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Grape Expectations - Pohangina Valley Estate, Manawatu's Only Vineyard

by Fiona McMorran

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A stunning coffee table book telling of one family’s vision to create Manawatū’s only vineyard – Pohangina Valley Estate. “An entertaining and interesting memoir of a unique part of the Manawatū’s history.” A personal account of the beginnings of the vineyard in a region unknown for grape-growing. The book tells of some of the hurdles the family had to overcome in order to establish a successful business selling award-winning wines. It covers the original decision to set up the vineyard, the initial sprouting of the vines, and the development of the first wines. It takes the reader through the growth of the business to the point where major events were being hosted on the property, and some of the trials and tribulations of hosting these events.

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Fiona moved from Wellington in 2002 to help establish the vineyard with her sister and brother-in-law. She was in employment relations for 35 years, and continued working whilst the vineyard was being established. She is now retired, both from full-time employment and the vineyard, as the family have closed the business. She decided to write the history of the vineyard, initially just as a personal record for the family, but was encouraged to consider publishing her account. She now runs a farm stay in what was the old cellar door on her property, and keeps five goats. Fiona has had other writing published including a non-fiction book, journal articles and poetry.

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