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Catalina Sounds Celebrates 20 Years
Catalina Sounds Celebrates 20 Years

Catalina Sounds Celebrates 20 Years in Marlborough

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Blank Canvas Wine Update October 2026
Blank Canvas Wine Update October 2026

A very important tasting in the calendar this year was a visit to Marlborough to see the Te Manawa Vineyard, just off Brooky Road ….

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Tohu 'Rewa' Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle 2017, Marlborough
2017, Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionnelle, Méthode Marlborough
Tohu 'Rewa' Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle 2017, Marlborough
2017, Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionnelle, Méthode Marlborough

An excellent wine….

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2017, Blanc de Blancs, Methode Traditionnelle, Méthode Marlborough
Hunter's Miru Miru Méthode Traditionnelle 2022, Marlborough
2022, Méthode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle
Hunter's Miru Miru Méthode Traditionnelle 2022, Marlborough
2022, Méthode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle

A lovely wine, very enticing with a complex bouquet of…

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2022, Méthode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle
Hunter's Miru Miru Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough
NV, Méthode Traditionnelle, Méthode Marlborough
Hunter's Miru Miru Méthode Traditionnelle NV, Marlborough
NV, Méthode Traditionnelle, Méthode Marlborough

Flavours of white fleshed fruits and citrus are housed in a fine plush mousse with a seam of autolysis and freshness…

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NV, Méthode Traditionnelle, Méthode Marlborough
Mission 'Fête' Brut Rosé Sparkling NV, Hawke's Bay
NV, Rosé, Rosé Sparkling, Sparkling Rosé
Mission 'Fête' Brut Rosé Sparkling NV, Hawke's Bay
NV, Rosé, Rosé Sparkling, Sparkling Rosé

Attractive aromas of strawberries and cream…

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NV, Rosé, Rosé Sparkling, Sparkling Rosé
Louis Bouillot Grande Réserve 'Perle de Vigne' Crémant de Bourgogne Brut, France
Crémant, NV
Louis Bouillot Grande Réserve 'Perle de Vigne' Crémant de Bourgogne Brut, France
Crémant, NV

A bouquet of ripe white fleshed fruits, some citrus pith, fresh apple and…

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Crémant, NV
Tohu 'Rewa' Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle 2018, Marlborough
2018, Méthode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle, Rosé
Tohu 'Rewa' Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle 2018, Marlborough
2018, Méthode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle, Rosé

harmony of autolysis and mineral are attractive and enticing..

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2018, Méthode Marlborough, Méthode Traditionnelle, Rosé
Hãhã Brut Cuvée NV, New Zealand
NV, Sparkling WIne
Hãhã Brut Cuvée NV, New Zealand
NV, Sparkling WIne

A balanced, even and enticing …

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NV, Sparkling WIne
Lake Chalice Méthode Traditionnelle 'Plume' NV, Marlborough
NV, Méthode Traditionnelle
Lake Chalice Méthode Traditionnelle 'Plume' NV, Marlborough
NV, Méthode Traditionnelle

An enticing bouquet of lees with a whisper of ginger, red apple and white…

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NV, Méthode Traditionnelle

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New Zealand is set to take its place on the global wine and tourism stage this October 2026 when…

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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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