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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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Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough

Delicious, fresh, balanced

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Delta Estate 'Hatters Hill' Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough
2023, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly
Delta Estate 'Hatters Hill' Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough
2023, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly

A lovely expression

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Delta Estate Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough
2023, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly
Delta Estate Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough
2023, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly

A complete wine

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Saint Clair Family Estate Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly
Saint Clair Family Estate Omaka Reserve Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly

An enticing bouquet and palate

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Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 10 Chardonnay 2023, Southern Valleys, Marlborough
2023, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly
Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 10 Chardonnay 2023, Southern Valleys, Marlborough
2023, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly

Excellent colour, bouquet and palate

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Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly
Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly

Aromas and flavours of fresh peaches and apples framed by

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Saint Clair Family Estate James Sinclair Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly
Saint Clair Family Estate James Sinclair Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly

A lovely wine with a satin texture, crisp outline and

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Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Cabernet Merlot 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay
2021, Cabernet Merlot, Red blend, Red Wine
Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Cabernet Merlot 2021, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay
2021, Cabernet Merlot, Red blend, Red Wine

A dry wine with a core of dark berries, tobacco and…

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Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Rose 2025, Marlborough
2025, Rose, Rosé
Lake Chalice 'The Nest' Rose 2025, Marlborough
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Aromas then flavours of fresh…

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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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