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Vintage 2025 in Hawke’s Bay Could this be The One?
Vintage 2025 in Hawke’s Bay Could this be The One?
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Framingham Select Riesling 2024, Marlborough
Framingham Select Riesling 2024, Marlborough

Lengthy, oozing a silky texture and exacting acidity.

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Besos 'Chefs Selection' Limited Release Margarita
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Besos 'Chefs Selection' Limited Release Margarita
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A complete drink

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Rockburn 'Eleven Barrels' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago
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Rockburn 'Eleven Barrels' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago
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From the Parkburn Vineyard

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Rockburn 'Seven Barrels' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago
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Rockburn 'Seven Barrels' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago
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From the Dick Bunton Vineyard in Gibbston

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Rockburn 'The Chosen' Pinot Noir 2023, 777, Parkburn Vineyard, Central Otago
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Rockburn 'The Chosen' Pinot Noir 2023, 777, Parkburn Vineyard, Central Otago
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Classic Rockburn

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Rockburn 'The Chosen' Pinot Noir 2023, Abel, Parkburn Vineyard, Central Otago
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Rockburn 'The Chosen' Pinot Noir 2023, Abel, Parkburn Vineyard, Central Otago
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An excellent example

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Clos Ostler 'Caroline's' Pinot Noir 2022, Waitaki Valley
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Clos Ostler 'Caroline's' Pinot Noir 2022, Waitaki Valley
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Plush, ripe, fruity and vibrant

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Clos Ostler EOS Pinot Noir 2022, Monopole, Waitaki Valley
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Clos Ostler EOS Pinot Noir 2022, Monopole, Waitaki Valley
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Ripe and pure fruited

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Poppies Syrah 2024, Martinborough
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Poppies Syrah 2024, Martinborough
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Complex, lengthy and delicious

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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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