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Learning about wine involves international travel in your glass. Here is our tasting today for the WSET Level 3. San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG from Campania, Italy, Argyros Atlantis Assyrtiko from Santorini Island, Greece, Masi Valpolicella Classico DOC, Emiliana Adobe Carmenere, organic wine… View moreLearning about wine involves international travel in your glass. Here is our tasting today for the WSET Level 3. San Gregorio Fiano di Avellino DOCG from Campania, Italy, Argyros Atlantis Assyrtiko from Santorini Island, Greece, Masi Valpolicella Classico DOC, Emiliana Adobe Carmenere, organic wine from Colchagua Valley, Chile, Fontodi Chianti Classico DOCG, Marques de Riscal Reserva, Voyager Estate, The Modern Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River, Western Australia.
Our Sunday WSET Level 3 tasting started with Massolino Moscato d'Asti; Jansz Premier Cuvée from Tasmania, Piper Heidsieck NV followed by Fortified wines Tio Pepe Palamino Fino, the outstanding Del Duque Amontillado VORS 30 years also from Gonzales Byass; Cazes Rivesaltes AOC Ambré 2004; Warres Otima Tawny Port 20 years; Campbells Rutherglen Muscat and Williams & Humbert Pedro Ximenez 12 years old sweet sherry.
We then wrote formal tasting notes for the following wines in preparation of the WSET Level 3 exam on Sunday 12 December.
Franz Hirtzberger Gruner Veltliner Federspiel 2016;
Alba de Vetus Albarino, Rias Biaxas 2019;
Mullineux Swartland Syrah 2014 and
Prats & Symington Post Scriptum, Touriga Nacional blend 2018, Douro, Portugal
Fascinating and captivating wines for sure!
Kia ora neighbours, the traffic lights are in sight and we'd love to know what you're most looking forward to once Aucklanders have more freedom. Maybe it's being reunited with family outside Auckland, going to the pub, or just being able to hang out inside a friend's house … View moreKia ora neighbours, the traffic lights are in sight and we'd love to know what you're most looking forward to once Aucklanders have more freedom. Maybe it's being reunited with family outside Auckland, going to the pub, or just being able to hang out inside a friend's house (and use their loo!). Comment below to share your thoughts - use NFP if you don't want it published - or email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
Dear neighbours,
Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, … View moreDear neighbours,
Read about this Dunedin cafe where vegetables from the kitchen has been grown by the owner. The staples of pumpkins, beetroot, cabbage and carrots do well here, he says, with a wide variety of other crops including spring onions, kohlrabi, celery, fennel, kale, potatoes, silverbeet, leek, mint and herbs. Yummy!
Step up with DynaSpeak, (FREE if you are NZ citizens, residents, permanent residents or refugees) Get the language skills you need to live, work and undertake further study in New Zealand.
We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five … View moreStep up with DynaSpeak, (FREE if you are NZ citizens, residents, permanent residents or refugees) Get the language skills you need to live, work and undertake further study in New Zealand.
We are currently taking enrolments for Foundation (beginners) up to level 5 (fluency) over the five campuses (Queen Street, Albany, Botany, Mangere and New Lynn).
We have classes in the morning, afternoon (3 days per week) and Evening.
The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL) Semester A 2022
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- Starting date: Monday, 28 February 2022
- Mid-term break: 19 -22 April 2022
- Finishing date: Friday, 8 July 2022
For more information visit www.dynaspeak.ac.nz or
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We are throwing our support behind Auckland City Mission’s ‘Auckland Angels’ appeal, helping to ensure Aucklanders in greatest need can celebrate Christmas after a particularly tough year.
ℹ️ Click on Read More to find out more about:
🟢 How to donate
🟢 What is needed
🟢 Gift … View moreWe are throwing our support behind Auckland City Mission’s ‘Auckland Angels’ appeal, helping to ensure Aucklanders in greatest need can celebrate Christmas after a particularly tough year.
ℹ️ Click on Read More to find out more about:
🟢 How to donate
🟢 What is needed
🟢 Gift ideas
Hello Neighbours,
I would like to run a weight loss group in the new year. The meetings will take place weekly on the North Shore. I am now looking for an affordable room that can accommodate about 11 people.
Do you have any suggestions? I am grateful for every tip
Large number of retailers, wholesalers, & distributors offering specials for ONE DAY ONLY!
Arts & Crafts, Electronics, Fashion, Food & Wine, Health & Beauty, Home & Living, Sports & Outdoors, Toys, Hobbies, Games & Books.
View our ONE DAY SALE participating … View moreLarge number of retailers, wholesalers, & distributors offering specials for ONE DAY ONLY!
Arts & Crafts, Electronics, Fashion, Food & Wine, Health & Beauty, Home & Living, Sports & Outdoors, Toys, Hobbies, Games & Books.
View our ONE DAY SALE participating businesses, Shopper’s Guide & Map at businessnh.org.nz/onedaysale
See you on Saturday 4th December & shop for some amazing ONE DAY ONLY specials!
Has the pandemic made you shop more locally? Do you feel like you can rely on your community?
Let us know in our State of the Neighbourhood survey and you could win 1 of 10 $100 Prezzy cards.
This is one for first-home buyers and astute investors to look at.
A 2-bed apartment, with outdoor patio, maintained grounds, and shared use of tennis court.
Short walk to Massey University Campus and Albany Primary School.
Viewing by Appointment only.
Call me .. 021 257 5018
When it comes to homeware trends, the cactus is a perennial favourite. Create some super-cute and affordable cactus-themed crafts with Resene paints.
Find out how to create your own.
Hi neighbours,
Support your local business. We are open in Level 3 operating under Government guidelines with social distancing and masks.
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your … View moreHi neighbours,
Support your local business. We are open in Level 3 operating under Government guidelines with social distancing and masks.
Do you have a vehicle that is taking up space and becoming an eyesore? At AAA Auto Parts we dismantle and wreck cars. We will pay top cash whether your car is dead or alive!
* $300 - $3000 for small cars
* $700 - $10,000 for 4x4 utes, vans, 4WD, trucks and buses
* Same day removal
* Free quotes over the phone
We will beat any prices in the market by 10%.
Support your local business.
Give us a call on ** 0800 50 00 01 ** and we will be happy to have a chat.
These deals have been snatched quicker than donuts in lockdown! Get your household a black Friday broadband deal like a $150 joining credit plus tonnes more benefits, exclusive only to Broadband Compare.
Only a few days left before they go, be QUICK and take a look today!
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Also fits most primary children. (nose and mouth cover. 8.5cm bracket height)
3pcs = NZ$15 with FREE 1-3 day delivery for north shore only.
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10pcs = NZ$35 … View moreBreath easy with a 3D Mask guard/bracket. GET READY TO SCHOOL FOR KIDS!!!
Also fits most primary children. (nose and mouth cover. 8.5cm bracket height)
3pcs = NZ$15 with FREE 1-3 day delivery for north shore only.
5pcs = NZ$25 with FREE 1-3 day delivery for north shore only.
10pcs = NZ$35 with FREE 1-3 day delivery for north shore only.
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CHEERS,
When we think about writing a will, most of us think about who will receive our assets when we've passed away. But it's so much more than that. It's about leaving a personal and lasting legacy. Trustee Team Lead Kim Rogers from our Taranaki Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz… View moreWhen we think about writing a will, most of us think about who will receive our assets when we've passed away. But it's so much more than that. It's about leaving a personal and lasting legacy. Trustee Team Lead Kim Rogers from our Taranaki Customer Centre had a chat with stuff.co.nz recently on the seven key reasons you need a will. Check out the article in the link below.
All neem oil is made from the marvellous neem tree, but not all neem insecticides are created equally!
Organic Crop Protectants eco-neem has high azadirachtin levels, has no restraints for using around bees, is safe to use on fruits & vegetables and is highly concentrated (100mL makes up … View moreAll neem oil is made from the marvellous neem tree, but not all neem insecticides are created equally!
Organic Crop Protectants eco-neem has high azadirachtin levels, has no restraints for using around bees, is safe to use on fruits & vegetables and is highly concentrated (100mL makes up to 50L of spray). Eco-neem is also free of solvent residues found in some other neem products (check for hazard diamond icons on products labels, these may indicate the presence of solvents).
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