Food a hit at Marlborough wine festival (NZ)

Lovers of food as well as wine were spoiled for choice at the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival at Brancott Estate near Fairhall at the weekend. A crowd of about 8000 chilled out at the festival site amidst the vines. A cool wind and cloudy skies saw summery sundresses hidden beneath jackets and jerseys but people warmed up by dancing and eating hot food. Blenheim chef Chris Fortune said the best thing about this 29th festival was seeing the word ‘food’ back in its title, and quality wines complemented by quality foods, reports The Marlborough Express.