Isadia Floral’s Isabel Johnston on line dancing, pasta puttanesca and Piet Oudolf

10 Jun 2021

Talented florist Isabel Johnston first started in the floristry industry around eight years ago, and quickly built up a reputation for her signature naturalistic designs.

Johnston founded Isadia Floral with co-florist Lydia Reusser in November 2020, and together the duo is even more in demand for their unstructured yet elegant bouquets and floral arrangements that incorporate foraged plants, as well as flowers sourced from Auckland’s flower markets.

Isadia offers retail bouquets and subscription flowers, personalised in-home and workspace styling, and flowers for weddings and events, with regular clients that include Muse Boutique, Kowtow, Fabric, Knight Associates and Monmouth Glass Studio.

With her innate eye for beauty and a love for supporting local or independent designers and retailers, here Johnston shares some of her favourite things.

What I do for a job described in one sentence: I am the co-founder of floral design studio Isadia.

My personal style can be defined by: Being a florist is messy work so most of the time it’s practical — a combo of chunky knits and good denim paired with a nice pair of boots.

The last thing I bought and loved was: A red knit jumper from Paloma Wool, I am a big-time fan of the label and will be living in it this winter.

An unforgettable place I visited was: Croatia — everything about it is magical.

The next place I’d like to go to: Back to Italy! My favourite place in the world.

An object I would never part with is: My late dad’s guitar.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Isadia Floral (@isadiafloral)

On my wish list is: A puppy!

The design (building, person, item) that inspires me is: Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf — he is my idol.

My guilty pleasure is: The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

My secret talent is: My friends and I recently learnt a line dancing routine… not so secret but definitely a new talent I am excited to bring out at a party.

The best book I’ve read in the last year is: Auē by Becky Manawatu.

I can’t miss an episode of: Mare of Easttown. I am a sucker for a good crime thriller.

My morning routine is: An early morning walk and coffee with my mum. I will treasure every moment I have living close to her and it always sets me up for a good day.

In my fridge you’ll always find: Anchovies, capers and olives for whipping up my all-time favourite dish pasta puttanesca.

Clockwise from left: Paloma Wool knit; *Auē* by Becky Manawatu; Hera Saabi ring; Pasta puttanesca; Emma Lewisham Skin Reset Serum; Andrea Bolima painting.

My favourite website is: The Planthunter — a beautiful online journal focusing on art, design, landscapes and culture in the plant world.

A gadget I can’t do without is: My phone — it’s a love/hate relationship being able to carry work in my pocket

The one artist whose work I would collect is (if price is not an issue): I recently fell in love with Auckland based Andrea Bolima’s paintings. I would love to have one of her pieces on my wall at home.

The last meal out I had that truly impressed me was: We recently moved into a studio on Anzac Ave and discovered the best Indian food in Auckland at Hobson Indian Takeaways. It’s a small hole in the wall and the samosa chats are incredible.

The podcasts I listen to are: This Is Love and Criminal — I am a big Phoebe Judge fan. I also embarrassingly enjoy a cheeky dose of My Favorite Murder for my true crime/comedy fix.

The best gift I ever received was: My friends got me the most incredible ring from Hera Saabi for my birthday this year. I will treasure it for the rest of my life!

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Isadia Floral (@isadiafloral)

The beauty/ grooming product I can’t live without is: The Emma Lewisham Skin Reset Serum. It’s magic.

The last music I downloaded was: Emahoy Tsequé-Maryam Guèbrou.

If I wasn’t doing what I am, I would be: I studied landscape design and would love to practice this at some stage in my life! My business partner Lydia also studied and worked in the industry for a few years and we have chatted about incorporating this into our business at some stage in the future.

I have a collection of: Beach trinkets! My partner and I have a tradition of collecting little mementoes in the form of a shell or a cool looking rock each time we go on an adventure together.

My favourite way to unwind is: Hanging out with my cat PJ and my partner Richie — my two favourite people in the world.

One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received is: To live life in the present and be grateful for everything you have. Cliché but true.

Culture

Labour of love: Katherine Throne’s botanical paintings arrive at Sanderson

Coveted

Dame Lydia Ko: From child prodigy to the remarkable reinvention of a global golf champion

Coveted

Denizen’s Winter Issue is out now

A luxurious new Augustinus Bader Methode facial arrives at Spring Spa Ponsonby

9 Jun 2021

While the official start of winter may not be for a couple of weeks, we dare say the weather outside begs to differ. Dreary days and chilly nights call for some serious self-care, and we can safely say we’ll be making a beeline for Spring Spa to experience its luxurious new Augustinus Bader Methode facial.

Using the cult brand’s pioneering (and award-winning) products, this facial is both relaxing and restoring, while boasting some seriously excellent results. Founded by leading stem cell and biomedical scientist Professor Augustinus Bader, the eponymous skincare brand is formulated to help support the body’s natural renewal processes.

The central science is the revolutionary TFC8®, or Trigger Factor Complex, which is composed of natural amino acids, high-grade vitamins and synthesized molecules naturally found in skin. It works to assist the skin in creating its own renewed cells, promoting skin that looks and feels healthier, firmer, stronger and more even.

Spring Spa’s new facial makes use of the brand’s products from start to finish. It begins with a double cleanse using The Cleansing Balm and The Cleansing Gel, followed by an LED light session during which an ache-erasing hand and arm massage is carried out. A layer of The Body Cream or The Body Oil will leave the limbs moisturised.

Next, it’s the Augustinus Bader Methode, which is the hero component of this incredible facial. This is a technique that refers to a special fascia release massage that helps to relax the facial tissue, which in turn enables the muscle layer to create more collagen. The Rich Cream is used with this massage, and together they help to stimulate collagen production both topically and inside the skin itself.

Following this is an intensive hydration mask, using warm Gua Sha to help the product absorb even further into the face, and skin is then toned using The Essence and finished using The Rich Cream for the eyes, The Cream for the face and The Lip Balm for the lips.

Recommended for all skin types (Augustinus Bader products are clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven pigmentation), this facial is sure to have you leaving any winter doldrums behind for longer than the duration of the treatment, thanks to the glow it will bestow.

www.springspa.com/

Wellbeing

A cleaner way to clean: Why we’ve been thinking about stain removal all wrong

Wellbeing

Why do 10-year-olds have 10-step skincare routines? Our Editor weighs in on the tween skincare craze

Wellbeing

Hit the pavement with Auckland city’s best running routes

Six things to know about the Jaguar E-PACE, the sleek SUV that defies expectations

9 Jun 2021

A slightly smaller version of Jaguar’s popular F-PACE, the E-PACE is taking the compact SUV category by storm with its sleek looks, sporty design and clever systems. A car worth familiarising yourself with, here are six things you need to know about the SUV that defies expectations.

Careful Attention to Detail
The E-PACE commands attention, even when it’s just parked on the street. But it’s really in the little details that its character comes alive. Customisable textures and finishes festoon the interior and are bathed in soft pools of ambient lighting, striking the perfect tone every time. And if you look hard enough, you’ll also spot hidden nods to the Jaguar marque, including the exclusive Jaguar and Cub design hidden in the corner of the front windscreen, as well as a subtle jaguar print under the centre console.

A World Record Holder
Fun fact: The Jaguar E-PACE achieved a Guinness World Record for the furthest barrel roll in a production vehicle, when stunt driver Terry Grant took on the challenge after months of preparation. His 15.3 metre-long barrel roll saw the E-PACE twist and fly through the air before sticking a clean landing on all four wheels. Quite the achievement for a car of its size and stature.

Space with Pace
Designed to keep up with the hectic demands of family life, the Jaguar E-PACE refuses to scrimp on space. So whether you’re embarking on the school run, or heading for a weekend away, the E-PACE’s deep centre console, spacious glovebox, specially-made front door bins, and generous, 577-litre boot (able to fit a pram lying flat or two medium suitcases) make it a pragmatic choice for those on-the-go. While it might boast top speeds of 206 kilometres per hour, it’s clear that the zippy nature of the E-PACE takes nothing away from its practicality.

Brute Strength
If you’re someone who loves to escape the city, boat in tow, the E-PACE might just be the perfect car in which to do it. Despite being a compact SUV, the E-PACE’s towing capacity is 1800 kilograms, which makes it as strong as it is sleek.

Built for Action
For anyone with an active lifestyle, the Jaguar E-PACE’s optional Activity Key is an absolute must. Need to go for a run or a swim without taking your keys? Strap the robust, fully waterproof Activity Key to your wrist and leave your proper keys safely in the car. When you’re done, simply touch the Activity Key to your tailgate to unlock.

A Tailored Driving Experience
Part of what makes the E-PACE unique is the way it makes the driving experience so personal. Its optional Adaptive Dynamics system monitors wheel positions and body movements to ensure your suspension is operating at its best, while the clever JaguarDrive Control allows you to switch between Normal, Eco, Dynamic and Winter modes to make subtle steering and throttle changes. These, among others, are the systems that allow you to make the E-PACE feel like it’s truly yours.

www.jaguar.co.nz

Design

An Auckland character villa reimagined: where heritage meets personal story

Design

Milan 2026: The standout lighting designs that do more than illuminate

Design

What lies beneath: The most significant design trend this year is where you’d least expect it

Looking for kitchen inspiration? This striking family home offers a stylish lesson in seamlessly integrated appliances

PHOTOS Dave Kulesza | 9 Jun 2021

What was once an early-1900s bungalow, the Melbourne-based Malvern II House, has been given a new lease on life as a fully adaptable family home. Architect Zoë Geyer’s thoughtful addition of a new wing at the rear of the property allowed for the incorporation of a sleek and beautiful open-plan kitchen, living and dining room.

The home owner, Sarah Reid, is an interior designer whose design studio SR&O took care of the interiors, with an emphasis on making the home both beautiful and functional. The key, central hub for socialising and entertaining, the kitchen brief was for it to be attractive and welcoming, while remaining visually-uncluttered. An impressive marble island creates a sense of separation and the sizeable dining table is set into its own nook, within reachable distance of the built-in bar.

Fisher & Paykel Integrated CoolDrawer^TMMulti-temperature drawer, 90cm.

Fisher & Paykel 9 function, self-cleaning pyrolytic oven, 90cm and Gas on steel, flush fit hob, 90cm.

Fisher & Paykel appliances were chosen throughout for their ability to offer a high level of performance while providing the perfect fit and finish within the cabinetry. An integrated rangehood floats inconspicuously above the built-in oven which, while aesthetically minimal, functions perfectly for day-to-day cooking with its 900mm width.

Customisable appliances like the Fisher & Paykel Column refrigerator and freezer exemplify both aesthetics and functionality, providing design freedom with the ability to integrate the fronts so they’re concealed seamlessly, and the interior of both fridge and freezer have variable temperature zones to create the perfect (customisable) climate for food.

Fisher & Paykel Integrated column refrigerator, 61cm.

Opposite the dining table, another hidden appliance reinforces the flexibility enjoyed by this house’s residents. The CoolDrawer™ set within the bar’s joinery, allows dark marble, timber and top-lit shelves of glassware to take centre stage visually, while offering five different food modes, including fridge, freezer, pantry, chill and wine. Supportive and functional, this thoughtfully designed family home certainly proves day-to-day practicality need not sacrifice aesthetics.

Styling: Bea & Co
Architecture: Zoë Geyer
Interior Design: SR&O

www.fisherpaykel.com

Design

An Auckland character villa reimagined: where heritage meets personal story

Design

Milan 2026: The standout lighting designs that do more than illuminate

Design

What lies beneath: The most significant design trend this year is where you’d least expect it

Taste test: We try Paradise Fusion Pizza, the new venture from Auckland’s most popular Indian eatery

9 Jun 2021

As you may have noticed, we have our ear firmly attached to the ground when it comes to whispers of new openings, new collaborations and events we think that you, dear reader, might like to know about. So, when we heard one of our favourite cheap and cheerful Indian spots in Auckland was branching out into fusion pizzas, needless to say we were intrigued.

Paradise Indian Restaurant has ruled the Sandringham strip for over a decade, with both the dine-in and takeaway arms of the business heaving with diners who can’t get enough of Paradise’s richly flavourful curries, biryanis and other delicious Indian dishes.

Its new Paradise Fusion Pizza Restaurant has recently appeared at 586 Sandringham Road, and the offering is just what it sounds like: pizzas topped with Indian-style toppings like Butter Chicken, Paneer and more.

If this unseemly mash-up of Italian and Indian cuisine has you feeling a tad trepidatious, we understand — however, if we’d try an Indian-style pizza from anyone, it’d be Paradise.

We ordered three flavours, all in the name of research of course: Butter Chicken, Dragon Chicken, and Tandoori Paneer. There are several flavours, some of which we’re not 100 percent sure about like the (Middle Eastern-inspired?) Lamb Shawarma, and Charcoal Chicken which comprises BBQ chicken, vegetables and pineapple, so we decided to play it safe with slightly more familiar-sounding flavours.

While wholesome sourdough may be the base du jour for more upmarket eateries that have pizza on their menus, don’t expect the same at Paradise. These bready, doughy bases are more akin to classic fast food pizza joints (we don’t think it’s necessary to name them) and while sourdough might be trendy, sometimes a humble, doughy pizza hits the spot.

The Butter Chicken was less creamy than we were expecting, more like a tomato and chicken pizza with cheese and onion, plus some mild spices. The Dragon Chicken pizza promised to bring the heat, however, we found it was more of a slight lingering kick — this did add a nice dimension to the topping which, with its slices of round black olives, was slightly reminiscent of nostalgic childhood pizza bites. The Tandoori Paneer pizza had the most recognisably Indian flavour profile, a delightfully greedy vegetarian takeaway option.

All-in-all, we can say Paradise Fusion Pizza Restaurant is destined to fill the gap for those craving a decadent and unconventional takeaway option — Paradise, if you’re reading this, our next request is for a Naan-based pizza.

Paradise Fusion Pizza Restaurant
Pick-up only at 586 Sandringham Road

www.ordermeal.co.nz/paradise-fusion-pizza/

Gastronomy

Is this Auckland’s favourite Mexican restaurant?

Gastronomy

Where Industry Insiders Eat: Uelese (Wallace) Mua

Gastronomy

A taste of Rome has arrived in Ponsonby Central

The only vessel you should be drinking the country’s finest red wine from

9 Jun 2021

Winter’s arrival means many things, but for wine enthusiasts, it signals the start of red wine season, as lighter varietals are cast aside in favour of a full-bodied Central Otago pinot noir. And considering that here at Denizen we definitely consider ourselves wine enthusiasts, it was music to our ears when we heard that The Studio of Tableware was set to welcome a very special glass back onto its shelves, designed specifically to maximise our enjoyment of a classic Central Otago Pinot.

Lauded glassware brand Riedel first launched its Central Otago Pinot Noir glass six years ago. It was created in collaboration with the Central Otago Winemakers Association as a vessel that would work specifically with Central Otago and wider New Zealand Pinot Noirs to highlight the wines’ unique characteristics. Upon its release, the glass was widely touted as the “perfect” design for the drop, allowing those drinking from it to experience the meticulously-balanced flavour of a Central Otago Pinot Noir, exactly as it was made.

Now, after production of the original stopped a few years ago, Riedel is reintroducing this incredibly popular style in an even more appealing iteration. Seeing the fine, machine-blown crystal glass perched on an elegant Riedel Veritas stem, the Central Otago Pinot Noir glass is back and better than ever, arriving just in time for our red wine obsession to get into full swing (and we couldn’t be happier about it).

If, like us, you are desperate to get your hands on some, The Studio of Tableware can provide them from the very first delivery just landed in New Zealand, so you can pick up a pair (or six) right now.

Celebrating the glass’ arrival, The Studio of Tableware is also offering a special, gift-boxed pair for $99 (instead of the usual $130), while in a similar vein, we have decided to mark the return of this stellar vessel by giving two lucky Denizens the chance to win a set of six each. (See below for more details.)

So this season, don’t do your Pinot Noir a disservice by settling for any old glass. Opt for one of these striking, purpose-made iterations, for a wine-tasting experience you’re unlikely to forget.

To celebrate the return of this covetable vessel, we’re giving away a set of six Riedel Central Otago Pinot Noir glasses to two lucky Denizens.

This competition is now closed.

www.thestudio.co.nz

Gastronomy

Is this Auckland’s favourite Mexican restaurant?

Gastronomy

Where Industry Insiders Eat: Uelese (Wallace) Mua

Gastronomy

A taste of Rome has arrived in Ponsonby Central

Rug up against the cold in style with our top picks of the coolest men’s jackets to buy now

7 Jun 2021

The undisputed hero of cold-weather dressing, a good jacket will make all the difference to an otherwise unremarkable outfit. Sensible and sleek, here are the styles to consider.

The Teddy
Sumptuous and warm, this tactile style is as beloved for its comfort as it is for its slightly bulky look. Here, Prada has innovated the classic Teddy jacket by crafting it from recycled polyester and adding panels and exposed zips where the pockets sit, leaning into that sporty, functional aesthetic.

Left: Be inspired by Dior Men’s Pre-Fall 21 collection; Right: Workshop Denim Men’s Woollen Chore Jacket.

The Utility
Taking its style cues from military garb, the utility jacket has become an ‘it’ piece — and it’s easy to see why. From its flattering, masculine shape to its practical pockets this trans-seasonal jacket will sharpen up any look.

The Bomber
Another jacket inspired by military-style, the bomber is the perfect in-between. Not too casual, not too formal, this style is made to suit your vibe, whatever that may be. This season, emulate Louis Vuitton’s new version by eschewing neutrals and choosing something in a bolder pattern or colour. You won’t regret it.

The Overcoat
The classic overcoat is, without question, something every guy should have in their wardrobe. Whether you throw it over your work attire or a tracksuit on the weekends, this versatile piece will stick with you through any season.

Left: Dior Men’s Wool and Cashmere Officer Collar Coat: Right: Alexander McQueen Pre-Fall 2021 Menswear.

The Tailored Coat
Every man needs one spectacular coat in their wardrobe. Tailored to fit your shape and style perfectly, this defiantly formal coat will lend you an air of sartorial superiority and promises to make heads turn every time.

The Leather
The ‘bad boy’ of outerwear has undergone an image upgrade. While it certainly hasn’t lost its edge, the leather jacket has evolved from the uniform of motorbike enthusiasts and tough guys to a piece that feels right at home in the high-fashion space. Be aware that a proper leather jacket is designed to last for far more than one season, so quality is everything.

Coveted

Van Cleef & Arpels’ Fascinating Egypt: Inside one of high jewellery’s most anticipated annual events

Coveted

Gucci’s transports us to Monte Carlo with a dreamy European summer escapade

Coveted

GLANZSTÜCKE: The Van Cleef & Arpels exhibition in Vienna that every design lover should see

Illustrator Carly Black on cryptocurrency, natural wine and pickles

7 Jun 2021

Multi-hyphenate Carly Black is based in Auckland where, by day, she works as an Account Manager for Coffee Supreme looking after around 70 cafes in the Coromandel, Northland and Auckland. She also spends “every spare minute” doing freelance illustration or graphic design work — mostly for independent, owner-operated hospitality businesses or winemakers. You probably recognise her charming illustrations from the signage of K’ Rd pasta favourite Pici, or maybe you’ve seen her cheerful, keep-cup-toting sandwich on the Ol’ Mate food truck.

Here, Black gives us an insight into her tastes, including her favourite places to eat, some great podcast recommendations and more.

What I do for a job described in one sentence: Account manager for Coffee Supreme by day, freelance graphic designer and illustrator by night.

My personal style can be defined by: Someone recently described my style as normcore. Generally I aspire to look like a piece of moss. Lots of greens, and mustards, browns and textured pieces. I also can’t seem to walk past a piece of corduroy without buying it.

The last thing I bought and loved was: A set of Temuka salt and pepper shakers from David N White Gallery in Wellington.

An unforgettable place I visited was: I did a camping road trip around the East Cape this summer with the dog. I loved it. I saw Te Waha o Rerekohu in Te Araroa — the oldest Pohutukawa in New Zealand — she’s six hundred years old.

The next place I’d like to go to: I’d love to do a South Island trip this winter. Maybe the Inland Pack Track on the West Coast. I think Kaiser [Black’s two-year-old whippet] would appreciate being left at home under the heat pump for that one.

Clockwise from top left: Carly Black illustration; Coffee Supreme mug; Plastic Bouquet album; Natural wine with label designed by Carly; Niki de Saint Sculpture.

The design (building, person, item) that inspires me is: My first reference is and always will be Niki de Saint Phalle. She was introduced to me by my German mother — three of her sculptures are in my home town of Hanover, in Northwestern Germany. I love naïve art in general. It’s nostalgic and joyous. Most of my illustrations look like someone’s doodled on the page in math class, and I love that quality of it.

My favourite app is: I’ve gotten into cryptocurrency quite recently, the last six months, so I do find myself glued to my wallet app, Exodus.

My guilty pleasure is: A really great bottle of natural wine paired with something deep fried.

My secret talent is: Looking like an extrovert when I’m the biggest introvert you’ll ever meet.

My morning routine is: Wake up, feed my dog Kaiser, share a cup of Coffee Supreme™ with my neighbour Hazel, who is also conveniently the owner of Fur & Forest, a dog pack-walking company. Very quickly get ready for work and then head to one of the cafes I look after for a catch up and another cuppa.

In my fridge you’ll always find: Jars and jars of pickled things, brined things, chutneys, anything to reduce my food waste.

My favourite room in my house is: My living room is south-west facing, so I get the dreamiest golden hour and sunsets. Ponsonby always gets the best sunsets.

The last meal out I had that truly impressed me was: This is such a difficult question. Like Gogo Music Cafe on Dominion Road is it for me. Spicy chili and cumin covered meat skewers, and giant wheat noodles with chicken curry never ceases to impress me. Close runners up are Pici and Ockhee.

The podcasts I listen to are: Oh man I always get embarrassed by my podcast choices. This American Life, Philosophize This!, CBC’s Missing & Murdered is a really good introspective podcast series on indigenous women who’ve gone missing.

The last music I downloaded was: ‘Plastic Bouquet‘ by Marlon Williams with Kacy & Clayton.

If I wasn’t doing what I am, I would be: Off grid on some self-sustainable land somewhere south.

I have a collection of: Coffee mugs. So so many coffee mugs.

My favourite way to unwind is: Heading off into Riverhead Forest with Kaiser for a couple hours. There’s no reception or internet coverage, bonus.

Culture

Labour of love: Katherine Throne’s botanical paintings arrive at Sanderson

Coveted

Dame Lydia Ko: From child prodigy to the remarkable reinvention of a global golf champion

Coveted

Denizen’s Winter Issue is out now

Wondering what to watch next? These addictive TV series belong on your radar

4 Jun 2021

With winter officially in full swing, it’s time to activate hibernation mode and queue your watchlist with an addictive assortment of new content. From thrilling true crime dramas to fabulous biopics, these fresh TV shows will see you in good stead over rainy days and chilly nights.

The Mosquito Coast
Justin Theroux and Melissa George star in this new Apple+ series, adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name. The drama unfolds as Allie Fox (played by Theroux), a radical idealist and brilliant inventor finds himself on the run from the United States government, and must escape with his family to Mexico. Made in seven parts, this exhilarating series promises to have us on the edge of our seats, and is the perfect watch for winter. Watch on Apple TV+

https://youtu.be/yCgdWHwEnrg

Halston
Starring Ewan McGregor as the titular character, this new Netflix miniseries follows the hedonistic lifestyle of iconic fashion designer Halston (Roy Halston Frowick) in the 1970s and 1980s. With super-producer Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story, The Politician, Ratched and more) at the helm, this glitzy, fashion-filled affair captures perfectly the legacy of a legend. Watch on Netflix

Physical
In this upcoming Apple Original series, Rose Bryne stars as Sheila Rubin, an outwardly dutiful 1980s housewife with a darkly-funny side who finds solace from personal demons in the world of aerobics. Following Sheila’s trajectory as she moves from aerobics fan to fully-fledged fitness and lifestyle guru, this dramedy is one we’re particularly looking forward to. Watch on Apple TV+

https://youtu.be/Q4nwFSSTUZc

Nine Perfect Strangers
Another miniseries starring Nicole Kidman (fast becoming the genre’s most prolific practitioner), Nine Perfect Strangers was adapted from a novel of the same name and follows a wellness retreat that goes horribly wrong. Promising a similarly captivating and dark drama to Big Little Lies (the novel was penned by the same author, after all) this series is one we’re eagerly waiting for. Watch on Amazon Prime

Solos
A new Amazon series featuring eight acclaimed actors (including Morgan Freeman, Helen Mirren and Anne Hathaway) this captivating, seven-part, character-driven anthology explores the wondrous truths of what it means to be human, concluding that no matter how isolated or physically separated we are, we will always be connected. Watch on Amazon Prime

Loki
Marvel’s god of mischief is set to hit our screens with his very own series on Disney Plus. The story follows Loki (played by Tom Hiddleston) as he pops up throughout human history via his own method of time travel, to influence major historical events. Expect as many moments of chaos as moments of comedy as this lovable rogue finally takes the spotlight. Watch on Disney+

The Underground Railroad
From the director of Academy-Award-winning Moonlight this new Amazon series follows the journey of Cora, a young slave in the antebellum South, who escapes a Georgian plantation in a bid for freedom — pursued every step of the way by a notorious slave hunter. Watch on Amazon Prime

https://youtu.be/miQqyfO66uw

Mare of Easttown
This gripping new HBO show stars Kate Winslet as a small-town detective, bent on solving a local murder while trying to balance her personal life as it crumbles around her. With stellar performances and an unmissable plot, you won’t be able to tear your eyes away. Watch on Neon

Culture

Labour of love: Katherine Throne’s botanical paintings arrive at Sanderson

Coveted

Dame Lydia Ko: From child prodigy to the remarkable reinvention of a global golf champion

Coveted

Denizen’s Winter Issue is out now

Amisfield’s Wine Club subscription service comes brimming with exciting perks

4 Jun 2021

A well-stocked cellar is (we think) one of life’s great pleasures, and an Amisfield subscription service is ensuring you’ll never be left wanting when the occasion arises to source a bottle of exceptional wine from within the comfort of your own home.

The acclaimed Amisfield Bistro & Cellar Door boasts one of the largest, single-estate vineyards in Central Otago, and Amisfield Wine Club is dedicated to offering wine connoisseurs, gastronomes and casual enthusiasts alike the opportunity to access a superior cellar offering with a large number of perks.

With no joining fee — just a commitment to purchasing two cases of 12 bottles per year — Amisfield Wine Club is a truly accessible way to sample the vineyard’s exquisite vintages. Members of the Amisfield Wine Club receive discounts on all Amisfield wines and at the restaurant itself, plus a personal allocation of new-release wines, access to exclusive pre-releases and select cellar and limited edition wines.

You can expect invitations to Amisfield events and a highlight is one complimentary wine masterclass per year for you and three guests — an in-depth, educational and informative wine tasting session, with an overview of the history of Amisfield Estate and the Central Otago region.

In further exciting news, 2021 is Amisfield’s first vintage from which all of the grapes (and subsequent wines) will be certified as organic, by BioGro New Zealand. The culmination of a five-year process, full organic status is no mean feat, and Amisfield’s organic conversion is part of a multitude of ongoing sustainability initiatives at Amisfield. The conversion has resulted in soil health and biodiversity improvements, plus greater differentiation of flavour profile from block to block as the vines are able to assert their own unique personality into each exquisite wine.

That being said, there’s never a better time to join Amisfield’s wine club, and with complimentary freight available for every subscription delivery in New Zealand and Australia, it’s a brilliant way to treat yourself — or another lucky recipient.

You must be 18 years or older to subscribe to this service.

www.amisfield.co.nz/wineclub/

Culture

Wellbeing

Design

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Design

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Gastronomy

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Gastronomy

Coveted

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Culture

Culture

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Gastronomy

Connect with us

CURRENT ISSUE

Gastronomy, Style, Culture, Design, Wellbeing, Travel.

Sign up to the Denizen Weekly

Interested in Advertising?