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California Wine Resilience Napa Sonoma and Anderson Valley
California Wine Resilience Napa Sonoma and Anderson Valley

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Judgement of Paris tasting. Wines from California outclassed those from Burgundy in a tasting that changed the….

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Kumeu River 2025 Wines tasted July 24th 2026
Kumeu River 2025 Wines tasted July 24th 2026

Just released this week are the 2025 Chardonnays from Kumeu River

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Huntress Kuratea 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Red Wine
Huntress Kuratea 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Red Wine

Very bright and youthful, fleshy red berry scents then perfumes of white and…

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2025, Red Wine
Huntress Chenin Blanc 'Puiaki' 2025, Mangatahi Terraces, Hawke's Bay
2025, Chenin Blanc
Huntress Chenin Blanc 'Puiaki' 2025, Mangatahi Terraces, Hawke's Bay
2025, Chenin Blanc

A bouquet of heirloom apples and wild flowers then citrus, an earth-smoke of stone and…

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2025, Chenin Blanc
Huntress Chardonnay 'Tūrama' 2025, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay
2025, Chardonnay
Huntress Chardonnay 'Tūrama' 2025, Bridge Pa Triangle, Hawke's Bay
2025, Chardonnay

The signature of Chardonnay is strong with a bouquet of peaches and nectarine then…

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Huntress Albariño 'Hiriri' 2025, Mangatahi Terraces, Hawke's Bay
2025, Albariño
Huntress Albariño 'Hiriri' 2025, Mangatahi Terraces, Hawke's Bay
2025, Albariño

Saline and floral then fruity with…

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2025, Albariño
Huntress Waikoa 2025, Martinborough, Wairarapa
2025, White blend
Huntress Waikoa 2025, Martinborough, Wairarapa
2025, White blend

This wine will make you smile …

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2025, White blend
Ayrburn Chardonnay 2025, Central Otago
2025, Chardonnay
Ayrburn Chardonnay 2025, Central Otago
2025, Chardonnay

A lovely bouquet with a nutty rich, stone fruits and…

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2025, Chardonnay
Nevis Bluff 'The Holdsworth' Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago
2025, Pinot Noir
Nevis Bluff 'The Holdsworth' Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago
2025, Pinot Noir

A completely enticing bouquet with intensity and complexity, dried herb and…

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2025, Pinot Noir
Balvonie Pinot Noir 2025, Marlborough
2025, Pinot Noir
Balvonie Pinot Noir 2025, Marlborough
2025, Pinot Noir

An excellent wine with a frame of red berries and plum, some…

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2025, Pinot Noir

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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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