Or as Bob Campbell MW puts it, “It’s a simple formula. Put hundreds of top wines in one room, season with delicious foods, talks and masterclasses, and you will attract the very nicest people I’ve ever met.”
NZ WINE TOUR IN THE HEART OF AUCKLAND CITY
Some of New Zealand’s most celebrated wineries, which also happen to be some the finest in the world, will be amongst the 60 showcasing hundreds of lovingly crafted wines. Meet the wine makers that have made this country’s wine their life’s work and taste delicious drops from Te Mata Estate, Craggy Range, Framingham, Greystone, Nautilus Estate, Palliser Estate, Man O’ War, Pegasus Bay, Escarpment, Prophet’s Rock and Quartz Reef to name a few. This year, you can also taste some of the most expensive wines in the country with a new ‘Golden Coins’ offering. Experience it all at the country’s largest cellar door.
FIND YOUR WINE MATCH
Like the idea of your own private wine guru? Winetopia masterclasses are the closest thing to it (sort of). Enjoy an intimate 45 minute class with one of our leading, local wine gurus and sommeliers. Whether you’re serious about sparkling, prefer a bit of pinot noir, have an eye on ‘outside the box’ white wine varieties, or want to learn what wines go with which foods, there’s a masterclass for everyone. These tickets are always in hot demand and must be purchased before the event alongside your Winetopia session ticket. Strictly 25 tickets per class.
TEST YOUR TASTING PROWESS
New for 2020, Winetopia brings you ‘Wine Blind’. Intimate, interactive and a lot of fun, go underground and tantalize your senses, as each wine tasted will be concealed until the big reveal after a series of clues by guest MCs. You get to guess the variety, region, vintage or something completely left field. Have you got what it takes?
‘SHARE A GLASS’ WITH...
Suzy Cato, Antonia Prebble, Ben Hurley, Laughton Kora will all be hitting the main stage for a 20 minute Q&A with MC Mermaid Mary. The best part – everyone in the audience will literally be sharing a glass of the guest speaker’s favourite wine!
SHAKIN’ THINGS UP
To close off the last hour of each session with a bang, Auckland based outfit Coco-Rocky will be hitting the main stage to send every wine lover off with a grin as wide as the Gimblett Gravels. With a repertoire focusing on 70s and 80s dance floor disco and funk, be prepared to go out in style at the end of your Winetopia experience!
STOCK UP ON THE ESSENTIALS
Can’t wait to get your hands on the good stuff? A selection of the top wines from Winetopia are now available through www.winetree.co.nz
You can “Pick Your Own” mixed case of wine, or have a box sent direct from the wineries. Plus, every case purchased leads to a native tree being planted right here in New Zealand. Feel great about supporting local businesses, enjoying great wine and contributing to a stronger, healthier New Zealand in the process. From Central Otago Pinot Noir to Marlborough Methode or Waiheke Rosé – it’s all there at great prices and delivered to your door. Shop at wwww.winetree.co.nz
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