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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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Ata Rangi 'Kahu' Botrytis Riesling 2026, Martinborough
Ata Rangi 'Kahu' Botrytis Riesling 2026, Martinborough

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Pask Rosé 2025, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
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Pask Rosé 2025, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
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Bright with a silver shimmer and core of red and gold leads to a bouquet of stony flinty soils then red apple…

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Crossing Point Rosé 2026, Waikato
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Crossing Point Rosé 2026, Waikato
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An enticing bouquet of fresh red and white flowers, light red berry fruits …

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Babydoll Rosé 2026, Marlborough
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Babydoll Rosé 2026, Marlborough
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Walnut Block 'Nutcracker' Viognier 2025, Marlborough
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Walnut Block 'Nutcracker' Viognier 2025, Marlborough
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Floral and fruity with a varietal core of…

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Scalini Blanc de Blancs Gran Cuvée Extra Dry Vino Spumante NV, Italy
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Scalini Blanc de Blancs Gran Cuvée Extra Dry Vino Spumante NV, Italy
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Scalini Extra Dry Prosecco NV, Italy
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Scalini Extra Dry Prosecco NV, Italy
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Elephant Hill 'Sea' Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay
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Elephant Hill 'Sea' Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay
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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.
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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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