Tēnā koutou katoa, Organic Wine Week (OWW) 2025 is coming up in September — the perfect time to swirl, smell and sip the stunning array of organic wine from Aotearoa NZ. Featuring ever popular tastings, activities and educational events, the week opens a window into the vibrant world of organic wine. This year’s OWW takes place 15-21 September 2025, coinciding with Māori Language Week and leading into the Spring Equinox.
Now in its ninth consecutive year, OWW is an annual event created by Organic Winegrowers NZ (OWNZ) and designed to highlight the quality and environmental benefits of organic wine production. It's an opportunity for both wine enthusiasts and industry professionals to explore the unique flavours, great depth and authentic stories behind organic wines and to support wineries that prioritise organic and biodynamic farming methods.
“Increasingly international critics and buyers are seeking out organic wine. Organic wine consumption is growing, defining the global trend of declining wine sales. A new generation of consumers is emerging —people who are increasingly more environmentally conscious, who demand transparency and integrity. They are searching for wines that tell a true story. Wines that come from producers who care, who are not over cropping, poisoning the land or compromising the water and soil that we hold dear,” says OWNZ chair Clive Dougall.
The most highly anticipated event in the OWW calendar is Down to Earth — a special event series where attendees indulge in the largest and finest selection of organic wines from Aotearoa NZ, while connecting with the passionate producers who pour them.
This year, two Down to Earth events take place:
Ponsonby, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland - Tuesday 16 September 2025
Sydney - Thursday 18 September 2025
With separate tasting sessions for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts, Down to Earth offers the most comprehensive tasting of its kind in Australasia.
For the first time at The Sapphire Room Ponsonby Central, Down to Earth brings people together in a vibrant atmosphere where attendees can taste over 60 of the country's most interesting certified organic wines, enjoy thoughtful food and meet more than 20 premium producers, all in one place and all part of the ticket price.
“This event is for anyone interested in quality wine and those wanting to make ethical and environmental purchasing decisions. Organic wines are produced with the support of natural and biological products only. No synthetic chemicals, GMOs or growth hormones here. Down to Earth offers a unique opportunity to taste wines before buying and to learn about the importance and quality of organic wine, as well as its positive impact on people and the environment,” says Naomi Galvin, OWNZ marketing and events coordinator.
Meet the makers, taste the wines, get down to earth!
Early bird tickets are on sale now! R18 event. No door sales. No off sales. More information and tickets available at www.organicwinenz.com/downtoearth
A full OWW calendar of events will be available in August: www.organicwinenz.com/organicwineweek
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