9 April
The annual Clyde Wine and Food Harvest Festival is held annually on Easter Sunday in the picturesque main street of historic Clyde. The festival celebrates wines from the world's most southerly vineyards, attracting thousands of visitors to enjoy the food, wine and unique location. Clyde's historic precinct has many of its original schist stone buildings dating back to the 1860s and is surrounded by the stunning Central Otago scenery of schist rock hills and mountains. Tickets are available online.
Wine Dogs - The Event
7 May
The creators of 'The Big Dog Walk' are embarking on a new venture with Wine Dogs, a one-off event at Elephant Hill to raise funds for Hawke's Bay winegrowers hit by Cyclone Gabrielle. There'll be a luxurious dog walking trail taking in beautiful vineyard views, treats for the canines, and wine stations for their humans. After the walk, there'll be prizes for best wine dog fashion and most matching human and dog, but this 'pawsome' event is not limited to dog owners, as music, food trucks and wine are also on offer. Profits after costs will go directly to the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers' Relief Fund.
Hawke's Bay Regional Research: A Winemaker's Workshop
10 May
Bragato Research Institute (BRI) is holding a one-day winemaker's event on 10 May at Mission Estate to showcase research on Chardonnay and Syrah varieties. There will be presentations accompanying wine tastings led by Winemaker Michael Brajkovich MW of Kumeu River Wines and Chief Winemaker Chris Scott of Church Road Winery. Dr Chandré Honeth from EIT will share her viticulture research and Dr Andrew Waterhouse from the Robert Mondavi Institute of Wine and Food Science, USA will share his knowledge and expertise. There will also be a group discussion to help inform the next wave of wine science research.
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Church Road Winery Chief Winemaker Chris Scott |
The Chardonnay Affair
26-28 May
The Chardonnay Affair is a three-day celebration of all things Chardonnay on the East Coast of New Zealand. Ride the historic steam train WA 165 from Gisborne railway station through the countryside and indulge in the Chardonnay In The Vines long lunch. It's an excellent way to follow International Chardonnay Day on 25 May.
Winter F.A.W.C
June 2-23
The Food and Wine Classic (F.A.W.C) is back this winter with four wonderful weekends planned for June. The programme goes live on 27 April, but expect the best winter decadence, with hearty fireside fare, warming red wines, and a line-up of talented chefs, award-winning winemakers and artisan brewers. Sally Duncan is excited about the Winter F.A.W.C events. "What a great time to support all of our amazing Hawke's Bay food and wine producers and to celebrate our amazing region.
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Grape Days 2023
Marlborough - 18 July
Hawke's Bay - 20 July
Central Otago - 26 July
Grape Days will be held in July 2023 to share the latest research. BRI is working with its science partners and local industry experts to deliver a regionally tailored programme of relevant and thought-provoking research. Tickets will go on sale in May.
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