Wine Happenings

A monthly list of events within the Marlborough wine industry.

To have your event included in next month’s calendar please email details to tessan@xtra.co.nz

SEPTEMBER

8 Wineworks Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Yacht Race – from Waikawa Bay in Marlborough to Wellington. 25 The Nelson First Fifteen Blind Tasting Competition – plus Degustation Dinner 26 The Nelson First Fifteen tutored tasting 30 Indulge Marlborough – New release Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs, combined with gourmet food and fashion show – Marlborough Convention Centre

OCTOBER:

1 Kaikoura Seafest - Kaikoura 6 Marlborough Wine and Cuisine at Brancott Vineyard – details at: www.wine-marlborough.co.nz/ MarlboroughWineandCuisine.htm 28-30 Marlborough Wine Weekend – an iconic and exclusive 3-day event, highlighting the Marlborough Wine industry. More details at www.winemarlborough.co.nz/wineweekend/index.htm

NOVEMBER

6-10 The 6th International Specialised Conference on Sustainable Viticulture; Winery Waste and Ecologic Impacts Management – Convention Centre – Blenheim 9-1 International Aromatic Wine Competition (Canterbury A&P Show) – Christchurch 12 Air New Zealand Wine Awards dinner – Langham Hotel – Auckland

JANUARY

31-Feb 4 International Cool Climate Symposium – Hobart, Tasmania. Registrations at www.winetasmania.com. au/iccs

FEBRUARY

12 Marlborough Wine Festival – Brancott Estate Vineyard.