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HARVEST UpDates AU and NZ
HARVEST UpDates AU and NZ

According to New Zealand Winegrowers….

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Ata Rangi Masters Chardonnay 2024, Martinborough
Ata Rangi Masters Chardonnay 2024, Martinborough

A simply brilliant wine…

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Barlovska Blackberry Vodka, Kapiti, New Zealand
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Barlovska Blackberry Vodka, Kapiti, New Zealand
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A bouquet of dark berry and mineral

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Barlovska Pure Vodka, Kapiti, New Zealand
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Barlovska Pure Vodka, Kapiti, New Zealand
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A powerful bouquet and palate

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Delta Estate 'Barrel Fermented' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Barrel Fermented, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Delta Estate 'Barrel Fermented' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Barrel Fermented, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly

Framed by the delicate smoky and perhaps more so spice-scents of barrel fermentation…

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2025, Barrel Fermented, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Delta Estate 'Hatters Hill' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Delta Estate 'Hatters Hill' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly

Salivating and fresh, juicy and fleshy mouthfeel

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2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Te Kano Pinot Gris 2024, Otago
2024, Pinot Gris
Te Kano Pinot Gris 2024, Otago
2024, Pinot Gris

Just dry with a satin touch…

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Batch Winery 'Thomas' Chardonnay 2024, Waiheke Island
2024, Chardonnay
Batch Winery 'Thomas' Chardonnay 2024, Waiheke Island
2024, Chardonnay

A bold and enticing bouquet, a mix of the classic and individual with scents of…

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Batch Winery 'Thomas' Pinot Gris 2025, Waiheke Island
2025, Pinot Gris
Batch Winery 'Thomas' Pinot Gris 2025, Waiheke Island
2025, Pinot Gris

An excellent varietal lift with…

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Mills Reef Winery Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc
Mills Reef Winery Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc

A wine that over delivers for the price…

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Nga Waka Wines purchases the Lismore Vineyard - Martinborough Wairarapa
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Nga Waka Wines purchases the Lismore Vineyard

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Top NZ Wine Selection 2025

Great wines deserved to be acknowledged

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From the Gazette

Notice of Appointment of Liquidators

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Hawkes Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection 2024
Hawkes Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection 2024

Hawkes Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection 2024

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Top 100 Sommeliers New Zealand Announced

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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
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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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