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California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point
California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point

‘….keep vineyards in the ground and focus on long-term resilience’

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The Central Otago Dozen - Review
The Central Otago Dozen - Review

A tasting of 12 Pinots Noir The Central Dozen from vintage 2023

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Cuvée Rémy 2013 No1 Family Estate, Marlborough
2013, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode Traditionelle, Sparkling
Cuvée Rémy 2013 No1 Family Estate, Marlborough
2013, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode Traditionelle, Sparkling

Fine and complex

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2013, Methode Traditionnelle, Methode Traditionelle, Sparkling
Cellar Note Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough
2022, Pinot Noir
Cellar Note Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough
2022, Pinot Noir

Ready to drink Pinot Noir with aromas and flavours of secondary fruits of…

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2022, Pinot Noir
Wishbone Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
2023, Pinot Noir
Wishbone Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
2023, Pinot Noir

A sound, balanced and ready to drink wine…

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2023, Pinot Noir
Shellback Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough
2022, Pinot Noir, Vegan Friendly
Shellback Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough
2022, Pinot Noir, Vegan Friendly

This wine is ready to drink…

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2022, Pinot Noir, Vegan Friendly
Bishop's Leap Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan Friendly
Bishop's Leap Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan Friendly

A lively, fruity and fresh expression

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2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan Friendly
Delta Estate Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan Friendly
Delta Estate Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan Friendly

Varietal, fruity, lifted and floral …

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2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan Friendly
Delta Estate Pinot Gris 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Gris, Vegan Friendly
Delta Estate Pinot Gris 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Gris, Vegan Friendly

A nice wine…

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2024, Pinot Gris, Vegan Friendly
Pegasus Bay 'Finale' Noble Sauvignon Semillon 2025, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2025, Noble Semillon Sauvignon
Pegasus Bay 'Finale' Noble Sauvignon Semillon 2025, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2025, Noble Semillon Sauvignon

Noble Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc

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2025, Noble Semillon Sauvignon

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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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