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THE AUSTRALIAN CELLAR LAUNCHES

SCHEWING the usual trans-Tasman rivalry, founder of the specialist UK retailer The New Zealand Cellar Melanie Brown, has launched The Australian Cellar. Brown, who is also wine buyer at Peter Gordan’s The Providores restaurant in Marylebone, established the New Zealand Cellar in 2014, initially as an online wine shop then quickly expanding into a wine bar and shop at Pop Brixton. The personable and energetic Brown runs numerous tastings and events throughout the year, with a solid reputation for providing a diverse and interesting array of New Zealand wines. Her comprehensive range gives a home