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The Central Otago Dozen - Review
The Central Otago Dozen - Review

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Château Magnol Haut-Médoc 2023, Bordeaux, France
2023, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Style Left Bank, Red blend
Château Magnol Haut-Médoc 2023, Bordeaux, France
2023, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Style Left Bank, Red blend

A totally enjoyable wine…

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Barton & Guestier 'Saint Louis' Chablis 2025, France
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Barton & Guestier 'Saint Louis' Chablis 2025, France
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Crisp, taut and dry…

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Saint Clair Family Estate 'Bright Light' Sauvignon Blanc Rosé 2025, Marlborough
2025, Lower Alcohol, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc Rosé
Saint Clair Family Estate 'Bright Light' Sauvignon Blanc Rosé 2025, Marlborough
2025, Lower Alcohol, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc Rosé

Plenty of crispness and fruit at the core…

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2025, Lower Alcohol, Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc Rosé
Saint Clair Family Estate 'Bright Light' Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough
2025, Lower Alcohol, Pinot Gris, Vegan Friendly
Saint Clair Family Estate 'Bright Light' Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough
2025, Lower Alcohol, Pinot Gris, Vegan Friendly

Aromas and flavours of sweet yellow apples and brown pear…

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2025, Lower Alcohol, Pinot Gris, Vegan Friendly
Saint Clair Family Estate 'Vicar's Choice Bright Light' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Lower Alcohol, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Saint Clair Family Estate 'Vicar's Choice Bright Light' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Lower Alcohol, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly

Aromas and flavours of fresh green pear and baked green apple, some…

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2025, Lower Alcohol, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Saint Clair Family Estate 0% Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly, Zero alcohol
Saint Clair Family Estate 0% Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly, Zero alcohol

Aromas and flavours of gooseberry and lemon…

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2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly, Zero alcohol
Marlborough Sun 0% Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Zero alcohol, Vegan Friendly
Marlborough Sun 0% Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Zero alcohol, Vegan Friendly

Varietal and fruity…

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2025, Sauvignon Blanc, Zero alcohol, Vegan Friendly
Ngā Mihi Albariño 2025, Tairāwhiti
2025, Albariño
Ngā Mihi Albariño 2025, Tairāwhiti
2025, Albariño

Balanced, well made and ready to drink…

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2025, Albariño

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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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