Like lots of people over here, Rod’s an old-world wine nut. He loves his classic French and Italian wines.

So if that sounds like you, you’re in great hands.

He takes the unmistakably intense and aromatic fruit of Hawke’s Bay, and uses classic old-world winemaking techniques. It’s the best of both worlds.

In this case you’ll taste some seriously fine New Zealand wines, including:

• 2x Home Block Hawke’s Bay Syrah 2021 - awarded New Zealand’s best red and everything you want in a good Syrah and more. It’s got intense florals, pepper and vibrant blueberry flavours, with gorgeous weight and presence, yet it’s just 13.5% alcohol. If you like your northern Rhone you’ll be blown away
• 4x Two Terraces Vineyard Hawke’s Bay Gamay 2021 - a real hidden gem, there’s just 0.1% of Gamay vineyards in New Zealand compared to Pinot Noir. If you like Beaulojais you’ll love this - and the perfect red to chill down in this warm weather.

This is the first time these wines have made it to Europe - Rod sells most of his wine to his private wine club, and top restaurants around New Zealand.

So we’re extra-lucky to get our hands on some!

These are small-production, artisanal wines, made by one of the best winemakers in New Zealand.