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New Zealand 2026 Harvest reports
New Zealand 2026 Harvest reports

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Clearview Estate Winery 'The Basket Press' 2021, Hawke's Bay
Clearview Estate Winery 'The Basket Press' 2021, Hawke's Bay

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Hunter's 'Offshoot' Chardonnay 2025, Marlborough
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Kiki Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling, Vegan Friendly
Kiki Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling, Vegan Friendly

No mistaking the pungency of the bouquet, completely Sauvignon Blanc with …

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2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling, Vegan Friendly
Moore & Moore Blanc de Blanc Méthode Traditionnelle 2023, Marlborough
2023, Méthode Traditionnelle
Moore & Moore Blanc de Blanc Méthode Traditionnelle 2023, Marlborough
2023, Méthode Traditionnelle

Aromas of white flowers and a soft leesy autolysis, then scents of …

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Delta Estate Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Delta Estate Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly

Varietal, crisp, crunchy and just dry …

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2025, Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Ruru Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago
2024, Pinot Noir
Ruru Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago
2024, Pinot Noir

What a great bouquet filled with scents of ripeness and freshness, stacks of pinosity…

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Ruru Gewürztraminer 2025, Central Otago
2025, Gewürztraminer
Ruru Gewürztraminer 2025, Central Otago
2025, Gewürztraminer

A silky-cream wine touches the palate with …

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Ruru Chardonnay 2025, Central Otago
2025, Chardonnay
Ruru Chardonnay 2025, Central Otago
2025, Chardonnay

A ripe and engaging bouquet of dark yellow-fleshed stone fruits then…

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2025, Chardonnay
Hãhã Syrah 2025, Hawkes Bay
2025, Syrah
Hãhã Syrah 2025, Hawkes Bay
2025, Syrah

Plush, ripe, fleshy and fruity with core aromas and flavours of purple fruits from…

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2025, Syrah

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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
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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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