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Happy belated birthday to the queen of NZ's wines
International Sauvignon Blanc Day is a great reason to raise a glass and say, "Cheers".
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2024's vintage 'truly outstanding' – wine producer Indevin
Winemaker enthusiasm for 2024 grape harvest reaches new heights despite early bad weather.
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Syrah: a wine so appreciated it has its own day
This admired red holds up well even after decades in the bottle.
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Sav's acidity loses it some fans, but it's still NZ's global hit
What's this country's next big thing? Dinner guests tip syrah or chardonnay.