An Auckland chardonnay and a Hawke's Bay cabernet sauvignon merlot both shone at this year's Romeo Bragato Wine Awards.
Grown by Brett Donaldson, the Villa Maria Single Vineyard Ihumatao Chardonnay 2014 won the coveted Bragato Champion Wine of the Show Trophy " Champion Single Vineyard and the Bill Irwin Trophy for Champion Chardonnay.
The Villa Maria Reserve Gimblett Gravels Hawke's Bay Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014, made from grapes grown on the Vidal vineyard by Phil Holden, won the Richard Smart Trophy " Champion Domaine Wine.