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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

Fantastic wine…

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Swift 'Lumiere' Red 2025, Bridge Pā Triangle, Hawke's Bay
2025, Red blend, Vegan Friendly
Swift 'Lumiere' Red 2025, Bridge Pā Triangle, Hawke's Bay
2025, Red blend, Vegan Friendly

Bright and aromatic with a core red fruits and roses bouquet, scents of…

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2025, Red blend, Vegan Friendly
Swift Syrah 2021, Bridge Pā Triangle, Hawke's Bay
2021, Syrah
Swift Syrah 2021, Bridge Pā Triangle, Hawke's Bay
2021, Syrah

Delicious and dry, lengthy and delicious…

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2021, Syrah
Combe Rocher Grenache Rosé Réserve 2025, France
2025, Grenache Rosé, Rosé
Combe Rocher Grenache Rosé Réserve 2025, France
2025, Grenache Rosé, Rosé

A fine and balanced example…

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2025, Grenache Rosé, Rosé
Les Muretiers Collection Privée Réserve Syrah 2024, France
2024, Syrah
Les Muretiers Collection Privée Réserve Syrah 2024, France
2024, Syrah

An enticing and warm bouquet …

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2024, Syrah
Coopers Creek 'Limeworks' Chardonnay 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Chardonnay
Coopers Creek 'Limeworks' Chardonnay 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Chardonnay

A distinctive bouquet of peach and vanilla cream, there’s a…

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2025, Chardonnay
Radburnd Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Chardonnay
Radburnd Chardonnay 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Chardonnay

Complex and expressive…

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2024, Chardonnay
Kokako Farms '1066' Chardonnay 2025, Ohiti Valley, Hawke's Bay
2025, Chardonnay
Kokako Farms '1066' Chardonnay 2025, Ohiti Valley, Hawke's Bay
2025, Chardonnay

Bold and smoky with …

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2025, Chardonnay
Penelope Radburnd Chardonnay 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Chardonnay
Penelope Radburnd Chardonnay 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Chardonnay

A wine of high quality with a youthful, pure fruited core…

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2025, Chardonnay

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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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