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California Wine Resilience Napa Sonoma and Anderson Valley
California Wine Resilience Napa Sonoma and Anderson Valley

2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the Judgement of Paris tasting. Wines from California outclassed those from Burgundy in a tasting that changed the….

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Kumeu River 2025 Wines tasted July 24th 2026
Kumeu River 2025 Wines tasted July 24th 2026

Just released this week are the 2025 Chardonnays from Kumeu River

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Two Paddocks 'Schatzi' Riesling 2025, Central Otago
2025, Organic, Riesling
Two Paddocks 'Schatzi' Riesling 2025, Central Otago
2025, Organic, Riesling

Salivating and refreshing with a backbone of acidity…

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2025, Organic, Riesling
Tarras 'The Canyon' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago
2021, Pinot Noir
Tarras 'The Canyon' Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago
2021, Pinot Noir

Complex and intriguing….

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2021, Pinot Noir
Kuru Kuru Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago
2022, Pinot Noir
Kuru Kuru Pinot Noir 2022, Central Otago
2022, Pinot Noir

A pristine, bright, fresh and enticing wine with a bouquet and palate filled with…

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2022, Pinot Noir
Tarras Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago
2021, Pinot Noir
Tarras Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago
2021, Pinot Noir

Excellent weight and length …

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2021, Pinot Noir
Cirro Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir
Cirro Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir

A very nice wine with aromas and flavours of black cherry flesh and…

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2024, Pinot Noir
Tarras Pinot Gris 2025, Central Otago
2025, Pinot Gris
Tarras Pinot Gris 2025, Central Otago
2025, Pinot Gris

A lovely bouquet of fresh pomaceous fruits and forest flowers, lees and …

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2025, Pinot Gris
Cirro 'Halo' Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir
Cirro 'Halo' Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir

Wood smoke and baking spices, dark berries and …

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2024, Pinot Noir
Cirro 'Halo' Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay
Cirro 'Halo' Chardonnay 2024, Marlborough
2024, Chardonnay

A lovely bouquet of…

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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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