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Catalina Sounds Celebrates 20 Years
Catalina Sounds Celebrates 20 Years

Catalina Sounds Celebrates 20 Years in Marlborough

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Blank Canvas Wine Update October 2026
Blank Canvas Wine Update October 2026

A very important tasting in the calendar this year was a visit to Marlborough to see the Te Manawa Vineyard, just off Brooky Road ….

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Starborough 'Sons of the Soil' Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir
Starborough 'Sons of the Soil' Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir

A generous, ripe, fruity and a varietal bouquet with…

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2024, Pinot Noir
Starborough 'Sons of the Soil' Pinot Gris 2026, Marlborough
2026, Pinot Gris
Starborough 'Sons of the Soil' Pinot Gris 2026, Marlborough
2026, Pinot Gris

Varietal, fruity, a lick of spice then…

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2026, Pinot Gris
Tiraki Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough
2026, AMW, B Corp, Sauvignon Blanc
Tiraki Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough
2026, AMW, B Corp, Sauvignon Blanc

Pungent an varietal, a bouquet that is loud and fruity, pure…

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2026, AMW, B Corp, Sauvignon Blanc
Barolo tasting led by Master of Wine David Gleeve
Barolo
Barolo tasting led by Master of Wine David Gleeve
Barolo

David became an MW in 1986 - From the Institute of Masters of Wine website. David is an importer of wines from Italy, Australia, America and New Zealand…

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Barolo
Yalumba Family Winemakers Yalumba Distinguished Sites 'Paradox' Shiraz 2024, Barossa Valley
2024, Shiraz, Vegan
Yalumba Family Winemakers Yalumba Distinguished Sites 'Paradox' Shiraz 2024, Barossa Valley
2024, Shiraz, Vegan

This wine style from the Yalumba team never misses a heartbeat…

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2024, Shiraz, Vegan
E Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2025, France
2025, Côtes du Rhône, White Wine
E Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2025, France
2025, Côtes du Rhône, White Wine

An aromatic and enticing bouquet of myriad white fleshed fruits centering on…

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2025, Côtes du Rhône, White Wine
Pewsey Vale SIngle Vineyard Estate Riesling 2026, Eden Valley
2026, Riesling, Vegan
Pewsey Vale SIngle Vineyard Estate Riesling 2026, Eden Valley
2026, Riesling, Vegan

A classic wine, Riesling at its best…

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2026, Riesling, Vegan
Yalumba Family Winemakers 'Samuel's Collection' Bush Vine Grenache 2025, Barossa
2025, Grenache, Vegan
Yalumba Family Winemakers 'Samuel's Collection' Bush Vine Grenache 2025, Barossa
2025, Grenache, Vegan

I am growing fonder of grenache each time I taste it…

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2025, Grenache, Vegan

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Catalina Sounds Celebrates 20 Years

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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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Winetopia is back - and even better for 2026
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Great Wine Capitals of the World
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Great Wine Capitals of the World
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New Zealand is set to take its place on the global wine and tourism stage this October 2026 when…

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Yalumba Wines - New Release tasting - June 2026
Yalumba Wines - New Release tasting - June 2026
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New Zealand 2026 Harvest reports
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New Zealand 2026 Harvest reports
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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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