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They probably know more about wine than the law says two teenagers should. But sisters Niamh and Sorcha Peren have the best of reasons for their knowledge of the best kind of alcohol.
The sisters (their names are Gaelic and pronounced Neev and Sorsha) are the siblings behind
the Two Sisters vineyard in central Otago.
A large rock on the vineyard property was split by lightning and the landmark was named the twin sisters by locals, which is why calling the vineyard after the Peren siblings, whose parents also run Peregrine winery, made sense.
"And we've grown up with the wine industry," says Niamh, who splits her time between Auckland and Otago while she's studying fine arts at Elam, "so it's almost become instinctive now."
But Niamh, 18, and Sorcha, 14, don't just drink the stuff; they also work on their parents' vineyard. "I'm a pretty speedy [grape] picker too," Niam laughs.
Who are your favourite designers?
Sorcha: Karen Walker, adidas and Speedos. I like bright, fun, sporty, fluoro gear.
Niamh: Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and Wild Child goodies from the op-shop.
Who inspires you?
Niamh: Florence Broadhurst.
What is your favourite accessory?
Sorcha: A drink bottle. I have a collection of 22 that I cannot part with.
Niamh: The Karen Walker Swanndri satchel and computer bag are smashing, they match and remind me of the dark south!
The best jeans and why?
Sorcha: Lee jeans. Because they have a great cut.
Niamh: I liked my Helmut Langs until I got a hole in the knee.
Your best fashion bargain?
Sorcha: My hot pink Speedo togs from the QEII Swim Shop. Bargain - because no one else wanted them!
Niamh: My Alice McCall jumpsuit with keyboard pattern and crochet back. I will cherish it forever.
What's the one thing everyone should have in their wardrobe?
Sorcha: A Kathmandu puffer jacket for cold nights in Central Otago.
Niamh: A Gucci scarf and good socks. Good socks make you feel good.
Your favourite shop?
Both: Collections on Manchester St, Christchurch, then Sera Lilly and Karen Walker.
Your favourite shop elsewhere?
Both: The Tate Modern gift shop.
What can't you live without?
Sorcha: My ghd hair straightener.
Niamh: Gluten-free, dairy-free food.
Is there anything you would never wear?
Both: T-shirts with skanky sayings.
What is the biggest fashion mistake you have ever made?
Both: We're not old enough to feel embarrassed yet.
What do you wear to work?
Both: On the vineyard we wear T-shirts that Mum and I printed saying "Two Sisters vintage", paired with darling gumboots.
