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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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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Brotte Les Hauts de Barville Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2025, France
2025, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, White Wine
Brotte Les Hauts de Barville Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2025, France
2025, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, White Wine

A lovely dry white wine with a bouquet and palate of…

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2025, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, White Wine
Brotte Versant Doré Condrieu 2025, France
2025, Condrieu, Viognier
Brotte Versant Doré Condrieu 2025, France
2025, Condrieu, Viognier

A lovely bouquet of classic Condrieu scents from …

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2025, Condrieu, Viognier
Brotte Baies Dorées Viognier 2025, France
2025, Viognier
Brotte Baies Dorées Viognier 2025, France
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A soft and creamy textured wine with…

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2025, Viognier
Brotte Les Jeannes Côtes de Provence Rosé 2025, France
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Brotte Les Jeannes Côtes de Provence Rosé 2025, France
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Just dry, balanced and well made…

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2025, Rosé
Collaboration Wines 'Argent' Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Cabernet Sauvignon
Collaboration Wines 'Argent' Cabernet Sauvignon 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Cabernet Sauvignon

Dry, full-bodied and nicely intense without being overdone, firm tannins and acid line frame the…

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Collaboration Wines 'Ceresia' Cabernet Franc 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Cabernet Franc
Collaboration Wines 'Ceresia' Cabernet Franc 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Cabernet Franc

A lovely perfume and lift, floral and mineral, earthy and enticing scents of ripe …

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2025, Cabernet Franc
Collaboration Wines 'Aurulent' Chardonnay 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Chardonnay
Collaboration Wines 'Aurulent' Chardonnay 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Chardonnay

A complex and enticing wine…

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2025, Chardonnay
Thorn-Clarke 'Shotfire' Collectors Heritage Edition Shiraz 2021, Barossa
2021, Shiraz
Thorn-Clarke 'Shotfire' Collectors Heritage Edition Shiraz 2021, Barossa
2021, Shiraz

A classic Barossa Shiraz bouquet of …

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2021, Shiraz

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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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Yalumba Wines - New Release tasting - June 2026
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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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