WHAT I’M DRINKING Peter Robertson has run the Brookfields winery at Meeanee, in Hawke's Bay, since 1977, producing some of the region’s finest – and best value – reds. Brookfields Back Block Hawke's Bay Syrah 2019 (****1/2, $21) is dark and fragrant, with plummy, spicy flavours showing excellent ripeness, complexity and depth. Promoted as ‘Malbec on steroids’, Brookfields Sun Dried Hawke's Bay Malbec 2019 (*****, $27) is deliciously sturdy, rich and smooth. ... See MoreSee Less
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WINE FACT One of this country’s leading magazines, the NZ Listener, returns shortly. I’m delighted to report that the weekly wine column and monthly wine features will also be back. ... See MoreSee Less
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WINE OF THE WEEK Opawa Wine Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé 2020 ****1/2 Showing strong personality, this pink/pale orange wine has excellent depth of strawberry, peach and spice flavours, a touch of complexity, and a basically dry (5 grams/litre residual sugar), lingering finish. $22 ... See MoreSee Less
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