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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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Robert Mondavi Chardonnay 2024, California, USA
2024, Chardonnay
Robert Mondavi Chardonnay 2024, California, USA
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There’s no mistaking the style of this wine, and the variety with a bold creamy palate and …

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Toi Toi Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Syrah
Toi Toi Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Syrah

A balanced, fruity and varietal wine with an immediate signature of…

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Crossing Point Chardonnay 2024, Waikato (North Island)
2024, Chardonnay
Crossing Point Chardonnay 2024, Waikato (North Island)
2024, Chardonnay

A lovely, fresh and fruity expression, varietal and classic

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Blank Canvas 'Abstract' Three Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc
Blank Canvas 'Abstract' Three Rows Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
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Fantastic wine

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Blank Canvas 'Holdaway Vineyard' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc
Blank Canvas 'Holdaway Vineyard' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc

…then a rush of citrus fruit scents …

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2025, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc
Blank Canvas 'Axehouse Vineyard' Grüner Veltliner 2024, Marlborough
2024, Grüner Veltliner, AMW
Blank Canvas 'Axehouse Vineyard' Grüner Veltliner 2024, Marlborough
2024, Grüner Veltliner, AMW

Delicious, fresh, taut and very new

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Montford Estate Rosé 2025, Marlborough
2025, Rosé, Vegan Friendly
Montford Estate Rosé 2025, Marlborough
2025, Rosé, Vegan Friendly

Crisp, taut and new with a salivating and fleshy mouthfeel

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2025, Rosé, Vegan Friendly
Pegasus Bay Riesling 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Riesling
Pegasus Bay Riesling 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Riesling

Aromas of honeyed peaches, lime skin and …

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2025, Riesling

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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
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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
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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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