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Catalina Sounds Celebrates 20 Years
Catalina Sounds Celebrates 20 Years

Catalina Sounds Celebrates 20 Years in Marlborough

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Forager and Potager wines - tasted in the vineyard with winemaker Dom Maxwell
Forager and Potager wines - tasted in the vineyard with winemaker Dom Maxwell

Dom Maxwell’s reputation for making complex, textured and fine wine continues

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Monowai Merlot 2023, Hawke's Bay
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Light and bright, fruity, dry and varietal…

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Falconhead Gewürztraminer 2025, Hawke's Bay
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Falconhead Gewürztraminer 2025, Hawke's Bay
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There’s no mistaking the varietal surge of information on the nose with…

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Leveret Estate Viognier 2026, Hawke's Bay
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Leveret Estate Viognier 2026, Hawke's Bay
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Aromatic and enticing …

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Monowai Chardonnay 2025, Hawke's Bay
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Monowai Chardonnay 2025, Hawke's Bay
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A classic old-school style with aromas and flavours of peaches and cream…

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Monowai Pinot Gris 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Pinot Gris
Monowai Pinot Gris 2025, Hawke's Bay
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A lovely example with a bouquet of fresh yellow and brown pears, golden delicious apple and…

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Monowai Vivaz 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, White blend
Monowai Vivaz 2025, Hawke's Bay
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A new and delicious blend…

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2025, White blend
Domaine Thomson Surveyor Thomson Clutha Left Bank Chardonnay 2025, Lowburn, Central Otago
2025, Chardonnay
Domaine Thomson Surveyor Thomson Clutha Left Bank Chardonnay 2025, Lowburn, Central Otago
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A very good bouquet of the variety, style and region with a scents of…

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Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough
2026, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough
2026, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly

A completely delicious wine…

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2026, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly

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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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