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de la terre 'Gracie' 2016, Hawkes Bay
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Elemental Cider, Dry Cider, NV Otaki
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An excellent bouquet and palate

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Mills Reef Winery Elspeth One 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2021, Gimblett Gravels, Red blend
Mills Reef Winery Elspeth One 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2021, Gimblett Gravels, Red blend

A bold and impressive wine

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Greywacke Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
2023, Pinot Noir
Greywacke Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
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Fabulous bouquet with complexity and depth, purity of fruit and a sense of site

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Linden Estate Grüner Veltliner 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Grüner Veltliner
Linden Estate Grüner Veltliner 2024, Hawke's Bay
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Dry, balanced and well made

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Matahiwi Blanc de Blancs NV, Wairarapa
Blanc de Blancs, Méthode Traditionnelle, Sparkling, Non Vintage, NV
Matahiwi Blanc de Blancs NV, Wairarapa
Blanc de Blancs, Méthode Traditionnelle, Sparkling, Non Vintage, NV

Fresh and dry, balanced and well made

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Haha Pinot Gris 2025, Hawkes Bay
2025, Pinot Gris
Haha Pinot Gris 2025, Hawkes Bay
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Fresh, ripe and just dry

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144 Islands 'Amalia' 2024, Bay of Islands
144 Islands 'Amalia' 2024, Bay of Islands

I prefer to suggest it is best enjoyed from today through 2031+.

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de la terre 'Gracie' 2016, Hawkes Bay
2016, White blend
de la terre 'Gracie' 2016, Hawkes Bay
2016, White blend

A bouquet with lift and perfume, spice and

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