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California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point
California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point

‘….keep vineyards in the ground and focus on long-term resilience’

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Trinity Hill 'The Gimblett' 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay
Trinity Hill 'The Gimblett' 2024, Gimblett Gravels, Hawke's Bay

How excellent to see Cabernet Franc as the feature variety in a blend from this part of the New Zealand

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Brancott Estate 'Letter Series T' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
2023, Pinot Noir
Brancott Estate 'Letter Series T' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
2023, Pinot Noir

Ripe and fruity bouquet, a developing style…

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Folding Hill 'Orchard Block' Pinot Noir 2023, Bendigo, Central Otago
2023, Pinot Noir
Folding Hill 'Orchard Block' Pinot Noir 2023, Bendigo, Central Otago
2023, Pinot Noir

A bouquet and palate of fruit purity and complexity…

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Folding Hill Pinot Noir 2023, Bendigo, Central Otago
2023, Pinot Noir
Folding Hill Pinot Noir 2023, Bendigo, Central Otago
2023, Pinot Noir

A delicious wine with a lengthy finish…

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Leefield Station Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
Pinot Noir, Vegan, 2024
Leefield Station Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
Pinot Noir, Vegan, 2024

A classic persistent expression from the Leefield stable …

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Pinot Noir, Vegan, 2024
Emma Marris Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan
Emma Marris Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan

A delicious core…

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The Ned 'Skyscraper' Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan
The Ned 'Skyscraper' Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir, Vegan

A delicious wine.

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Q Wine Pinot Noir 2020, Waitaki Valley
2020, Pinot Noir
Q Wine Pinot Noir 2020, Waitaki Valley
2020, Pinot Noir

Best drinking from day of purchase through 2030+

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Three Miners 'Warden's Court' Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago
2022, Pinot Noir
Three Miners 'Warden's Court' Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago
2022, Pinot Noir

Vibrant and enticing bouquet with

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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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