Roving Sommelier is passionate about premium quality regional New Zealand wines. Award-winning sommelier and owner of Roving Sommelier Wines, Robert Giorgione is also a New Zealand Brand Ambassador and is very enthusiastic about the New Zealand vineyards that he represents. Robert is also very keen on premium Chardonnay and this new addition fits nicely into his wine portfolio.

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 winery was purchased by the current owner and winemaker Peter Robertson, in 1977, who has since transformed Brookfields into a leading winery for New Zealand premium wines.

Purposely built as a winery – Brookfields is built on tradition and sustainability, combining the best techniques from the past and today, to produce exciting wines each year from their own or shared ownership Hawke’s Bay vineyards.

The Bergman Chardonnay takes its name from the Ingrid Bergman roses planted at the end of the rows adjacent to the driveway into the winery. Red in colour the Ingrid Berman rose is equally as striking as was the famous actress. The Bergman Chardonnay is virtually all barrel fermented and has also had a partial malolactic fermentation. Typified by its fresh stone fruit characters it is an ideal accompaniment to herb-roasted chicken, pork, and pasta dishes with creamy sauces.