Bright, young and vibrant medium bodied palate, showing red berry flavours, supported by hints of cigar box and cedar in the background. A juicy mid palate presenting great structure, with a balanced acidity.

Lifted spicy cloves, hint of musky redskin with vanilla bean spice and faint zataar notes. Fig seed with spicy ripe red plum. A rich full palate, with fleshy mulberry fruits. Subtle use of oak further adds complexity with good flavour and balance with some fine, powdery tannins evident. A well-balanced wine with great depth, length and structure.

A lifted and expressive nose of red and dark-berried fruit, autumn leaves and brown spice such as clove and nutmeg wrapped pulled together by fine oak. The palate is medium bodied and shows delicious berries, spice and fine but firming tannin structure. This is a lovely wine of brightness, lifted fruit and plenty of drive but finishing savoury and long.

Dark red with crimson hues, lifted cassis, blackcurrant leaf and cedar. Ripe black fruits accompanied by a refreshing bright palate with classic Heathcote eucalypt-mint characters. Bold generous mid-palate displaying fruit intensity and ripe textured tannins. Exceptional concentration and purity combined with restrained structure and balance. This is a wine that can be enjoyed in its youth, but will also equally reward those with the patience to cellar for a further 6 - 10 years.

This Pinot Noir has a deep ruby colour and offers a complex aroma of dark forest fruits, wild thyme and subtle smoke. The palate has flavours of vibrant blackberries and cherries, with a glossy mouthfeel, delicate acidity and plush tannins. Pair with chargrilled meats and game dishes.

With bright crimson hues, this delicious Syrah is bursting with blue fruits, plum, violets, and spice. There's a lovely earthiness on the palate with notes of raspberry, florals and just a touch of black pepper coming through. Plush tannins and a robust mouthfeel round off the finish. Pair with braised beef and barbecued vegetables.

Deep garnet red with a ruby rim. On the nose, notes of very ripe fruit - plum, figs and fruit compote - stand out. All enveloped in notes of vanilla, caramel, black pepper and smoke. A well-structured wine, with ripe, sweet tannins on the palate.

Crafted from Cairanne's prized hillside cru vineyards in the heart of the southern Rhône, Boutinot La Côte Sauvage is a flagship expression of this celebrated appellation. Slow winemaking and gentle maturation in seasoned French oak bring depth and refinement to a wine bursting with dark red fruit character. Layers of morello cherry, plum, liquorice and subtle spice unfold across a rich, smooth palate, while supple tannins and a savoury finish lend elegance and complexity. Powerful yet polished, this is a beautifully balanced Cairanne that rewards both hearty cuisine and quiet contemplation.

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 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.

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.