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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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Thomas & Sons Batch Winery Syrah 2020, Waiheke Island
2020, Syrah
Thomas & Sons Batch Winery Syrah 2020, Waiheke Island
2020, Syrah

Ripe and concentrated, a powerful bouquet with…

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2020, Syrah
Thomas & Sons Batch Winery Syrah 2022, Waiheke Island
2022, Syrah
Thomas & Sons Batch Winery Syrah 2022, Waiheke Island
2022, Syrah

Concentrated, ripe, smoky, dark fruited and powerful presence…

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2022, Syrah
Soljans Estate Barrique Reserve Pinotage 2025, Kumeu, Auckland
2025, Pinotage
Soljans Estate Barrique Reserve Pinotage 2025, Kumeu, Auckland
2025, Pinotage

Varietal, ripe, concentrated and fruity …

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2025, Pinotage
Soljans Estate Barrique Reserve Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Syrah
Soljans Estate Barrique Reserve Syrah 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Syrah

A rich and expressive bouquet with varietal scents of …

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2024, Syrah
Caythorpe Family Estate Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, AMW, Pinot Noir
Caythorpe Family Estate Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, AMW, Pinot Noir

Very bold and expressive bouquet, packed with…

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2024, AMW, Pinot Noir
Saint Clair Family Estate Limited Release Pét-Nat 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pét-Nat, Pétillant Naturel
Saint Clair Family Estate Limited Release Pét-Nat 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pét-Nat, Pétillant Naturel

Crisp and dry, balanced and well made…

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2024, Pét-Nat, Pétillant Naturel
Soljans Estate Winery 'Legacy' Méthode Traditionnelle 2023, New Zealand
2023, Méthode Traditionnelle
Soljans Estate Winery 'Legacy' Méthode Traditionnelle 2023, New Zealand
2023, Méthode Traditionnelle

Aromas of flowers and white fleshed stone fruits, sweet…

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2023, Méthode Traditionnelle
Clearview Estate Winery 'The Basket Press' 2021, Hawke's Bay
2021, Red blend
Clearview Estate Winery 'The Basket Press' 2021, Hawke's Bay
2021, Red blend

Fantastic wine…

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2021, Red blend

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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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