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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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Barton & Guestier Côtes du Rhône 'Les Galets' 2024, France
2024, Côtes du Rhône
Barton & Guestier Côtes du Rhône 'Les Galets' 2024, France
2024, Côtes du Rhône

A wine that ticks all the boxes of balance and fruitiness, flavours and…

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2024, Côtes du Rhône
Jules Taylor Wines Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir
Jules Taylor Wines Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir

Rather delicious, a wine that will continue to age well…

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2024, Pinot Noir
Tohu Merlot 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Merlot
Tohu Merlot 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Merlot

A balanced and even flavoured wine with…

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2024, Merlot
Tohu Pinot Noir 2024, Awatere Valley, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir
Tohu Pinot Noir 2024, Awatere Valley, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir

An immediately appealing bouquet with…

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2024, Pinot Noir
W5 Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough
2025, Pinot Gris, Vegan Friendly
W5 Pinot Gris 2025, Marlborough
2025, Pinot Gris, Vegan Friendly

Fruity and expressive …

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2025, Pinot Gris, Vegan Friendly
Lowburn Ferry 'Home Block' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago
Lowburn Ferry 'Home Block' Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago

Complex, soft and elegant…

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Lowburn Ferry Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago
2023, Pinot Noir
Lowburn Ferry Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago
2023, Pinot Noir

An excellent wine with best drinking from day of purchase through 2033

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2023, Pinot Noir
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

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Hawkes Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection 2024

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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
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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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