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Ticket sales open for the 2026 New Zealand Spirits Awards
The event recognises excellence and aims to promote outstanding brands and spirit categories.
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Leefield Station Pinot Noir 2024, Marlborough
Awarded 93 Points, Cameron Douglas MS notes core fruit flavours of dark cherry and strawberry, with layers of wood spice and mineral earth, a saline quality, and a lengthy finish. Read the full tasting note >>
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Nautilus Pinot Noir 2023, Southern Valleys, Marlborough
Awarded 93 Points, Cameron Douglas MS notes a complex and intriguing bouquet with fresh and developing scents of red berry fruits, strawberry and yellow cherry, plum and floral notes of rose and red melon. Read the full tasting note >>
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Chard Farm River Run Pinot Noir 2024, Central Otago
Awarded 93 Points, Cameron Douglas MS notes aromas and flavours of dark cherry and plum, a very youthful and tense wine poised for ageing, with flavours of boysenberry and dark plum. Read the full tasting note >>
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World Drinks Awards announces the best drinks and people of 2026
This year's competition saw World's Best titles awarded to both established producers and emerging innovators.
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International Bartenders Association launches global hub for bars
The IBA offers venues one place for recipes, menus, staff routines, checklists and event management.
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Beervana 2026 set to bush brewing boundaries
This year’s festival will bring together some of New Zealand’s biggest breweries, a strong Australian contingent, and first-time international brewers.