Locally produced wines world class, says judge

Mark Robertson has been keeping a close eye on the Hawke’s Bay wine industry since he left the region. The Australian-based winemaker has a close connection with the Bay. And now the former Raureka Primary School student is a judge for the oldest regional wine competition in New Zealand – the Hawke’s Bay A&P Bayleys Wine Awards. He spoke at a sponsors’ function at Black Barn Vineyards last night after completing two days of judging.