The grapes are picked at their peak ripeness and followed by cold maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation in French and American oak, and aged in the cask for 9 months. This wine is deep violet in colour and requires being aerated, so decanting is always recommended. As the wine begins to breathe, it releases notes of minerals, ripe black fruit and white pepper, which combines with soft, pleasant tannins.

This vibrant Merlot exhibits crushed dark berry, cocoa and cedar aromas that are echoed on the palate. Fine tannins support the fruit for a smooth, lingering finish.

This vibrant Merlot exhibits crushed dark berry, cocoa and cedar aromas that are echoed on the palate. Fine tannins support the fruit for a smooth, lingering finish.

This outstanding pinot noir delivers strong cherry and plum fruit flavours, a velvet structure and spice and savoury complexity.

This outstanding pinot noir delivers strong cherry and plum fruit flavours, a velvet structure and spice and savoury complexity.

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.

The Brookfields Sun - Dried Malbec is an intensely coloured full bodied red wine. Plum, spice, liquorice, black fruits and French oak are all evident in this complete wine.

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.

Dolcetto is an Italian grape variety that is little known or planted in Australia. The variety hails from the mountainous Piedmont region of north-west Italy. Translated literally, 'Dolcetto' means 'little sweet one'. This wine has fresh, lifted aromas of red jubes, blackberries, red currants, hints of spice and liquorice. The palate has flavours of ripe summer berries and a natural grape sweetness that is balanced by the frizzante mouth-feel providing a refreshing, lively finish.

A wine with wonderful savoury and herb tones, supported by spice, red fruit, pepper and mineral complexity. Supple and elegant, the wine is focused with a lovely freshness with fine smooth tannins.

Youthful and charismatic on the nose dark plum, chocolate and cranberry immediately drown the senses. Bordering eloquently are notes of subtle savoury herbs, which will intensify in its later years.