Named with a nod to the ancient coal seam running through the nearby mountain range, multi-award-winning Coal Pit Vineyard springs from schist soils on north-facing slopes in Gibbston, Central Otago’s highest sub-region and producer of some of the world’s finest pinot noir.
Sunday starts early, driving from Napier to Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market. Jazz buskers and the waft of bacon greet us as we enter a circle of vans, trailers and gazebos positioned amongst shady ancient trees and backing onto Waikoko Gardens’ tranquil lily ponds.
In the desert, 60 miles to the north of Phoenix, Arizona, a jumbled collection of earth-coloured buildings rise from the dust and sagebrush that surrounds them.
Falcon Brae Villa
A Luxury Stay Awaits You
There are few places in the world where you can enjoy opulent luxury and true wilderness at the same time. Falcon Brae Villa is one.
Verve caught up with Julie and Des Fenning who travelled all the way from the Sunshine Coast to Perth and back again.
