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Jane Skilton MW

Jane began her wine career in London and completed the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines and Spirits in 1988, and the Master of Wine in 1993. In 2000 Jane and her family moved to New Zealand where she established the NZ School of Wines and Spirits, teaching WSET qualifications and general wine courses to trade and consumers. Jane is a Certified Educator and whilst most of her time is spent delivering wine courses around New Zealand, she travels internationally to teach too. Jane enjoys judging both national and international wine shows and has been a guest international judge in Rutherglen, Brisbane, Margaret River, Limestone Coast, Cowra, Hobart, Shanghai, Chengdu, Beijing, and London. She contributes to a number of wine publications both in New Zealand and overseas, loves wine in all its forms (especially gewürztraminer, Sherry, Madeira and Champagne), though is not overly fond of cabernet franc.

Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Past vintages of this barrel-influenced sauvignon have definitely walked on the wild side, but this latest release is more restrained....

Smith & Sheth CRU Wairau Sauvignon Blanc 2019

When someone asks ‘does Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc age’ I usually say ‘no it doesn’t’. Because let’s face it, the joy...

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2020

A delicious combination of cool (red capsicum, jalapeno and white nectarine) and cooler (snow pea, freshly cut grass and cucumber)...

Cloudy Bay Te Wahi Pinot Noir 2017

Cloudy Bay’s Central Otago Pinot Noir is a boldly fruited wine with damson plum and black cherry aromas plus some...

Pelorus NV

This traditional method sparkling wine has made a real leap in quality in recent years, becoming much more refined and...

Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2019

A softly aromatic nose of summer fruits; raspberry and strawberry with just a hint of morello cherry. This is a...

Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2019

There is plenty of intensity on the nose with aromas of white nectarine, red apple and grapefruit combined with a...

Pelorus Rosé NV

Plenty of red berry fruit on the nose backed by autolytic notes of pie crust and freshly baked bread. The...

Doctors Flat Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017

Having followed the progress of Steve Davies’s solo project with interest, it comes as no surprise to see his latest...

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