While the pandemic restrictions have eased, these virtual wine tasting tours continue to be popular.

Winemaker Jeffrey Aston from Tractorless Wines was one of those who started virtual wine tastings last year after he could not travel to New Zealand in March last year due to the restrictions.

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They deliver 50ml samples of 10 of their wines at the doorstep of those who sign up for it. A virtual session is later held online in which Jeff guides everyone through the tastings.

"After starting the virtual tastings last year, we received a good feedback. It just grew from there and we continued with it through the whole of Covid last year," he said.

"If people want to do something different on a Friday night, they don't have to go out anymore. There are several people who prefer pre-recorded sessions as compared to live ones as well as they can do it at a time convenient for them."

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Two public sessions are held every two weeks at 4pm on Saturday while private sessions with 10 people or more can also be organised.

Jeff started Tractorless Wines in 2012 because he wanted to make the type of wines he liked to drink. The range includes sparkling wines, sauvignon blanc, grigio, gris, chardonnay and riesling. The Lost Flock is a blend of aleatico, pinot noir, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon.

Their main tasting room is at The Mill where all COVID public health guidelines are followed.

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