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Top100 Sommeliers Launched in Australia
Top100 Sommeliers Launched in Australia

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Louis Moreau Chablis Masterclass with Anne Moreau
Louis Moreau Chablis Masterclass with Anne Moreau

Now this is a great and bold Chablis bouquet, Chamomile and density, deeply mineral and volumous…

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MOMO Pinot Noir made with Organic Grapes 2024, Marlborough
2024, Organic, Pinot Noir
MOMO Pinot Noir made with Organic Grapes 2024, Marlborough
2024, Organic, Pinot Noir

Flavours of tart berries and red stone fruits are framed by a blanket of…

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2024, Organic, Pinot Noir
MOMO Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc
MOMO Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc

Pungent and fruity, leesy and fresh with…

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2025, Organic, Sauvignon Blanc
Radford Pinot Noir Blanc 2025, Central Otago
2025, Pinot Noir Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Radford Pinot Noir Blanc 2025, Central Otago
2025, Pinot Noir Blanc, Vegan Friendly

A delicate pink hue leads to a bouquet of blossoms and flowers, there’s a…

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2025, Pinot Noir Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Yalumba 'The Cigar' Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Coonawarra
2023, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan
Yalumba 'The Cigar' Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, Coonawarra
2023, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan

Excellent colour and core intensity with a bouquet of roasted plums and…

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2023, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vegan
La Belle Angèle Syrah 2024, France
2024, Syrah
La Belle Angèle Syrah 2024, France
2024, Syrah

Great colour and varietal intensity with…

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2024, Syrah
La Belle Angèle Pinot Noir 2024, France
2024, Pinot Noir
La Belle Angèle Pinot Noir 2024, France
2024, Pinot Noir

Nice bouquet and intensity of red fruit aromas and spice…

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2024, Pinot Noir
Mount Four 'The Siblings' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc
Mount Four 'The Siblings' Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc

Bright, fresh, fruity and varietal with core aromas and flavours of …

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2025, Sauvignon Blanc
Brick Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc
Brick Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough
2025, Sauvignon Blanc

A nicely intense and varietal bouquet with just enough power and drive highlighting…

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2025, Sauvignon Blanc

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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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