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Top NZ Wine Selection 2025
Top NZ Wine Selection 2025

Great wines deserved to be acknowledged

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Gimblett Gravels Annual Vintage Selection Release 2023 wines
Gimblett Gravels Annual Vintage Selection Release 2023 wines

The 2023 Annual Vintage Selection comprises just 6 wines….

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Pegasus Bay Aria Late Picked Riesling 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Late Harvest style, Riesling
Pegasus Bay Aria Late Picked Riesling 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Late Harvest style, Riesling

A wine of character, presence and power

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2025, Late Harvest style, Riesling
Akarua Dry Riesling 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago
2024, Dry Riesling, Riesling, Vegan
Akarua Dry Riesling 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago
2024, Dry Riesling, Riesling, Vegan

An excellent wine, reflective of the vintage

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2024, Dry Riesling, Riesling, Vegan
Akarua Dry Riesling 2025, Bannockburn, Central Otago
2025, Dry Riesling, Riesling, Vegan
Akarua Dry Riesling 2025, Bannockburn, Central Otago
2025, Dry Riesling, Riesling, Vegan

A lovely example, aromas and flavours of lime, mandarin and lime flower

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2025, Dry Riesling, Riesling, Vegan
Askerne Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc 2021, Hawke's Bay
2021, Bordeaux Style Right Bank, Red blend
Askerne Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc 2021, Hawke's Bay
2021, Bordeaux Style Right Bank, Red blend

A dry wine with flavours of dark berries , spice and chocolate

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2021, Bordeaux Style Right Bank, Red blend
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, California, USA
2024, Cabernet Sauvignon
Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, California, USA
2024, Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal and nicely fruity

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2024, Cabernet Sauvignon
Akarua Pinot Gris 2025, Central Otage
2025, Pinot Gris, Vegan
Akarua Pinot Gris 2025, Central Otage
2025, Pinot Gris, Vegan

Varietal and fragrant, fresh and new with …

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2025, Pinot Gris, Vegan
Main Divide by Pegasus Bay Gewürztraminer 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Gewürztraminer
Main Divide by Pegasus Bay Gewürztraminer 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Gewürztraminer

Fabulous value and excellent drinking, a wine with a core of …

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2025, Gewürztraminer
Main Divide by Pegasus Bay Pinot Gris 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Pinot Gris
Main Divide by Pegasus Bay Pinot Gris 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Pinot Gris

A complete wine

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2025, Pinot Gris

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Top NZ Wine Selection 2025
Top NZ Wine Selection 2025

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Notice of Appointment of Liquidators

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Hawkes Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection 2024
Hawkes Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection 2024

Hawkes Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection 2024

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Top 100 Sommeliers New Zealand Announced
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Decanter Results June 18th - so exciting!
Decanter Results June 18th - so exciting!

Decanter 2025 Results 2025

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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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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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