirds, honeybees and all other creatures great and small return to the vines as if coming back from a summer vacation. The vines arise from their winter solstice with a stretch of their limbs and warmth in their roots, as fresh green buds burst into existence. Growth and life is once again with us at Archangel!

This year Spring signals more than just the start of another growing season at Archangel. It brings with it change. Whilst Mother Nature has remained decidedly dormant and still over winter, Archangel has been busy at work. Scurrying, designing, crafting and creating it’s own masterpiece like a worker bee – readying ourselves to unveil our brand new Wine Lounge at Archangel Vineyard. There is an excitement as we set about to elevate the wine tasting experience for our visitors – An intertwining tapestry of fine wine, art and food to create the perfect place for the Archangel story to be shared, and for guests to share their stories. Set within a simple barn-like building with large paned windows that frame the landscape and bringing the outdoors in. Inside, the charming inglenook fireplace and rustic beams add to the ambience. Taking center stage a long oak table with high-back leather chairs creates a level of elegance and sophistication, elevating every occasion into something really special. With gracious hospitality, Archangel welcomes its guests to to sit and enjoy a perfect pairing of wine, food, art and storytelling

With every detail thought through, this versatile venue is also a perfect setting for weddings, private celebrations, corporate events and private tastings – whatever the occasion, Archangel will ensure a memorable occasion for any season.

So it is, that spring is indeed a time for growth and change. As Mother Nature awakens from her long sleep, so too, a new chapter begins in the legacy of Archangel. We invite you to join us as once the doors are open, to come and make Archangel your home away from home. Keep your eyes peeled and your ears to the ground for an opening date and celebrations, coming soon!

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Anneke celebrates the forms of nature through her work. With a direct reference to the neo-classical, she explores the figurative in her miniature bronze sculptures. Figures engaging in movement emphasise the grace, the rhythm and the strength of the human form.

Matthew’s passion for architecture and design can be seen in his work. His minimalist works explore form in its fundamentality. Simple geometric forms display a dimension of tension whilst an expressive quality is conveyed through strong lines and sweeping curves.

Relax on the outdoor terrace and take in the spectacular views and enjoy a glass of estate wine with a platter of artisan food.

Reservations are required and pre-ordering of platters is highly recommended. This is a free ticket event but spaces are limited.

Reserve your ticket now – select a date for our Terrace Experience

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“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
Albert Einstein

Stefania
Freedom and the arrival into Pahlevi in Persia were welcome, but for Stefania it was a time where her life would hang by a thread. Having survived one and a half years in a hard labor camp and the harrowing exodus from the frozen wastelands of Siberia, Stefania arrived into the heat of the desert, weak and suffering malnutrition. It wasn’t long before typhoid would take a strong hold and it would be a miracle if she would survive. But the Shah of Persia was a kind and generous man, offering his palaces as a refuge for the sick – and it was here that Stefania would be cared for and nursed back to health.

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Not a cloud in the sky, the group of friends began their afternoon with a tasting of award-winning Archangel wines – what better way to taste wine than in the place where they were grown! A delicious Afternoon Tea followed – platters of dainty sandwiches and handmade cakes.

With the vines making an ideal backdrop, Zin and his friends were able to sit back, relax and enjoy good wine, good food and good friendship in the most perfect setting – making this special occasion one to remember.

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John Updike

These days I approach life with a sense of creative purpose. I am both a vigneron (someone who cultivates a vineyard for winemaking) and an artist – I cannot separate the two. As my life becomes more entrenched in the world of wine I realise that to stand out and be noticed, creativity is not something you do intermittently – instead, creativity becomes a way of life.

Like most artists (and winemakers) I like to express myself through my work. For me, the vineyard offers simple wonder and gratitude – a ‘timelessness’ that tells our story – it is this story that I weave through my art and wine.

The commonalities of art and wine are apparent – both engage our senses, evoking emotional if not mystical experiences. So what happens when you pair art with wine – well, not only is it a memorable experience, it becomes a portal to the aesthetic. I was recently invited to pair my art and wine at a degustation ‘Long Lunch’ at the Nice Hotel and Table Restaurant in New Plymouth. I would like to thank Terry, his creative chefs and staff for an absolutely memorable day. To our guests and lovers of wine, art and all things good – thank you, for your enthusiasm, your conversation and your laughter. It made me realise that art and wine together, can offer a greater range of enjoyment and appreciation – it can leave us feeling truly connected, but most of all, it is fun!

Archangel Vineyard – Where our wine is born and where the art series ‘Moments’ was inspired. Enjoy!

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