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Read expert wine writing and reviews from Master of Wine Bob Campbell. Widely regarded as New Zealand’s 
 top wine expert, Bob  is one of only 394 people worldwide to earn the Master of Wine qualification. Awarded an ONZM in 2019 for services to the wine industry, Bob is a sought-after judge at national and international wine awards. 

True grit – the science behind the Gimblett Gravels winemaking success
Bob Campbell MW | Sun, 05 Sep 2021

It has won multiple awards and the reverence of the wine world, but what makes Hawke’s Bay’s Gimblett Gravels such a rock star? Plus, Bob’s top drops for the weekend.

What makes a winner? An insider’s guide to the 2021 New World Wine Awards judging
What makes a winner? An insider’s guide to the 2021 New World Wine Awards judging Lauren Buckeridge
Bordeaux to Burgundy – wines in the $1000-plus club
Bordeaux to Burgundy – wines in the $1000-plus club Bob Campbell MW
Fake fine wines – should connoisseurs be worried?
Fake fine wines – should connoisseurs be worried? Bob Campbell MW
The time is right to invest in blended red wines
The time is right to invest in blended red wines Bob Campbell MW
Is cellaring wine just for snobs?
Is cellaring wine just for snobs? Bob Campbell MW
Can Villa Maria’s chardonnays compete against the world’s best?
Can Villa Maria’s chardonnays compete against the world’s best? Bob Campbell MW
Pure and simple – does organic wine taste better?
Pure and simple – does organic wine taste better? Bob Campbell MW
Taste testing our first locally produced aperitivo
Taste testing our first locally produced aperitivo Bob Campbell MW
Raising a glass to viognier
Raising a glass to viognier Bob Campbell MW
Wine whines – the good, the bad and the ugly of the wine world
Wine whines – the good, the bad and the ugly of the wine world Bob Campbell MW
Méthode Marlborough – taking on champagne at its own game
Méthode Marlborough – taking on champagne at its own game Bob Campbell MW
The placebo effect – why we think expensive wine tastes better
The placebo effect – why we think expensive wine tastes better Bob Campbell MW
Picking a winner – our top winemakers on the 2021 harvest
Picking a winner – our top winemakers on the 2021 harvest Bob Campbell MW
Meet NZ’s new Master of Wine, Sophie Parker-Thomson
Meet NZ’s new Master of Wine, Sophie Parker-Thomson Bob Campbell MW
Modern classics — why field blend wines are the new pick of the bunch
Modern classics — why field blend wines are the new pick of the bunch Bob Campbell MW
Mumm’s the word – why the famous French brand is now using NZ grapes
Mumm’s the word – why the famous French brand is now using NZ grapes Bob Campbell MW
Ending on a sour note - why expensive wine goes bad
Ending on a sour note - why expensive wine goes bad Bob Campbell MW
Three cheers – it’s time to give pinot gris another go
Three cheers – it’s time to give pinot gris another go Bob Campbell MW
The good life – a tour of Hawke’s Bay's best cellar doors
The good life – a tour of Hawke’s Bay's best cellar doors Bob Campbell MW
Coravin, coolers and curios - Bob Campbell's top ten wine accessories
Coravin, coolers and curios - Bob Campbell's top ten wine accessories Bob Campbell MW
Acid test - why we should be savouring sauvignon blanc
Acid test - why we should be savouring sauvignon blanc Bob Campbell MW
Lovely bubbly - raising a toast to prosecco
Lovely bubbly - raising a toast to prosecco Bob Campbell MW
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