2015 ‘it’ year for Hawke’s Bay wine

If there was ever a year to return to the judging panel of the Hawke’s Bay A&P Bayleys Wine Awards, 2015 is it for one of New Zealand’s and Hawke’s Bay’s most respected wine industry leaders, Steve Smith, Master of Wine. “After a decade, it’s great to be back. I’m thrilled to be joining a judging team again for an exceptional year on the back of three outstanding Hawke’s Bay vintages,” said Smith. Hawke’s Bay was in for some of the best wines the region has ever produced – which was the culmination of three big factors, he said.