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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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Clearview Estate Winery Old Olive Block 2024, Hawke's Bay
Clearview Estate Winery Old Olive Block 2024, Hawke's Bay

Complex, youthful and new

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Brave Roots Albariño 2025, Marlborough
2025, Albariño
Brave Roots Albariño 2025, Marlborough
2025, Albariño

Delicious, fresh, fruity and ready

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2025, Albariño
The Pass Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc
The Pass Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc

There’s no mistaking the power and pungency of this example

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2025, Sauvignon Blanc
Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir 2023, Tasmania
2023, Pinot Noir
Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir 2023, Tasmania
2023, Pinot Noir

Ripe and fruity, varietal and new

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2023, Pinot Noir
Neudorf Rosie's Block 'Amphora' Chardonnay, Nelson
2024, Chardonnay
Neudorf Rosie's Block 'Amphora' Chardonnay, Nelson
2024, Chardonnay

Totally delicious

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2024, Chardonnay
Pirie NV Methode Traditionelle, Tasmania
NV, Non Vintage, Methode Traditionelle
Pirie NV Methode Traditionelle, Tasmania
NV, Non Vintage, Methode Traditionelle

Fruity, fleshy, crisp and loads of fun

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NV, Non Vintage, Methode Traditionelle
Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir 2024, Single Block Kayena, Tasmania
2024, Pinot Noir
Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir 2024, Single Block Kayena, Tasmania
2024, Pinot Noir

Well made, lengthy with a fine core and varietal intrigue

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Dicey Gamay 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago
2024, Gamay
Dicey Gamay 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago
2024, Gamay

Delicious, fresh and ready

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2024, Gamay
Dicey Syrah 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago
2024, Syrah
Dicey Syrah 2024, Bannockburn, Central Otago
2024, Syrah

An excellent example

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2024, Syrah

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Top 100 Sommeliers New Zealand Announced
Top 100 Sommeliers New Zealand Announced

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Decanter Results June 18th - so exciting!
Decanter Results June 18th - so exciting!

Decanter 2025 Results 2025

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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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It's time to get F.A.W.C. 'n ready
It's time to get F.A.W.C. 'n ready

Hotly anticipated

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The US Wine Market Faces an Unwelcome New Normal
The US Wine Market Faces an Unwelcome New Normal

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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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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