WINE WORDS

If you missed Wellington’s Winetopia, don’t despair. Christchurch and Auckland are still to come. This year you’ll be joined by some good company – US novelist and filmmaker Rex Pickett, best known for his novel Sideways, adapted into a hit film of the same name, is making an appearance. Tickets for Christchurch (August 26-27) and Auckland (October 28-29) are available at winetopia.co.nz.