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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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Palliser Estate 'Om Santi Vineyard' Chardonnay 2024, Martinborough
Palliser Estate 'Om Santi Vineyard' Chardonnay 2024, Martinborough

An enticing bouquet of complexity, ripe fruit, flinty qualities and power.

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Villa Maria in a can release of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and a Rose
Villa Maria in a can release of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and a Rose

Great to see and taste Villa Maria’s version and embracing this packaging idea

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Known Unknown Maraekakaho Cabernet Franc 2022, New Zealand
2022, Cabernet Franc
Known Unknown Maraekakaho Cabernet Franc 2022, New Zealand
2022, Cabernet Franc

Ripe, fruity and dry with core flavours of dark plums and blackberry

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Champagne Malard Cuvée Premium Brut NV, France
Champagne, NV
Champagne Malard Cuvée Premium Brut NV, France
Champagne, NV

Delicious with a core of brioche autolysis, nice weight and creaminess

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Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionelle Rosé 2022, Marlborough
2022, Méthode Traditionnelle, Rosé
Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionelle Rosé 2022, Marlborough
2022, Méthode Traditionnelle, Rosé

Crisp and dry with a creamy mousse mouthfeel

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2022, Méthode Traditionnelle, Rosé
Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Cuvée 2022, Marlborough
2022, Méthode Traditionnelle
Moore & Moore Méthode Traditionnelle Brut Cuvée 2022, Marlborough
2022, Méthode Traditionnelle

Balanced and well made, crisp and just dry

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2022, Méthode Traditionnelle
Ribbonwood Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
2023, AMW, Pinot Noir
Ribbonwood Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
2023, AMW, Pinot Noir

A ready to drink expression

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2023, AMW, Pinot Noir
Framingham F-Series Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir
Framingham F-Series Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir

An excellent wine for taste and value

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Framingham F-Series Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay
Framingham F-Series Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay

A classic summer style

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2024, Chardonnay

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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
Bread Sommelier! I was today years old when I learned about this profession. The qualification is earned in Germany, and is now available in the English language and my new friend Rhys plans to be the first in Aotearoa NZ. Rhys and I met through
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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