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Bordeaux: The Crisis Laid Bare
Bordeaux: The Crisis Laid Bare

‘Crisis’ is a tough and sometimes fatalistic word to use, but……opportunity should come along soon, well…..eventually and at what cost.

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Filly Chardonnay 2024, Martinborough
Filly Chardonnay 2024, Martinborough

Ripe, pure fruited, flinty and mineral

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Nanny Goat Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Bendigo, Central Otago
2024, Pinot Noir
Nanny Goat Vineyard Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024, Bendigo, Central Otago
2024, Pinot Noir

Taut and youthful yet an ease of texture and mouthfeel.

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La Belle Angèle Gamay 2023, France
2023, Gamay
La Belle Angèle Gamay 2023, France
2023, Gamay

A value wine

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2023, Gamay
Spinyback Pinot Noir 2024, Nelson
2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan
Spinyback Pinot Noir 2024, Nelson
2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan

An easy purchase decision

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2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan
Awatere River Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough
2025, AMW, Pinot Gris, Vegan
Awatere River Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough
2025, AMW, Pinot Gris, Vegan

Vibrant, fresh, fruity and varietal,

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2025, AMW, Pinot Gris, Vegan
Balvonie Prosecco Méthode Traditionnelle 2024, Marlborough
2024, Méthode Traditionnelle, Prosecco
Balvonie Prosecco Méthode Traditionnelle 2024, Marlborough
2024, Méthode Traditionnelle, Prosecco

Fresh, lush and juicy flavours framed by a bold mousse and exacting acidity

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2024, Méthode Traditionnelle, Prosecco
Dancing Water Limited Release Pinot Noir Blanc 2023, North Canterbury
2023, Pinot Noir Blanc
Dancing Water Limited Release Pinot Noir Blanc 2023, North Canterbury
2023, Pinot Noir Blanc

Fragrant and inviting

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2023, Pinot Noir Blanc
te Pā Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc
te Pā Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc

An excellent bouquet with an understated power and precision

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2025, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc
Yalumba Y Series Merlot 2022, South Australia
2022, Merlot, Vegan
Yalumba Y Series Merlot 2022, South Australia
2022, Merlot, Vegan

There’s a stony baked earth quality diverting back to the fruit

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2022, Merlot, Vegan

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The US Wine Market Faces an Unwelcome New Normal
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Published in October 2024, the arguments within this article have become profoundly more relevant now that we know the outcome of the US general election and the impacts the republican administration are proposing will affect the global wine industries….

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Tasmania is calling you.....
Tasmania is calling you.....

You have to visit Tasmania, and be sure to put Tolpuddle tasting room on the list

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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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