Wine

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. 
What to look out for on the back label of your bottle of wine
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What to look out for on the back label of your bottle of wine

Rules set by a transtasman panel ensure drinkers know exactly what they're sipping.

Bob Campbell MW 25 Jun 2023
How to make wine taste better (and to save money as well)
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How to make wine taste better (and to save money as well)

Science can explain why some of these practices work, but not all.

Bob Campbell MW 18 Jun 2023
The best of the best from three delightful months of tastings
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The best of the best from three delightful months of tastings

26 sauvignon blancs, 42 chardonays – not to mention all the other wines reviewed.

Bob Campbell MW 04 Jun 2023
The seven criteria a wine must meet to enter the 'luxury' ranks
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The seven criteria a wine must meet to enter the 'luxury' ranks

Price alone is not sufficient to signal to drinkers that their tipple is top class.

Bob Campbell MW 07 May 2023