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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. 
Beat the rush – act fast to nab the best 2023 sauvignon blancs
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Beat the rush – act fast to nab the best 2023 sauvignon blancs

Export sales are expected to put pressure on domestic availability.

Bob Campbell MW 16 Jul 2023
Quartz Reef goes to market as viticulture sales fizz
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Quartz Reef goes to market as viticulture sales fizz

Bendigo estate winery could go the same way as Bannockburn's Akarua.

Brent Melville 11 Jul 2023
Taylor's still making port the traditional way after 330 years
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Taylor's still making port the traditional way after 330 years

The company is the last in Portugal's Douro region to crush its grapes by foot.

Bob Campbell MW 09 Jul 2023
Marlborough winemaker recognised as world's best
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Marlborough winemaker recognised as world's best

The country's sixth largest wine exporter was awarded across a dozen of its varietals.

Staff reporters 05 Jul 2023