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27/05/2026
Top Drops. For more weekly wine picks, visit: https://www.therealreview.com/category/top-drops/
27/05/2026
“It was certainly a challenging year that I feel we responded well to”, said Tim Bourne when asked about his approach to the Cyclone Gabrielle-affected 2023 vintage at Escarpment.
Read the full article by Stephen Wong MW: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/05/27/escarpments-2023-single-vineyard-wines/
26/05/2026
When you tear the strip of foil from the hood of the champagne bottle, you get a surprise. Inside the strip you’ve removed is a message in French: “You have undressed me well”, and another in English: “A party without me is just a meeting”.
Read the full article by Huon Hooke: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/05/26/no-ordinary-champagne/
26/05/2026
Having been a fan of the Produttori del Barbaresco for many years I needed to no prodding to front up at Prince Wine Store in Sydney recently to see its winemaker Aldo V***a and wish him a long and happy retirement.
Read the full article by Huon Hooke: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/05/26/spotlight-on-produttori-del-barbaresco/
24/05/2026
There is a new wine label out there, sleek and minimalist in design but detail-oriented where it counts. It is simply the name of the winemaker, Christopher Reid, and is absolutely worth your attention.
Read the full article by Stephen Wong MW: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/05/25/introducing-christopher-reid-wines/
24/05/2026
There is a new wine label out there, sleek and minimalist in design but detail-oriented where it counts. It is simply the name of the winemaker, Christopher Reid, and is absolutely worth your attention.
https://www.therealreview.com/2026/05/25/introducing-christopher-reid-wines
Introducing Christopher Reid Wines There is a new wine label out there, sleek and minimalist in design but detail-oriented where it counts. It is simply the name of the winemaker, Christopher Reid, and is absolutely worth your attention.
From Sato Wines and Oraterra to Marathon Downs and Huntress, a new generation of producers is beginning to make its mark on New Zealand wine.
Watch all the shorts by Stephen Wong MW: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/05/18/deep-dive-into-the-top-wineries-of-new-zealand-2026/
This year’s rankings feature dramatic rises from wineries like Black Estate, Kumeu River, A Thousand Gods, and Poppies Martinborough.
Watch all the shorts by Stephen Wong MW: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/05/18/deep-dive-into-the-top-wineries-of-new-zealand-2026/
From Bell Hill and Felton Road to Bilancia, Rippon, and Te Mata Estate, we analyse the wineries that make up the Top 10 and what their success says about the evolution of New Zealand wine.
Watch all the shorts by Stephen Wong MW: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/05/18/deep-dive-into-the-top-wineries-of-new-zealand-2026/
How did Cyclone Gabrielle and the exceptional 2024 vintage reshape this year’s list?
Watch all the shorts by Stephen Wong MW: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/05/18/deep-dive-into-the-top-wineries-of-new-zealand-2026/
21/05/2026
No matter your tastes or preferences in New Zealand wine, there is plenty to discover and try in this year’s list. Happy exploring!
Read the full article by Stephen Wong MW: https://www.therealreview.com/2026/05/21/new-zealand-wineries-to-watch-2/
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