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. 
Bannockburn set for French 'evolution'
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Bannockburn set for French 'evolution'

Pinot noir specialist Akarua is expanding on to the global stage.

Brent Melville 13 Nov 2022
Top reds going head-to-head
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Top reds going head-to-head

Could Penfolds' $100 Bin 389 be mistaken for its  $1,000 flagship Grange in a blind tasting?

Bob Campbell MW 30 Oct 2022
Top pinot noir producer Dry River snapped up
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Top pinot noir producer Dry River snapped up

The owner of Luna Estate bought the wine estate, one of Martinborough's first, as the Robertson family consolidates its NZ businesses.

Brent Melville 19 Oct 2022
Mates' fundraiser honours legendary winemaker
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Mates' fundraiser honours legendary winemaker

Sales of a tribute wine will fund a scholarship in memory of a Kiwi whose pinot noirs were twice judged the best in the world at the Oscars of winemaking. 

Bob Campbell MW 16 Oct 2022