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Say what?<br />

Persnickety (adj.) Placing<br />

too much emphasis<br />

on trivial or minor<br />

details. Origin: Late<br />

19th century alteration<br />

of pernickety. Basically<br />

folks, try not to sweat<br />

the small stuff.<br />

A drop or two<br />

For a fresh and flirtatious rosé that’s made on the western fringe of Christchurch,<br />

turn to Melton Estate Summer Love. It’s a lively wee number that easily satisfied<br />

a crowd of tasters at a wine event our editor attended. A good one for a family<br />

barbecue as it’s likely to appease the taste buds of the new drinkers through to<br />

the well-seasoned.<br />

Need an excuse to head out to Waipara? The clever winemakers at Pegasus Bay<br />

have something a little extra in wait for those who do. Vergence is a label only<br />

available at the cellar door and is filled with wine borne from experimentation.<br />

Owners the Donaldsons have introduced it to ensure they can keep pushing the<br />

boundaries without messing with what we’ve come to expect from the Pegasus<br />

Bay name. Expect the unexpected!

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