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The Central Dozen - 2024 Pinots Noir from Central Otago tasted and rated
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Kinross 'Holy Schist' Fumé Blanc 2025, Central Otago
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Kinross 'Holy Schist' Fumé Blanc 2025, Central Otago
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La Bohème Premium Cuvée NV, Yarra Valley
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La Bohème Premium Cuvée NV, Yarra Valley
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Tar & Roses Fiano 2025, Victoria
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Tar & Roses Fiano 2025, Victoria
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OTU Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Estate Grown, Marlborough
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OTU Limited Release Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Estate Grown, Marlborough
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Stoneleigh of Marlborough 'Latitude' Sauvignon Blanc 2026
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Stoneleigh of Marlborough 'Latitude' Sauvignon Blanc 2026
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Triplebank Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough
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Triplebank Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough
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Tohu 'Matangi' Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2025, Marlborough
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Tohu 'Matangi' Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2025, Marlborough
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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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