Pinot Noir NZ

Save the date for... 11-13 February 2025, with Pinot Noir NZ to be held at the newly opened Te Pae conference centre, as well as other venues around the city.

Our latest news is... that we have an amazing and exciting event geared up to take place in a new city and venue from previous events. After an eight-year hiatus, showcasing all that a rebuilding Christchurch has to offer will be a real highlight. Knowledgeable and influential international speakers and guests, great Pinot Noir tastings with fanatical Pinot producers, and a delicious culinary programme will all be part of the event.

The committee is... building on the platform created by the 2021 committee. Those plans had to be cancelled because of Covid-19, and we're really excited to be bringing back this flagship event for New Zealand's wine industry. The chance to reconnect with international guests and get them back to New Zealand to spend time with our growers and makers to discuss all things Pinot is truly amazing.

New Zealand Pinot is... all encompassing - in mind as well as geography. It grows exceptionally well in nearly all of our wine regions, and with those areas maturing we are starting to see more regional differences. This adds layers to the offering internationally and makes the wines that much more interesting when the sense of place starts to drive the conversation. Especially when those conversations are being championed by makers who live and breathe the grape!

One thing you should know about me is... that I have an intense drive and commitment to highlight to the world the amazing talent and quality that makes up the New Zealand wine industry. Pinot Noir NZ 2025 is another chance to do this, and I am really excited to be leading a talented team to bring this together.