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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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Palliser Estate 'Om Santi Vineyard' Chardonnay 2024, Martinborough
Palliser Estate 'Om Santi Vineyard' Chardonnay 2024, Martinborough

An enticing bouquet of complexity, ripe fruit, flinty qualities and power.

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Halite Light Dry Red 2025, Martinborough & Mangatahi
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Halite Light Dry Red 2025, Martinborough & Mangatahi
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Crisp and dry, balanced and well made

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Halite 'Sel de Terre' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Martinborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc
Halite 'Sel de Terre' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Martinborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc

A lovely expression

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The Hunting Lodge Merlot Malbec 2022, Hawke's Bay
2022, Merlot Malbec
The Hunting Lodge Merlot Malbec 2022, Hawke's Bay
2022, Merlot Malbec

Aromas and flavours of plums and red berries

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2022, Merlot Malbec
The Hunting Lodge Syrah 2022, Hawke's Bay
2022, Syrah
The Hunting Lodge Syrah 2022, Hawke's Bay
2022, Syrah

Fine tannins, plenty of acidity adding a firmness and freshness

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Kinross 'The Prospector' Chardonnay 2024, Gibbston, Central Otago
2024, Chardonnay
Kinross 'The Prospector' Chardonnay 2024, Gibbston, Central Otago
2024, Chardonnay

. A wine that needs time to develop with best drinking from

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Kinross 'Liquid Gold' Pinot Gris 2025, Gibbston, Central Otago
2025, Pinot Gris
Kinross 'Liquid Gold' Pinot Gris 2025, Gibbston, Central Otago
2025, Pinot Gris

Weighty and silky

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Kinross 'Miners Delight' Gewürztraminer 2025, Gibbston, Central Otago
2025, Gewürztraminer
Kinross 'Miners Delight' Gewürztraminer 2025, Gibbston, Central Otago
2025, Gewürztraminer

Fragrant, floral, exotic

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Kinross Aura Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs 2025, Central Otago
2025, Blanc de Noirs
Kinross Aura Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs 2025, Central Otago
2025, Blanc de Noirs

A lovely wine

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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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