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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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Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Delicious, fresh, balanced

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Tony Bish Single Vineyard Skeetfield Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly
Tony Bish Single Vineyard Skeetfield Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly

A delicious wine with energy and complexity

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2024, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly
Brockenchack Jack Harrison Single Vineyard Shiraz 2016, Eden Valley, Barossa
2016, Shiraz
Brockenchack Jack Harrison Single Vineyard Shiraz 2016, Eden Valley, Barossa
2016, Shiraz

A bold and distinctive wine

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2016, Shiraz
Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago
2024, Organic, Pinot Noir
Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago
2024, Organic, Pinot Noir

A delicious wine

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2024, Organic, Pinot Noir
Two Paddocks new release showcase - October 2025 tasting
2025, Pinot Noir, Riesling
Two Paddocks new release showcase - October 2025 tasting
2025, Pinot Noir, Riesling

Riesling and Pinots Noir

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2025, Pinot Noir, Riesling
Starborough Sons of the Soil Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
2023, Pinot Noir
Starborough Sons of the Soil Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
2023, Pinot Noir

Varietal, fresh, lively and balanced

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2023, Pinot Noir
Brockenchack D.E.N Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Eden Valley, Barossa
2021, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan Friendly
Brockenchack D.E.N Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Eden Valley, Barossa
2021, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan Friendly

Fantastic bouquet, concentrated and enticing

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2021, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan Friendly
Paritua Stone Paddock Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay
2023, Merlot, Organic
Paritua Stone Paddock Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay
2023, Merlot, Organic

Balanced, fruity, varietal and well made

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2023, Merlot, Organic
Paritua Stone Paddock 'Scarlet' Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay
2023, Cabernets, Cabernets with Merlot, Organic, Red blend
Paritua Stone Paddock 'Scarlet' Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay
2023, Cabernets, Cabernets with Merlot, Organic, Red blend

Fruity, balanced, dry and ready

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2023, Cabernets, Cabernets with Merlot, Organic, Red blend

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Bordeaux: The Crisis Laid Bare
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‘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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The US Wine Market Faces an Unwelcome New Normal
The US Wine Market Faces an Unwelcome New Normal

Published in October 2024, the arguments within this article have become profoundly more relevant now that we know the outcome of the US general election and the impacts the republican administration are proposing will affect the global wine industries….

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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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