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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. 
Is cellaring wine just for snobs?
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Is cellaring wine just for snobs?

Is cellaring wine a snobbish pretence, or does it make good sense? Bob Campbell, MW gives his verdict.

Bob Campbell MW 11 Jul 2021
Can Villa Maria’s chardonnays compete against the world’s best?
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Can Villa Maria’s chardonnays compete against the world’s best?

Bob Campbell, MW taste tests Villa Maria's best chardonnays against some stiff global competition.

Bob Campbell MW 27 Jun 2021
Pure and simple – does organic wine taste better?
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Pure and simple – does organic wine taste better?

Bob Campbell, MW on whether organic wines stack up in the taste test.

Bob Campbell MW 13 Jun 2021
Taste testing our first locally produced aperitivo
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Taste testing our first locally produced aperitivo

Bob Campbell, MW visits Central Otago vineyard Terra Sancta to give his verdict on their first aperitivo, plus Bob's investment wine pick of the week.

Bob Campbell MW 30 May 2021