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Bordeaux: The Crisis Laid Bare
Bordeaux: The Crisis Laid Bare

‘Crisis’ is a tough and sometimes fatalistic word to use, but……opportunity should come along soon, well…..eventually and at what cost.

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Filly Chardonnay 2024, Martinborough
Filly Chardonnay 2024, Martinborough

Ripe, pure fruited, flinty and mineral

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The Better Half NZ Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
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The Better Half NZ Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
2023, Pinot Noir

Immediately enticing bouquet of fresh cherry and plum

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Jules Taylor OTQ Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough
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Jules Taylor OTQ Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough
2023, Sauvignon Blanc

Excellent bouquet with power and richness

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The Better Half NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Sauvignon Blanc
The Better Half NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Sauvignon Blanc

A classic bouquet of fresh fruits and exotic herbs

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Matahiwi Estate Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Syrah
Matahiwi Estate Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Syrah

Aromas and flavours pepper spice and dark berries

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Squawking Magpie 'The Chatterer' Syrah 2023, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2023, Gimblett Gravels, Syrah
Squawking Magpie 'The Chatterer' Syrah 2023, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2023, Gimblett Gravels, Syrah

Youthful and ripe, enticing and fresh

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AIX Rosé 2024, Provence, France
2024, Rosé
AIX Rosé 2024, Provence, France
2024, Rosé

Another classic and enticing expression from the AIX stable

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Mills Reef Winery Elspeth Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay
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Mills Reef Winery Elspeth Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Chardonnay

Bold, rich bouquet with lots of expression of fruit then winemaking

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Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay 2024, Wairarapa
2024, Chardonnay
Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay 2024, Wairarapa
2024, Chardonnay

Baking spice, clay and a touch of wood smoke, fruit flavours reflect the bouquet

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The life of a working Master Somm….. with a particular focus on fine NZ Wine. Posted @withregram • Cameron Douglas MS was hard at work in our Tasting Room last week with some 87 wines - both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir to taste blind at
Today’s view from the office… This morning I am sitting down to review 87 wines from the Central Otago Winegrowers Spring Release 2024. Always exciting and a privilege. And tasting on site (at Misha’s Vineyard Tasting Room in C
We love the Family we have gathered on this adventure called life. Elaine is an important part of our story. Posted @withregram • @hawk_wakawaka Time with Family, Cameron and Janet, Havelock North (New Zealand) - In 2017, so many kind people
Highlights of my NZ Wine year always include our Sommit events, with NZ Winegrowers. These involve hosting a select group of international Sommeliers (and a couple of lucky locals) on a journey through our wonderful wines of Aotearoa like no other.
Topping the Manhattan Barrel. We batch our two essential cocktails - Negroni and Manhattan. The Manhattan barrel was recommended by our host in our favourite little restaurant in Harrison, NY. The Negroni is in an eight litre carboy. Both mixes h
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When we’re in California, as with all our travels - we love to share fine NZ wine. Kent owns an iconic Cheese & Wine store in Carmel-by-the-Sea - and we love spending time with him and his team, and picking up delicious cheeses. Posted @
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