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Pop the champagne: Kiwi Sauv makes 2026 Best Sommeliers' Selection

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Newstalk ZB,
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Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 9:45am
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Pop the champagne: Kiwi Sauv makes 2026 Best Sommeliers' Selection

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 9:45am

Another Kiwi success story from the world of wine.  

Marlborough’s Wairau River 2025 Sauvignon Blanc has made the World’s Best Sommeliers’ Selection for 2026 – chosen by top sommeliers from 17 countries across six continents.  

It’s the only Australasian wine to make the list.  

Rose Family Estate CEO Lindsay Parkinson told Mike Hosking this award is all about balance, and some sommeliers have very specific requirements, so they’re chuffed to meet those.  

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