What’s On
An insightful wine and cheese tasting with local cheesemaker Simon Lamb of Cranky Goat and Fidelio co-owner Elgee Leung for this Cheese & Pinot Gris Masterclass on Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30pm.
Allow two hours for a fun evening of quizzing with plenty of time for great banter and laughs aplenty. Our four-round trivia subjects include general wine knowledge, food culture, music and the arts in various question styles including multiple choice and true or false questions.
Celebrated on the first Friday in May #SauvBlancDay is a global, social media wine tasting and opportunity to digitally connect wine lovers around the world with Marlborough.
Challenge and enjoy yourself at the most unique, social and picturesque running event in NZ.
Every Friday & Saturday evening, 5 pm - 7 pm.
31st May, 1st June
7th & 8th June
14th & 15th June
Our Events
Recognising that great wines begin in the vineyard, the Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year competition celebrates the future of viticulture.
Showcasing excellence, provenance and promoting diversity of wines grown in New Zealand’s largest wine region.
Marlborough’s best day out! The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival is New Zealand's longest-running wine and food festival held on the 2nd Saturday in February.
Celebrated on the first Friday in May #SauvBlancDay is a global, social media wine tasting digitally connecting SB lovers around the world with Marlborough.
For emerging winemakers, the Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year Competition is an opportunity for ambitious young people become future leaders.
Industry Events & Workshops
Dr Simon Nordestgaard, Principal Engineer at the AWRI will present to the circular wine community an information session on what is happening around the world with zero-emission tractor technology.
Angus MacDonald, General Manager at Chandler Glass New Zealand will describe Chandlers own sustainability and carbon journey. Angus will give an overview of their carbon measuring process and the various factors in the production and procurement chain that can influence the carbon footprint of a glass bottle of wine.
Please join the Wine Tourism Steering Group for a post-season catch-up for all Marlborough Cellar Doors and Wine Tour operators. Click here to RSVP and share your thoughts.
Celebrated on the first Friday in May #SauvBlancDay is a global, social media wine tasting and opportunity to digitally connect wine lovers around the world with Marlborough.
Join the Young Viticulturist committee, sponsors, previous and potential 2024 contestants in an information and networking event. Hear from Marlborough and National winners and learn more about the competition including updates on the 2024 event.