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California Wine Resilience Napa Sonoma and Anderson Valley
California Wine Resilience Napa Sonoma and Anderson Valley

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Judgement of Paris tasting. Wines from California outclassed those from Burgundy in a tasting that changed the….

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Kumeu River 2025 Wines tasted July 24th 2026
Kumeu River 2025 Wines tasted July 24th 2026

Just released this week are the 2025 Chardonnays from Kumeu River

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Radburnd Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay
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Radburnd Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay
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Dry and lengthy, charming and complex, elegant and…

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2024, Syrah
Main Divide by Pegasus Bay Rosé 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Rosé
Main Divide by Pegasus Bay Rosé 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Rosé

Ripe and fruity, fresh and lively…

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2025, Rosé
Wooing Tree Rosé 2025, Central Otago
2025, Rosé
Wooing Tree Rosé 2025, Central Otago
2025, Rosé

Bright and ripe, fresh and fruity…

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2025, Rosé
ME by Matahiwi Estate Pinot Rosé 2026, Wairarapa
2026, Pinot Rosé, Rosé
ME by Matahiwi Estate Pinot Rosé 2026, Wairarapa
2026, Pinot Rosé, Rosé

A lovely bouquet and palate…

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2026, Pinot Rosé, Rosé
Maude Rosé 2026, Central Otago
2026, Rosé
Maude Rosé 2026, Central Otago
2026, Rosé

Saline, fresh and delicious…

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2026, Rosé
Easthope Family Winegrowers Home Block Syrah Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Rosé, Syrah Rosé
Easthope Family Winegrowers Home Block Syrah Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Rosé, Syrah Rosé

Great colour and bouquet…

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2025, Rosé, Syrah Rosé
Three Miners 'Rocker Box' Rosé 2025, Central Otago
2025, Rosé
Three Miners 'Rocker Box' Rosé 2025, Central Otago
2025, Rosé

Textures from core fruit ripeness and acidity along with a …

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2025, Rosé
Mission Estate Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Rosé, Vegan Friendly
Mission Estate Rosé 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Rosé, Vegan Friendly

A plush and fruity expression with a tickle of sweetness…

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2025, Rosé, 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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