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Nga Waka Wines purchases the Lismore Vineyard - Martinborough Wairarapa
Nga Waka Wines purchases the Lismore Vineyard - Martinborough Wairarapa

Nga Waka Wines purchases the Lismore Vineyard

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3 Days in the Wairarapa - wine tastings
3 Days in the Wairarapa - wine tastings

ROADIE to the WAIRARAPA

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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2025, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly
Pā Road Chardonnay 2025, Marlborough
2025, Chardonnay, Vegan Friendly

A very nice example of Chardonnay with …

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Batch Winery 'Thomas Legacy' Chardonnay 2024, Waiheke Island
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Batch Winery 'Thomas Legacy' Chardonnay 2024, Waiheke Island
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On the palate flavours of fresh and roasted stone fruits, baked apple and…

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Escarpment Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Martinborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc
Escarpment Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Martinborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc

Crisp, taut and dry, an unmistakable textured expression…

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Batch Winery 'Thomas' Syrah 2024, Waiheke Island
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Batch Winery 'Thomas' Syrah 2024, Waiheke Island
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A youthful wine with firm tannins and plenty of acidity to frame the…

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Batch Winery 'Thomas Field Blend' Rosé 2025, Waiheke Island
2025, Field Blend Rosé, Rosé
Batch Winery 'Thomas Field Blend' Rosé 2025, Waiheke Island
2025, Field Blend Rosé, Rosé

Dry, taut, crisp, salivating and young

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Pegasus Bay 'Encore' Noble Riesling 2025, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2025, Noble, Riesling
Pegasus Bay 'Encore' Noble Riesling 2025, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2025, Noble, Riesling

A powerful honeyed fruits bouquet…

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2025, Noble, Riesling
Askerne Late Harvest Semillon 2023, Hawke's Bay
2023, Late Harvest style, Semillon
Askerne Late Harvest Semillon 2023, Hawke's Bay
2023, Late Harvest style, Semillon

A completely delicious wine with a compelling and …

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2023, Late Harvest style, Semillon
Saint Clair Family Estate 'Godfrey's Creek' Reserve Gewürztraminer 2025, Marlborough
2025, Gewürztraminer, Vegan Friendly
Saint Clair Family Estate 'Godfrey's Creek' Reserve Gewürztraminer 2025, Marlborough
2025, Gewürztraminer, Vegan Friendly

Classic, fragrant, floral and enticing…

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Nga Waka Wines purchases the Lismore Vineyard - Martinborough Wairarapa
Nga Waka Wines purchases the Lismore Vineyard - Martinborough Wairarapa

Nga Waka Wines purchases the Lismore Vineyard

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Top NZ Wine Selection 2025
Top NZ Wine Selection 2025

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From the Gazette
From the Gazette

Notice of Appointment of Liquidators

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Hawkes Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection 2024
Hawkes Bay Annual Chardonnay Collection 2024

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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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