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California Wine Resilience Napa Sonoma and Anderson Valley
California Wine Resilience Napa Sonoma and Anderson Valley

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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Ata Rangi 'Kahu' Botrytis Riesling 2026, Martinborough
Ata Rangi 'Kahu' Botrytis Riesling 2026, Martinborough

Weighty, creamy and delicious….

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Nevis Bluff 'The Bluff' Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago
Nevis Bluff 'The Bluff' Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago

Dry, textured, savoury, new, fresh and delicious…

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'Deal with it' Natural Pinot Noir 2026, Marlborough
'Deal with it' Natural Pinot Noir 2026, Marlborough

Fresh and fruity on the palate, dry, no oak…

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Elephant Hill 'Sea' Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay
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Elephant Hill 'Sea' Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay
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Delicious, taut and still developing. Lengthy and exciting…

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Elephant Hill 'Earth' Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay
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Elephant Hill 'Earth' Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay
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An exciting wine…

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Obelisk Fortified Cherry Wine NV, Central Otago
Obelisk Fortified Cherry Wine NV, Central Otago

Aromas of smoky wood and dark cherry flesh, chocolate and date …

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Milton Villa 'Paradise Regained' Reserve Chardonnay 2025, Hawkes Bay
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Milton Villa 'Paradise Regained' Reserve Chardonnay 2025, Hawkes Bay
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Dry with plenty of weight and gentle creaminess…

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Q Waitaki Valley Rosé 2026, Otgao North
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Q Waitaki Valley Rosé 2026, Otgao North
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Fragrant and very pretty…

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Matahiwi Estate Brut Rosé NV, Wairarapa
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Matahiwi Estate Brut Rosé NV, Wairarapa
Brut Rosé, Rosé, Rosé Sparkling, Sparkling Rosé

Fine and dry with a plush mousse and backbone of acidity….

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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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