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Bordeaux: The Crisis Laid Bare
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A lovely wine

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Soljans Estate Barrique Reserve Pinotage 2024, Kumeu
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Soljans Estate Barrique Reserve Pinotage 2024, Kumeu
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Aromas and flavours of dark plums and black cherry flesh….

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Soljans Estate Fifth Generation Series Chardonnay 2023, Kumeu
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Soljans Estate Fifth Generation Series Chardonnay 2023, Kumeu
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Big and bold, creamy textures and packed with flavours of

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Soljans Estate Pinot Gris 2025, Kumeu
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Soljans Estate Pinot Gris 2025, Kumeu
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Flavours of red and brown pear, lots of apple and

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Soljans Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
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Soljans Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
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Varietal, crisp, fruity and just dry

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Palliser Estate Pencarrow Pinot Noir 2024, Martinborough
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Aromas and flavours of strawberry and cherry, bracken and

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Palliser Estate Pinot Gris 2025, Martinborough
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Palliser Estate Pinot Gris 2025, Martinborough
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Lots of mineral and earth smoke with soil scents of stone and

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Palliser Estate 'The Luminary' Pinot Gris 2025, Martinborough
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Palliser Estate 'The Luminary' Pinot Gris 2025, Martinborough
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Plump, fleshy, fruity and ready

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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
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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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