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Patriarche Burgundy Tasting - February 2025
Patriarche Burgundy Tasting - February 2025

Hosted by Adeline Zimmerman from Barton and Guestier. I was seated with fellow Sommeliers Angela Allen and Andrea Martinisi.

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Launching New Zealand’s Top 100 Sommeliers

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Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2013, Central Hawke's Bay
2013, Pinot Noir
Lime Rock Pinot Noir 2013, Central Hawke's Bay
2013, Pinot Noir

Dry and textured on the palate with fine grained tannins and acidity framing flavours of berries and plums, spices and wood smoke…

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2013, Pinot Noir
Cirro Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Sauvignon Blanc, Organic
Cirro Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Sauvignon Blanc, Organic

I find myself reaching for another sip

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2024, Sauvignon Blanc, Organic
Lime Rock 'Coquina' Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Central Hawke's Bay
2020, Sauvignon Blanc
Lime Rock 'Coquina' Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Central Hawke's Bay
2020, Sauvignon Blanc

Ripe, fruity, varietal and developing

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2020, Sauvignon Blanc
The Katalyst Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Sauvignon Blanc
The Katalyst Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Sauvignon Blanc

Delicious on the palate, dry, taut and youthful…

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2024, Sauvignon Blanc
Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan
Lawson's Dry Hills Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan

Elegant and enticing

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2024, Sauvignon Blanc, Vegan
Esk Valley Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
2023, Pinot Noir
Esk Valley Pinot Noir 2023, Marlborough
2023, Pinot Noir

Bright, fruity and varietal with a bouquet of fresh berries and plum…

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2023, Pinot Noir
Cirro Halo Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough
2022, Sauvignon Blanc
Cirro Halo Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough
2022, Sauvignon Blanc

A deepening straw hue and very bright leads to a bouquet of spice and freshness…

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2022, Sauvignon Blanc
Cirro Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Sauvignon Blanc
Cirro Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough
2024, Sauvignon Blanc

Aromas and flavours of fresh green apple and tropical fruits…

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2024, Sauvignon Blanc

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The US Wine Market Faces an Unwelcome New Normal
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The Falcon - it really is exquisite

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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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