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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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Kumeu River 2025 Wines tasted July 24th 2026
Kumeu River 2025 Wines tasted July 24th 2026

Just released this week are the 2025 Chardonnays from Kumeu River

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Ata Rangi 'Kahu' Botrytis Riesling 2026, Martinborough
2026, Botrytised, Riesling, Sweet Wine
Ata Rangi 'Kahu' Botrytis Riesling 2026, Martinborough
2026, Botrytised, Riesling, Sweet Wine

Weighty, creamy and delicious….

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2026, Botrytised, Riesling, Sweet Wine
Soho Family Vineyards 'Westwood' Rosé 2026, Carter Vineyard, Waiheke Island
2026, Rosé
Soho Family Vineyards 'Westwood' Rosé 2026, Carter Vineyard, Waiheke Island
2026, Rosé

A lovely bouquet and palate…

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2026, Rosé
Soho Family Vineyards 'Peggy' Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough
2026, Sauvignon Blanc
Soho Family Vineyards 'Peggy' Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough
2026, Sauvignon Blanc

A lovely bouquet and palate …

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2026, Sauvignon Blanc
Picky Hydrate Selection
Picky Hydrate Selection

Lots of freshness and impact …

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Stonecroft Malbec 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2024, Gimblett Gravels, Malbec, Vegan Friendly
Stonecroft Malbec 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2024, Gimblett Gravels, Malbec, Vegan Friendly

Great colour, concentration and bouquet with…

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2024, Gimblett Gravels, Malbec, Vegan Friendly
Stonecroft Gewürztraminer 2025, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2025, Gimblett Gravels, Gewürztraminer, Vegan Friendly
Stonecroft Gewürztraminer 2025, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2025, Gimblett Gravels, Gewürztraminer, Vegan Friendly

A lovely elegant …

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2025, Gimblett Gravels, Gewürztraminer, Vegan Friendly
Wither Hills Cellar Collection 'Amphora' Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay
Wither Hills Cellar Collection 'Amphora' Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay

Crisp and dry, lots of texture with a chalky seam through the …

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2024, Chardonnay
Wither Hills Cellar Collection 'Foudre' Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Sauvignon Blanc
Wither Hills Cellar Collection 'Foudre' Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Sauvignon Blanc

An enticing bouquet with complexity and style, plenty of…

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2024, Sauvignon Blanc

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Agriculture, Comparative tasting, Farming, Global Wine Updates, Wine Touring, California
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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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New Zealand is set to take its place on the global wine and tourism stage this October 2026 when…

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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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