Mountain Scene
July 27, 2021
Possibly profitable: Graham Wilkinson s land at Gibbston which he wants to subdivide for up to seven houses
The economics of growing grapes in Gibbston has been sniffed, swirled around, savoured and spat out during Environment Court hearings over the last two years. The conclusion: the economics are more complex than a glass of pinot. MARK PRICE reports on the angst in the valley over houses replacing vineyards
Developer Graham Wilkinson has 8.9 hectares of former vineyard in Gibbston he wants to subdivide for up to seven houses.
Some see that as sacrilege in a valley renowned for growing grapes and making good wine.
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Mike Yardley: Summer Gold in Cromwell
Mike Yardley: Summer Gold in Cromwell Sat, 12 Dec 2020, 12:33PM
Awakening to the first glint of sunrise over Lake Dunstan and the sound of gently lapping water around my boatshed-style villa, is my idea of idyllic summer holiday bliss. Strung around the shoreline of Lake Dunstan at Pisa Moorings, Heritage Collection Lake Resort Cromwell is a head-turning boutique property, perfectly proportioned with a purpose-built marina. Hugging the lake’s edge, the elegant over-water villas are architecturally designed with a striking boatshed theme that breath easily with the lustrous setting. Light and shadow playfully bathe the spectacular, bronzed landscape where chiselled hillsides frame Lake Dunstan’s revitalising, blue splendour. The resort features its own waterway access to the lake, with moorings available by the accommodation, if you’re floating in! If you’re sizing up a blissed-out romantic escape, a one bedroom spa