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New Zealand 2026 Harvest reports
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Stonyridge 'Larose' 2022, Waiheke Island
Stonyridge 'Larose' 2022, Waiheke Island

A delicious wine with delicacy and concentration, complexity and finesse

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Upper Awatere, Marlborough
2022, Chardonnay
Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2022, Upper Awatere, Marlborough
2022, Chardonnay

A complex and enticing bouquet of sweet citrus peel and yellow …

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2022, Chardonnay
Huia Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough
2023, Chardonnay, Organic
Huia Chardonnay 2023, Marlborough
2023, Chardonnay, Organic

An excellent bouquet and palate …

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2023, Chardonnay, Organic
Hunky Dory Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, AMW, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc
Hunky Dory Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, AMW, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc

Lively, playful and ready to drink

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2025, AMW, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc
Linden Estate Little Syrah 2022, Hawke's Bay
2022, Syrah
Linden Estate Little Syrah 2022, Hawke's Bay
2022, Syrah

Varietal, earthy and fruity with …

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2022, Syrah
Linden Estate Cabernet Franc 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Cabernet Franc
Linden Estate Cabernet Franc 2024, Hawke's Bay
2024, Cabernet Franc

A lovely bouquet of intensity and varietal power with…

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2024, Cabernet Franc
Misty Cove Wines Landmark Series Pinot Noir 2025, Marlborough
2025, Pinot Noir
Misty Cove Wines Landmark Series Pinot Noir 2025, Marlborough
2025, Pinot Noir

Very nice fruit intensity with core aromas and flavours of dark plum and…

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2025, Pinot Noir
Mills Reef Winery Estate Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir
Mills Reef Winery Estate Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
2024, Pinot Noir

Light and bright, fruity and varietal…

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2024, Pinot Noir
Rockburn 'The Art' Pinot Noir 2023, Bendigo, Central Otago
2023, Pinot Noir
Rockburn 'The Art' Pinot Noir 2023, Bendigo, Central Otago
2023, Pinot Noir

Delicious on the palate, dry and textured…

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2023, Pinot Noir

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Press Release - Cal Poly Regulatory Study
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California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point

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

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Top100 Sommeliers Launched in Australia

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According to New Zealand Winegrowers….

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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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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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