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HARVEST UpDates AU and NZ
HARVEST UpDates AU and NZ

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Pegasus Bay 'Aged Release' Riesling 2016, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
Pegasus Bay 'Aged Release' Riesling 2016, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury

If the bouquet of this wine doesn’t entice you the palate will…

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Black Cottage Merlot 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Merlot
Black Cottage Merlot 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Merlot

Dry with plenty of weight and lots of mouthfeel…

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2024, Merlot
Pegasus Bay 'Aged Release' Pinot Noir 2016, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2016, Pinot Noir
Pegasus Bay 'Aged Release' Pinot Noir 2016, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2016, Pinot Noir

A completely delicious wine

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2016, Pinot Noir
Pegasus Bay 'Aged Release' Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2026, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2016, Pinot Noir
Pegasus Bay 'Aged Release' Prima Donna Pinot Noir 2026, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2016, Pinot Noir

A fabulous wine, a specific wine, complex and layered with…

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2016, Pinot Noir
Mumm Blanc de Noirs NV, Methode Traditionnelle, Central Otago
Non Vintage, NV, Méthode Traditionnelle
Mumm Blanc de Noirs NV, Methode Traditionnelle, Central Otago
Non Vintage, NV, Méthode Traditionnelle

As the wine reaches 10 Celsius from a fridge cold 4 Celsius the bouquet becomes

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Non Vintage, NV, Méthode Traditionnelle
Angus The Bull Heathcote SV Shiraz 2024, South Australia
Angus The Bull Heathcote SV Shiraz 2024, South Australia
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Chateau Le Bournac 2023, Bordeaux AOC Red Blend, France
2023, Red blend
Chateau Le Bournac 2023, Bordeaux AOC Red Blend, France
2023, Red blend

The bouquet and palate delivers a smooth texture with core red berry fruit flavours of …

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2023, Red blend
Mills Reef Winery 'Elspeth' Cabernet Merlot 2020, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2020, Cabernet Merlot
Mills Reef Winery 'Elspeth' Cabernet Merlot 2020, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
2020, Cabernet Merlot

A wine of concentration and power with …

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2020, Cabernet Merlot
B & G Reserve Pinot Noir 2024, France
2024, Pinot Noir
B & G Reserve Pinot Noir 2024, France
2024, Pinot Noir

Aromas and flavours of fresh red berries and…

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2024, Pinot Noir

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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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