“After Covid-19 people are more likely to buy local because they want to support our local suppliers,” said Wentworth.” Thanks to one of her local suppliers, Wentworth met Nelson-based cheese expert Virginnia Thomas, who runs cheese clubs in Nelson, and asked her to do the same in Blenheim. Scott Hammond/Stuff Cheese platters to pair Marlborough wines have been really popular at The Wine Station during the past three years. Thomas - who is only one of only three people in Australasia to be awarded the title of Certified Cheese Professional – will host the 'cheese board' every month at The Wine Station.