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Pisa Range Estate ‘Black Poplar’ Block Pinot Noir Elevated To New Zealand ‘Classic’ Status


Pisa Range Estate has joined the ranks of New Zealand’s finest pinot noir wines being rated as a ‘Classic’ New Zealand pinot noir by Michael Cooper in his latest 2012 Buyers Guide to New Zealand Wine. More
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Wine & Sound - A Multi-sensory Tasting Experience


The Golden Dawn invites you to discover the surprising synergies between wine and sound in this multi-sensory tasting experience hosted by NZ Herald wine columnist and sound artist, Jo Burzynska (aka Stanier Black-Five). More
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UK independent wine sector reports growing sales at higher price points and greater emphasis on lower alcohol


Consumers in the UK’s growing independent specialist wine retail sector are spending more per bottle and increasingly requesting lower alcohol wines, according to a new report published today. More
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NZ's premier wine Event - Pinot Noir 2013


In a year’s time the Wellington waterfront will be awash with New Zealand’s best Pinot Noirs, the world’s leading wine media and wine lovers and traders, makers and viticulturists. More
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Camel Valley First To Apply For Pdo Status


Bob Lindo, joint founder of Camel Valley Vineyards in Cornwall, has submitted the UK’s first single grower application for Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) recognition. More
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Villa Maria supports up and coming Master Sommelier


Showing support and belief in the importance of the Sommelier profession, Sir George Fistonich was pleased to award aspiring master sommelier Damien Detchevery as recipient of the inaugural ‘Sir George Fistonich - Villa Maria Estate - Court of Master Sommeliers Scholarship' yesterday. More
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Marlborough Wine and Food Festival – With the Best Entertainment from the Past, Present and Future


The entertainment line up for this year’s Marlborough Wine and Food Festival has just got more impressive with a classic mix of entertainment encompassing 30 years of New Zealand music, a renowned celebrity as MC and innovative cooking classes from the country’s top chefs. More
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Bloodwood’s compromise to avoid economic disaster


When Stephen and Rhonda Doyle planted the first Riesling vines in Orange in 1984, it was clearly a leap of faith. Chardonnay was firmly established as the flavour of the decade in white varietals and their counterparts in South Australia were busy attracting the subsidy that attended the destruction of too many quality, low yielding old vines in South Australia. More
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SPAR’s hugely successful Wine Festival returns for 2012


The in-store promotional campaign will build on the fantastic success of last year’s promotion, which saw total SPAR brand wine sales increase by 18.5%, with promotional sales up 38% and the total core range sales grow by 11%. More
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Mission Estate, New Zealand’s oldest winemakers, officially open sustainable new winery


Last night Prime Minister John Key officially opened Mission Estate’s recently completed Napier winery. It was a major statement for the New Zealand winemaking industry, with the country’s oldest winemakers revealing how they are deploying up-to-the-minute technology and sustainable practices throughout their operation. More
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Whitehaven earns distinguished spot on Canadian Top 100 Wines list.


Within a very short time of entering the Canadian market, Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc has earned the distinction of being listed as one of the top 100 Best Value Wines in the prestigious Vancouver Magazines 8th Annual Vancouver Wine awards. More
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The Wine Academy Renews Its Programmes And Its Corporate Image For The 2012 Season


The Wine Academy renews its business objectives for the 2012 season. The company has changed its corporate image with a new website www.thewineacademy.es ( TWA ) which describes the services and activities developed for the wine sector. More
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Boutique Marlborough wine goes nationwide with Epicurean Wine Brokers


Boutique Marlborough wines from the Bouldevines vineyard are now distributed throughout New Zealand by Epicurean Wine Brokers. This represents an exciting step forward for Bouldevines owners Philip and Janey Walsh and their two wine labels, Bouldevines and Sprig. More
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Destiny Bay Wine Ranked with the Finest French Bordeaux by Chinese Collectors and Enthusiasts


Destiny Bay Vineyards reported today that Chinese wine distributors, buoyed by praise comparing Magna Praemia to first growth French Bordeaux wines, have purchased all of the remaining 2004 vintage Magna Praemia Cabernet blend and have begun negotiations for the remaining 2005 vintage. More
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The essence of Central Otago Pinot Noir


Central Otago is one of the premier regions in the world for growing Pinot Noir. Within this renowned wine region is the sub region of Bendigo, and it is from here that the latest release Mud House wines originate. More
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Great Night In The History Of Camel Valley At Bollecini Del Mondo Awards In Verona


For the second successive year Camel Valley Vineyard's sparkling rosé has won the 'Best Sparkling Rosé in the World’ trophy at Bollecine del Mondo 27 January. More
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The Pretender stakes its claim


On-going innovation in the vineyard has continued to pay dividends for Angullong with the release of the 2011 Angullong ‘The Pretender’ Savagnin ($25). More
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EIT Student Awarded Mission Estate Scholarship


Winning a Mission Estate Wine and Viticulture Scholarship will give EIT student Brenton O’Riley the opportunity to take part in important research comparing organic and conventional approaches to growing grapes. More
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Food Takes Centre Stage alongside Wine at the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival


With over 30 food stalls, the 2012 Marlborough Wine and Food Festival is set to be a gastronomic event. More
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Thierry’s announces winner of 2012 WSET scholarship award


The winner of the Thierry Cabanne Scholarship Award (TCSA) was announced by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) at the Guildhall this evening. More