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Clearview Estate Winery 'The Basket Press' 2021, Hawke's Bay
Clearview Estate Winery 'The Basket Press' 2021, Hawke's Bay

Fantastic wine…

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Linden Estate 347 Fortified Wine NV, Hawke's Bay
Fortified, Sweet Wine
Linden Estate 347 Fortified Wine NV, Hawke's Bay
Fortified, Sweet Wine

sweet violets, blackstrap licorice and nougat…

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Fortified, Sweet Wine
Clos Henri 'Patience' Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough
2023, Late Harvest style, Sauvignon Blanc
Clos Henri 'Patience' Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough
2023, Late Harvest style, Sauvignon Blanc

A completely wine …

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2023, Late Harvest style, Sauvignon Blanc
Seresin Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay, Organic, Vegan Friendly
Seresin Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay, Organic, Vegan Friendly

A bouquet of ripe white fleshed fruits with layers of citrus…

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2024, Chardonnay, Organic, Vegan Friendly
Askerne Late Harvest Gewürztraminer 2021, Hawke's Bay
2021, Gewürztraminer, Late Harvest style
Askerne Late Harvest Gewürztraminer 2021, Hawke's Bay
2021, Gewürztraminer, Late Harvest style

Delicious from start to finish…

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2021, Gewürztraminer, Late Harvest style
Linden Estate Late Harvest Aromatics 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Late Harvest style, Sweet white wine
Linden Estate Late Harvest Aromatics 2025, Hawke's Bay
2025, Late Harvest style, Sweet white wine

Flavours of apricots and cider apples, green kiwi and apricot juice…

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2025, Late Harvest style, Sweet white wine
E Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2024, France
2024, Côtes du Rhône, Red Wine
E Guigal Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2024, France
2024, Côtes du Rhône, Red Wine

Satin-cream touches on the palate…

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2024, Côtes du Rhône, Red Wine
Bob 'short for Kate' Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Bob 'short for Kate' Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly

A distinctive expression framing apple and lemon pith with a leesy and very floral statement…

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2025, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Seresin Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly

A great bouquet with fragrances of fresh cape gooseberry and white peaches, sweet nettles and stone…

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2024, Organic, 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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