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riginally from Aberdeen, Scotland, oodhouse is the new head chef at Greystone, a certified organic vineyard in North Canterbury. Before this, he worked at Amisfield, Eliza’s anor and the acclaimed Gleneagles otel in Scotland, among other places.

My fave non-alcoholic option is…

I’m a sucker for sparkling elderflower because it was something we had on special occasions when I was a kid. I used to pretend it was champagne

The under $20 wine I love is…you

can’t go wrong with Deliverance pinot noir, but that’s probably more than $20, just. I don’t usually drink supermarket wine though as my partner and I both work in wineries, so we’re spoilt for choice.

My special occasion wine is… My cocktail order is…

previously, I would have said Champagne especially aurent Perrier Rosé. But now I’m working at Greystone I’ve discovered the 2021 Greystone Pétillant Naturel Rosé. The pet nat is refreshing, with a crisp bubble.

usually a bourbon oldfashioned. I’ll sometimes order something more adventurous from the list depending on my mood. I’m also a sucker for a bloody mary e traspicy forbrunch.

A beer I’m surprised I like is…

Speight’s. Speight’s is thirst quenching and sold everywhere. I used to be a bit of a beer snob, but not after a kitchen shift.

My soda of choice is…

Irn-Bru. Scotland’s Irn-Bru reigns supreme over Coca-Cola as the number one soda. Nothing quenches a hangover like Irn-Bru

The one drink I detest is…

Sambuca. It tastes horrible and the smell lingers for days.