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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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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Sneaky Bill Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough
2026, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Sneaky Bill Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough
2026, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly

A classic expression…

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2026, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan Friendly
Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2024, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2024, Pinot Noir
Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2024, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2024, Pinot Noir

An intriguing bouquet, complex yet closed, youthful and layered yet …

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2024, Pinot Noir
Pegasus Bay Chardonnay 2023, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2023, Chardonnay
Pegasus Bay Chardonnay 2023, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2023, Chardonnay

There’s so much to like and even love about this wine…

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Pegasus Bay Whole Bunch Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2025, Sauvignon Blanc
Pegasus Bay Whole Bunch Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury
2025, Sauvignon Blanc

Dry, taut, salivating and delicious…

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Two Rivers 'Convergence' Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough
2026, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc
Two Rivers 'Convergence' Sauvignon Blanc 2026, Marlborough
2026, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc

An excellent wine, a pungent and powerful bouquet packed with….

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2026, AMW, Sauvignon Blanc
Matt Connell Wines 'Rendition' Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago
2025, Pinot Noir
Matt Connell Wines 'Rendition' Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago
2025, Pinot Noir

Brand new bouquet of pinosity and style with…

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2025, Pinot Noir
Matt Connell Wines Lowburn Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2025, Central Otago
2025, Chardonnay
Matt Connell Wines Lowburn Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2025, Central Otago
2025, Chardonnay

A delicious modern expression…

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Matt Connell Wines Bendigo Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago
2025, Pinot Noir
Matt Connell Wines Bendigo Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2025, Central Otago
2025, Pinot Noir

An excellent wine …

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Agriculture, Comparative tasting, Farming, Global Wine Updates, Wine Touring, California
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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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