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The Shout Editor, Charlotte Cowan
MAKING A CHANGE
When it comes to what we drink, we all have our favourites. Mixing it up can be difficult when you’re used to reaching for a classic Sauv or vodka lemonade. But sometimes change can be a good thing. On this month’s cover we are featuring Cavalier – a new green ginger wine from innovative winemaker John Scott. Not something most of us know, or have tried, Scott has pushed the boundaries to reinvent this classic. For more, head to pg 7. We’re also featuring some new products and classics that we think you should try on pg 10, including Blush’s world-first boysenberry gin, made using fresh Nelson boysenberries. If you’re looking to make a change to a healthier alternative to your sugary drink of choice, spirits writer Tash McGill shares tips and tricks for making vodka your top pick on pgs 8-9. But what about making a change back to a past classic? John Oszajca takes a look at New Zealand Draught on pg 16-17 – it’s the beer that Kiwis love to hate, but John thinks maybe you should take another look. Don't miss our October issue where we'll share top picks for Chardonnay, tantalising tequilas and some delicious Pale Ale. Cheers!
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4 INDUSTRY NEWS AND INSIGHTS 7 INTRODUCING CAVALIER – GREEN GINGER WINE BY JOSH SCOTT
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The newest release in the Allan Scott winemaker’s craft range
8 VODKA: THE HEALTHY CHOICE?
Spirits writer Tash McGill shares tips for keeping vodka low in calories
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10 ON TREND
This month’s must-try classics and new releases
12 ROSÉ AND PINOT NOIR Tasting notes from Cameron Douglas MS
16 NZ DRAUGHT
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John Oszajca takes a look at the country’s most popular unpopular beer
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CAVALIER – GREEN GINGER WINE BY JOSH SCOTT Since the 1990s, Allan Scott Family Winemakers has evolved to meet the demands of many consumers and reach markets across the world. In the last year, son Josh has stepped up the role of Chief Operating Officer and has introduced modern techniques that have lifted the brand and developed a new range of craft wines, including Cavalier – Green Ginger Wine. For more, head to pg 7.
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EDITOR’S PICKS 1
JOHANNESHOF CELLARS MARLBOROUGH PINOT NOIR ROSÉ 2017 Strawberry in colour with aromas of ripe strawberries, berry, melon and peach, this single vineyard Rosé is dry, complex and the perfect accompaniment to grilled seafood and salads. For more ravishing Rosés, take a look at Cameron Douglas MS’ tasting notes on pgs 12-13.
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2 DB DRAUGHT If you’re looking at this bottle with dismay and thinking back to the last time you tried it, maybe it’s time to give it another go? NZ Draught may be the country’s most popular unpopular beer but it’s one of the originals and is still loved by many! John Oszajca delves into this Kiwi style on pgs 16-17. 3
CLOS MARGUERITE MARLBOROUGH PINOT NOIR 2015 Scoring a massive 97 points from Cameron Douglas MS in this month’s tastings, this Pinot Noir from Clos Marguerite is a wonderful combination of sweet, ripe berry fruit with velvet tannins and a warm, almost savoury hint. Head to pgs 14-15 to take a look at our other Pinot picks this month.
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