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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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Clearview Estate Winery Old Olive Block 2024, Hawke's Bay
Clearview Estate Winery Old Olive Block 2024, Hawke's Bay

Complex, youthful and new

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
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Sileni Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
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Pungent, varietal and fruity

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Leveret Estate Chardonnay 2023, Hawkes Bay
2023, Chardonnay
Leveret Estate Chardonnay 2023, Hawkes Bay
2023, Chardonnay

Balanced, well made and ready

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Ataahua Rosé 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Rose, Rosé
Ataahua Rosé 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Rose, Rosé

Flavours of fresh strawberries and yellow plums

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2025, Rose, Rosé
Besos Epsresso Margarita Ready to serve Roasted Blend, Auckland
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Besos Epsresso Margarita Ready to serve Roasted Blend, Auckland
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I think I found new and delicious espresso margarita blend

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Besos Chefs Selection Mangcoco Limited Release Margarita
Pre-mix Cocktail, Margarita
Besos Chefs Selection Mangcoco Limited Release Margarita
Pre-mix Cocktail, Margarita

You’ll just love the bouquet and palate of this blend

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Elemental Cider Totally Oaked Dry Cider NV, Otaki
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Elemental Cider Totally Oaked Dry Cider NV, Otaki
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Fabulous colour and bouquet

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Elemental Cider Pear Drop Dry Cider NV, Otaki
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Elemental Cider Pear Drop Dry Cider NV, Otaki
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Definitove flavours of pear and lees

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Elemental Cider Orchard Fall Dry Cider NV
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Elemental Cider Orchard Fall Dry Cider NV
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…crisp, saline and salivating

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The US Wine Market Faces an Unwelcome New Normal
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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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