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Top100 Sommeliers Launched in Australia
Top100 Sommeliers Launched in Australia

TOP 100 Sommeliers

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Forager Chardonnay 2025, North Canterbury
Forager Chardonnay 2025, North Canterbury

a gentle creaminess and urgency from acidity and youthful appeal…

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Tohu 'One' Pinot Noir 2023, Single Vineyard, Marlborough
2023, Pinot Noir
Tohu 'One' Pinot Noir 2023, Single Vineyard, Marlborough
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A complete wine driven by scents of site and time with …

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2023, Pinot Noir
Tohu 'Marewa' Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
Tohu 'Marewa' Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough

Ripe and pure fruited bouquet with an array of scents from…

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Forrest St Laurent NV, Marlborough
NV, St Laurent, Vegan Friendly
Forrest St Laurent NV, Marlborough
NV, St Laurent, Vegan Friendly

Aromas of light and dark red berries, some boysenberry and fruit spices…

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NV, St Laurent, Vegan Friendly
Swiftsure Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc
Swiftsure Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
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There’s no mistaking the bouquet and palate…

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La Belle Angele Chardonnay 2023, France
2023, Chardonnay
La Belle Angele Chardonnay 2023, France
2023, Chardonnay

A complete wine …

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Forrest Petit Manseng 2025, Marlborough
2025, Petit Manseng, Vegan Friendly
Forrest Petit Manseng 2025, Marlborough
2025, Petit Manseng, Vegan Friendly

Totally delicious on the palate…

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2025, Petit Manseng, Vegan Friendly
Forrest Chenin Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Chenin Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Forrest Chenin Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Chenin Blanc, Vegan Friendly

A delicious wine …

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Matahiwi Estate 'Wild Holly' Pinot Noir 2024, Wairarapa
2024, Pinot Noir
Matahiwi Estate 'Wild Holly' Pinot Noir 2024, Wairarapa
2024, Pinot Noir

Aromas of Pinot Noir framed by wild flowers and wild forest berries, a stony gravelly soil …

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2024, Pinot Noir

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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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