Events

The Organic Winegrowers NZ Winter Symposia 2021 are being held in Central Otago, Marlborough, and Hawke's Bay this winter and offer a series of one-day events sharing inspiration on all aspects of organic wine, from soil to glass.

The theme for these events is 'Organic from the ground up'. OWNZ have curated a speaker programme featuring some of the New Zealand wine world’s great minds and most experienced practitioners, from growing through to winemaking and marketing. It will be a day of inspiration, education, discussion and community... and of course great food and wine.

Tickets are on sale now. Here is a link to the Marlborough programme for Wednesday 28th July at Marlborough Vintners Hotel.

For emerging winemakers, the Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year Competition is an opportunity to strengthen their skills and become future leaders within the winemaking community.

Founded in Marlborough in 2014, the competition has grown to become an important event for the wine industry. It is open to anyone aged 30 or under who is involved in wine production.

Contestants are tested on a wide range of skills and knowledge, all relating to winemaking.

The winner of the Tonnellerie de Mercurey Marlborough Young Winemaker of the Year Competition will carry on to compete in the National final against the other regions.

The competition is made possible thanks to the generosity of our National sponsors.  

Information Evening:

Thursday 8th July, 5pm - 6pm

The Goodhome Marlborough, 80 Queen Street

RSVP [email protected]

Chat to previous contestants, sponsors and judges. All welcome, drinks and nibbles provided. 

The role of the Tonnellerie de Mercurey NZ Young Winemaker of the Year Competition is to support up and coming winemakers, create networking opportunities and build a strong emerging Young Winemaker community. 

Now in its sixth year, the competition is open to those under 30 involved with wine production. This includes cellar hands, cellar managers, those working in the laboratory, assistant winemakers and winemakers. If places are available, those studying for a degree in winemaking may also be able to compete and are certainly welcome to any associated events.

The Young Winemaker competition aims to help ambitious and passionate young people become future leaders of the NZ wine industry.  It is a fantastic opportunity for emerging young winemakers to grow, develop and advance their careers.

The competition tests the contestants on a wide range of skills and knowledge required in the winemaking process.  For example blending, laboratory tests, viticultural knowledge, tasting analysis, Health & Safety, presentation skills and market knowledge.

In 2020 there will be three regional finals - North Island (held in Hawke's Bay), Marlborough and Central Otago. The winner from each will then go through to represent their region in the National Final. 

The 2020 competition dates, terms and conditions, and entry details will be released soon!
Contact Nicky Grandorge [email protected] for any queries.

More here -> https://www.nzwine.com/en/events/whole-bunch/

An amazing day of speakers, including global ecology legend Tim Flannery, as set out below.  This event is relevant to all scales and facets of the NZ wine industry in this time where we move toward re-engaging with the world.

View the programme here: https://www.nzwine.com/media/19824/the-whole-bunch_programme.pdf

Book your tickets here: https://nzwine.ticketspice.com/the-whole-bunch and if you have any questions about the event please contact Natalie Christensen, [email protected]

The Marlborough Wine Show is an event dedicated to showcasing and celebrating NewZealand’s leading wine region. It reviews and assesses wines produced from Marlborough grapes, using panels of experienced judges and rewards top-performing wines with trophies, gold, silver and bronze medals.

The Marlborough Wine Show reviews and assesses wines produced from Marlborough grapes, using panels of experienced judges and rewards top-performing wines with trophies, gold, silver and bronze medals. The show provides a relevant, credible platform for producers to promote their wines and is also a celebration of excellence – not only of the wines, but of the Marlborough industry as a whole.

The Marlborough Wine Show was established in 2011 to demonstrate to international media and markets, the significant sub-regional and style diversity of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and to showcase the region’s wide range of other grape varieties and respective wine styles.