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Gimblett Gravels Annual Vintage Selection Release 2023 wines
Gimblett Gravels Annual Vintage Selection Release 2023 wines

The 2023 Annual Vintage Selection comprises just 6 wines….

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Pegasus Bay Riesling 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Riesling
Pegasus Bay Riesling 2025, North Canterbury
2025, Riesling

Aromas of honeyed peaches, lime skin and …

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2025, Riesling
Nanny Goat 'Crossbreed' Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Muscat 2025, Central Otago
2025, White blend
Nanny Goat 'Crossbreed' Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Muscat 2025, Central Otago
2025, White blend

A lovely example, modern and textured

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2025, White blend
Astrolabe Kēkerengū Coast Albariño 2025, Marlborough
2025, Albariño
Astrolabe Kēkerengū Coast Albariño 2025, Marlborough
2025, Albariño

Ripe, fruity and very modern expression…

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2025, Albariño
Astrolabe 'The Farm' Dry Riesling 2022, Marlborough
2022, Dry Riesling, Riesling, Organic
Astrolabe 'The Farm' Dry Riesling 2022, Marlborough
2022, Dry Riesling, Riesling, Organic

An excellent bouquet of limes and lemon, peach and sherbet

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2022, Dry Riesling, Riesling, Organic
Azabache Rioja Crianza 2021, Spain
2021, Rioja
Azabache Rioja Crianza 2021, Spain
2021, Rioja

A classic Rioja & Crianza style

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2021, Rioja
Matilda Nieves Mencia 2024, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
2024, Mencia, Vegan
Matilda Nieves Mencia 2024, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
2024, Mencia, Vegan

This wine shows aromas and flavours of boysenberry and raspberry, cherry cola and…

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2024, Mencia, Vegan
Pasal de Esile Sobre Lias Pinas Godello 2024, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
2024, Godello, Vegan
Pasal de Esile Sobre Lias Pinas Godello 2024, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
2024, Godello, Vegan

Fantastic bouquet of white flowers and mineral…

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2024, Godello, Vegan
La Multa Sobre Lias Albilla 2022, Spain
2022, Albilla
La Multa Sobre Lias Albilla 2022, Spain
2022, Albilla
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2022, Albilla

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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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