A special cuvée made only in exceptional years, when assemblage tastings reveal two outstanding barrels worthy of being bottled on their own. Crafted from low-yielding old vine Grenache and Carignan Noir, supported by Syrah and Mourvèdre grown in the hills above the village of Cairanne in the southern Rhône. A wine defined by finesse rather than power, offering explosive aromas of beautifully ripe red fruits layered with mocha and subtly sweet oak. Silky, smooth and intricately detailed on the palate, this is a refined, expressive wine made for exceptional food, from elegant meat dishes to mushroom-led vegetarian cooking and hard, characterful cheeses.

The nose is elegant, with aromas of melon, white stone fruit and some subtle toasty charry nuances. The palate displays ripe nectarine and citrus notes overlaying rich creamy characters and is intense, weighty and textural showing great length with a clean finish.

Deep ruby in colour, it opens with inviting aromas of blackberry and plum, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla, spice and oak. The palate is smooth and medium-bodied, layered with ripe black cherry and dark berry flavours, supported by soft tannins and a long, fruity finish. Versatile and easy to enjoy, it pairs beautifully with antipasto platters, roast lamb and premium cuts of red meat.

Deep ruby in colour, it opens with inviting aromas of blackberry and plum, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla, spice and oak. The palate is smooth and medium-bodied, layered with ripe black cherry and dark berry flavours, supported by soft tannins and a long, fruity finish. Versatile and easy to enjoy, it pairs beautifully with antipasto platters, roast lamb and premium cuts of red meat.

Delicate and complex bouquet with fruity notes that remind of peach, green apple with second notes of acacia and lilac. Fresh and light on the palate, with balanced acidity and body; harmonic with a long persistent aftertaste.

Delicate and complex bouquet with fruity notes that remind of peach, green apple with second notes of acacia and lilac. Fresh and light on the palate, with balanced acidity and body; harmonic with a long persistent aftertaste.

Brockenchack's 2021 Miss Bronte Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is created to be an easily approachable yet variety-defining style, for lovers of Cabernet. Upon release, thanks to favourable seasonal conditions, this Cabernet shows off all the beautiful leafy aromas that they found in the vineyard during ripening, along with gentle mint and sage notes. Unmistakable ripe blackberry, rich black currant and Cassis flavours dance across the palate, with herbal lacework woven in. Spectacular open-grained tannin, as expected, is defined by chocolate and soft cocoa to balance the flawless finish.

Leafy berry aromas are to the fore, due to the wine being majority Cabernet Sauvignon. A lovely mid-depth colour with youthful tints. Ripe Cabernet fruit complimented by the spice and plushness of the Shiraz component. Fine long tannins and acid line will see this age well over the medium term. A lovely drinking wine as always.

The Hillside Syrah is dark and fragrant with Damson plum, black pepper, leather, black current, French oak and ripe supple tannins.

Founded in 1937, Brookfields Vineyards is Hawke's Bay's Oldest Boutique Winery, situated alongside the glistening waters of the Tutaekuri River, between Napier and Hastings.

This exceptional Australian Tawny is smooth, rich, and packed with intense flavours of toffee, maple, and spice: a luscious, fortified wine offering boasting flavours of caramel and aged rancio. A dessert-lovers dream, pair a flourless chocolate cake topped with double cream.

Brown Brothers Cienna is like tasting summer berries in a glass; filled with fresh ripe cherries and juicy red berries. With a gentle spritz, Cienna is smooth with a refreshing finish. A perfect red wine for summer. Enjoy chilled.