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New Zealand 2026 Harvest reports
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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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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Greystone 'Vineyard Ferment' Pinot Noir 2023, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2023, Organic, Pinot Noir
Greystone 'Vineyard Ferment' Pinot Noir 2023, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2023, Organic, Pinot Noir

Greystone 'Vineyard Ferment' Pinot Noir 2023, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury….

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2023, Organic, Pinot Noir
Nor'wester by Greystone Pinot Noir 2024, North Canterbury
2024, Pinot Noir
Nor'wester by Greystone Pinot Noir 2024, North Canterbury
2024, Pinot Noir

A lovely expression …

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2024, Pinot Noir
SOHO Family Vineyards 'Carter' Chardonnay 2025, Waiheke Island
2025, Chardonnay
SOHO Family Vineyards 'Carter' Chardonnay 2025, Waiheke Island
2025, Chardonnay

Expressive and complex…

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2025, Chardonnay
SOHO Family Vineyards 'Fleetwood' Organic Chardonnay 2025, Carter Vineyard, Marlborough
2025, Chardonnay, Organic
SOHO Family Vineyards 'Fleetwood' Organic Chardonnay 2025, Carter Vineyard, Marlborough
2025, Chardonnay, Organic

An excellent bouquet of…

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2025, Chardonnay, Organic
Combe Rocher Réserve Chardonnay 2025, France
2025, Chardonnay
Combe Rocher Réserve Chardonnay 2025, France
2025, Chardonnay

Varietal and fruity with core aromas and flavours of…

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2025, Chardonnay
Palliser Estate Syrah 2024, Martinborough
2024, Syrah
Palliser Estate Syrah 2024, Martinborough
2024, Syrah

An excellent bouquet, one led by scents of clay and silty soil earthy ideas then…

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2024, Syrah
Carrick 'The Magnetic' Organic Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago
2023, Organic, Pinot Noir, Vegan Friendly
Carrick 'The Magnetic' Organic Pinot Noir 2023, Bannockburn, Central Otago
2023, Organic, Pinot Noir, Vegan Friendly

Aromas of roses and cherry, red berries and a deep core of minerality…

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2023, Organic, Pinot Noir, Vegan Friendly
Te Kano Pinot Noir 2023, Waitaki, Central Otago
2023, Pinot Noir
Te Kano Pinot Noir 2023, Waitaki, Central Otago
2023, Pinot Noir

Complex and developing…

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2023, Pinot Noir

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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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