NEW ZEALAND WINES

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 2918, 2 November 1916, Page 7

NEW ZEALAND WINES

AN- IMPRESSIVE EXHIBIT. The wino industry of New Zealand has doveloped very considerably during the.past few years, more particularly 6inco it bocarao fully recognised that cortain favoured parts of the Dominion were well adapted for the successful growing of grapes. Tho extended cultivation of tho fruit so necessary for good vintago soon became apparent, and a big impetus to tho industry was unquestionably given when the New Zealand Government took it under its wing. At that time Australian winos had a big footing in tho Dominion, but their popularity waned considerably as the Dominion production became more prominent on tho shelves of wine depots', and now such a high-grado quality is produced that it is not in any way exaggerating tho position when it is claimed that the wino manufactured in the Dominion will hold its own for purity and flavour with any article of its kind imported. Tho ready sales and big demand fully demonstrate tho truth of this statement, and if there are any doubts existing about tho matter oritics aro invited to pay a visit to a 6tand just within the main entrance to tho machinery hall at l'almorston Show grounds and there will bo seen as fino a collection of wines as it is possible to obtain, each bottle bearing eloquent testimony to tho very high standard of manufacture which has been reached by experts. ■

Hie exhibit referred to is that of Mr. H. A.' Haycock, of Hawera, and is under tho control of Mr. K. J. High den. It includes specimens of Constantia, Old Port, Invalid Port, Sherry, Olaret, Madeira, Hock, etc. The wines in question ar# mado from the pure grape juice, and are guaranteed free from all adultoration6 or artificial colouring, and also guaranteed to be absolutely pure. Considering that medical men recommend wines such as are 011 view at ralmerston Show for invalids as giving a general tone to tho system, it is not difficult to account for tho steady increase in tho consumption of such delicious "medicinos." 'l'hero is an old and very true saying, that a stiteh in time saves nine, and'aoting on tho same principle, tho use of this unadulterated fruit product is calculated to build up the system and savo a doctor's big feo. Moreover, as Christmas is fast approaching, what moro acceptablo gift oithor to one's own house or that of a friend's could bo imagined than a hamper of assorted wines, sitoh as Mr. llighden can supply on behalf of tho firm he so ably represents. Tho price is extremely moderate, namely, 355. per dozon, and at the opening of tho show yesterday a good many orders wero booked. Mr. Highden will bo pleased to receive additional favours during tho currency of Manawatu's big spring carnival, and it may bo of interest to the general public to know that all tho prinoipal towns in Wellington provinco will bo subsequently visited.—(Published by arrangement.)