New Zealand and Australian Masterclass and Tasting

Join us for the masterclass to taste sparkling wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz/Syrah from New Zealand and Australian. Discover the unique characteristics of the wines, and why they’ve become signature styles of the regions.

Learn about the cooling influence of the ocean and altitude, as well as the diversity and impact of soils, climate and winemaking. The line-up includes elegant cool climate expressions and new releases as well as older vintages.

The masterclass will be presented by Rebecca Gibb MW (Wine writer and consultant) and Emma Symington MW (Education Development Manager, Wine Australia).

The list of wines are available to download below.

We’ll run the masterclass twice – when you register, please select either the morning or afternoon session. Please note that spaces on the masterclasses are limited. If the masterclasses are full, please email uk@wineaustralia.com to be added to the waiting list.

The free-pour tasting will run throughout the day, featuring 50 wines from 21 regions across New Zealand and Australian. The flights are Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, aromatic whites, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah, Cabernet and blends, and alternative varieties.

Taste classic styles including Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago Pinot Noir and Gimblett Gravels Syrah from New Zealand and Tasmanian sparkling wine, Eden Valley Riesling and Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia.

This is also an opportunity to discover alternative grape varieties and new wave styles, such as Pét Nat, skin contact wines, minimal intervention wines, Albariño, Vermentino, Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Nebbiolo and more. If you think Australia is all about Shiraz and New Zealand about Sauvignon Blanc, then think again.

The list of wines are available to download below.

If you have any queries about the event, please contact New Zealand Winegrowers on chris.stroud@nzwine.com or the Wine Australia team on uk@wineaustralia.com.

Please note that this is a trade tasting and is limited to wine trade and media only.