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Central Otago, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Staff Picks, Trending, What We're Drinking

Last Winery on Earth – Welcome to Two Paddocks

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Talented ukulele player, animal and nature lover, winery proprietor, and accomplished actor, Sam Neill is a super cool guy.  His winery in Central Otago, New Zealand, is called Two Paddocks, and these small production wines made by rock star winemaker Dean Shaw are top-notch examples of what can be achieved in this most southernly wine region in the world.  I met Sam and Dean in New Zealand earlier this year, and while I was already a fan of Sam’s acting career, I immediately became a raving fan of the Two Paddocks wines.

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Central Otago, Hawkes Bay, Marlborough, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Staff Picks, Wine Regions

New Zealand – The Land of Diversity and Innovation

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Kia Ora! (Maori greeting literally meaning “be well,” but more commonly used to mean “Hi”)

On a wine trip to New Zealand earlier this year, I fell in love. No, I didn’t meet Mr. Right, but I did fall for the wine region of my dreams! New Zealand is most famous in the US for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and while it fully deserves that fame, there’s so much more to love across both islands.

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