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Ata Rangi about to release some single-vineyard pinot noir gems
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Ata Rangi about to release some single-vineyard pinot noir gems

The elegant pinots from the acclaimed Martinborough winery famously age gracefully. 

Bob Campbell MW 19 Feb 2023
Ten 'must-visit' venues to add to your wine-trail itinerary
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Ten 'must-visit' venues to add to your wine-trail itinerary

Our wine columnist knows the best places to call into for NZ's top drops. 

Bob Campbell MW 05 Feb 2023
Hit the wine trail to discover some of the country's best drops
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Hit the wine trail to discover some of the country's best drops

A treasure trove of wines to taste and buy awaits when you call into a winery.

Bob Campbell MW 22 Jan 2023
Central Otago red wins our wine of the year honours
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Central Otago red wins our wine of the year honours

Winemaker Matt Connell hailed for his McArthur Ridge pinot noir.

Bob Campbell MW 08 Jan 2023
Chateau cardboard – going back to the future in style
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Chateau cardboard – going back to the future in style

Bob Campbell MW 01 Jan 2023
Wine buys can turn a profit for discerning and patient investors
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Wine buys can turn a profit for discerning and patient investors

Bob Campbell MW 11 Dec 2022
Just-launched classifications the ultimate guide for wine lovers
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Just-launched classifications the ultimate guide for wine lovers

Bob Campbell MW 27 Nov 2022
The fairest pinot of them all?
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The fairest pinot of them all?

Bob Campbell MW 13 Nov 2022
Top reds going head-to-head
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Top reds going head-to-head

Bob Campbell MW 30 Oct 2022
Mates' fundraiser honours legendary winemaker
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Mates' fundraiser honours legendary winemaker

Bob Campbell MW 16 Oct 2022
Wine misers, listen up: Can you really get good wines for under $25?
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Wine misers, listen up: Can you really get good wines for under $25?

Bob Campbell MW 14 Oct 2022
Fortify yourself with some classic ports, madeiras and sherries
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Fortify yourself with some classic ports, madeiras and sherries

Bob Campbell MW 02 Oct 2022
Wine's 'state of the nation' report shows NZ industry in good shape
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Wine's 'state of the nation' report shows NZ industry in good shape

Bob Campbell MW 18 Sep 2022
Special reds to give your taste buds a treat
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Special reds to give your taste buds a treat

Bob Campbell MW 11 Sep 2022
Cabernet franc – a hot drop whose time has come
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Cabernet franc – a hot drop whose time has come

Bob Campbell MW 04 Sep 2022
Chenin blanc – NZ’s best-kept wine secret
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Chenin blanc – NZ’s best-kept wine secret

Bob Campbell MW 21 Aug 2022
A brief guide to NZ's top wine trails
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A brief guide to NZ's top wine trails

Bob Campbell MW 07 Aug 2022
'Anything, as long as it's red!'
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'Anything, as long as it's red!'

Bob Campbell MW 24 Jul 2022
Buy now, drink later: how to cellar wine
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Buy now, drink later: how to cellar wine

Bob Campbell MW 10 Jul 2022
The $100 Club: A wine rich list
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The $100 Club: A wine rich list

Bob Campbell MW 26 Jun 2022
In the mix – the top 10 blended red wines
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In the mix – the top 10 blended red wines

Bob Campbell MW 12 Jun 2022
Branch out – from gamay to lagrein, raise a glass to some notable grape varieties
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Branch out – from gamay to lagrein, raise a glass to some notable grape varieties

Bob Campbell MW 29 May 2022
Top flight – the best wines to enjoy at altitude
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Top flight – the best wines to enjoy at altitude

Bob Campbell MW 15 May 2022