Winetopia Schedule
It's an action-packed weekend (7-8 August) with three vibrant stages of entertainment in each session:
Main Stage: Hosted by comedian Ben Hurley, featuring special guests, wine battles, and music from Titus Funk.
Winetopia Kitchen: Chef v Wine Live demos with Auckland's top chefs, guided tastings with the experts and World-Class Masterclasses. Masterclasses can be added on to your ticket, learn more here.
Premium Lounge Stage: Exclusive and intimate tastings with winemakers and sommeliers for Premium ticket holders.
Select a session below to view the full schedule.
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Main Stage
5.15PM
Bubbles for All Occasions with Sommelier Suraj GC
6.10PM
Pimp My Wine: The Sauvvy Glow Up with Sammy The Wine Writer
6.50PM
Share A Glass with "Michelin Matt" - Winner of the MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award, GM & Sommelier of The French Cafe
7.30PM
Kiwis Love Grapes Wine Battle
8.00PM
Live Music by Titus Funk
Winetopia Kitchen
4.45PM
World-Class Masterclass with Sammy The Wine Writer
5.40PM
Chef v Wine Live: Mr Morris with Head Chef Kritika Mahajan
*Only 24 tasting spots, get in early.
6.20PM
Bordeaux Blind Tasting: A Game of Spot the Difference with Sommelier Suraj GC
7.00PM
Chef v Wine Live: Ragtag with
Head Chef Daniel Freeman
*Only 24 tasting spots, get in early.
7.45PM
Wine Blind with Larissa Muller, Sommelier at Palate
Premium Lounge
6.00PM
Guided Tasting with Paul Pujol, Head Winemaker from Prophet's Rock
5.40PM
A Riesling for Everything with Larissa Muller, Sommelier at Palate
6.20PM
Meet the Winemaker - Josh from Allan Scott Family Winemakers
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Main Stage
12.15PM
The Rise of Albariño with Wine Reviewer, Candice Chow
12.50PM
Share A Glass with Chef Peter Gordon, ONZM
1.20PM
White Wine, Dark Secret with Sammy the Wine Writer
2.15PM
Signature Reds Wine Battle
2.45PM
Live Music by Titus Funk
Winetopia Kitchen
11.45AM
World-Class Masterclass with Sammy The Wine Writer
12.40PM
Chef v Wine Live: Cazador with
Chef Uiljam Grifi
*Only 24 tasting spots, get in early.
1.15PM
Kai & Wine with Tohu Wines
1.50PM
Chef v Wine Live: Pici with Chef Paige Dobell
*Only 24 tasting spots, get in early.
2.30PM
Wine Blind with Sammy The Wine Writer
Premium Lounge
12.30PM
A Riesling for Everything with Larissa Muller, Sommelier at Palate
1.30PM
Does NZ Have a Signature Chardonnay? With Wine Reviewer, Candice Chow
2.30PM
Meet the Winemaker - Josh from Allan Scott Family Winemakers
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Main Stage
5.15PM
Bubbles for All Occasions with Sommelier Suraj GC
5.50PM
White Wine, Dark Secret with Sammy The Wine Writer
6.25PM
Share A Glass with "Michelin Matt" - Winner of the MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award, GM & Sommelier of The French Cafe
7.00PM
Japan v India Wine Battle
7.35PM
Live Music by Titus Funk
Winetopia Kitchen
4.45PM
World-Class Masterclass with Sammy The Wine Writer
5.40PM
Chef v Wine Live: Advieh with Sous Chef Jasper Pritchard
*Only 24 tasting spots, get in early.
6.20PM
Bordeaux Blind Tasting: A Game of Spot the Difference with Sommelier Suraj GC
7.00PM
Chef v Wine Live: East with Exec Chef Hyokeun Choi
*Only 24 tasting spots, get in early.
7.45PM
Wine Blind with Sammy The Wine Writer
Premium Lounge
6.00PM
Guided Tasting with Peter Lorimer, Founder of Deep Down Wines
5.40PM
Guided Tasting with Tim Severne, GM at Rockburn Wines
6.20PM
Meet the Winemaker - Josh from Allan Scott Family Winemakers
Wine Battles are back and wilder than ever. We pitch winemakers head-to-head, with their best bottles at ready and you are the jury. Think you know your Syrah from your Shiraz? Your kiwifruit from your grapes? And what does wine from Japan and India even taste like? Come see and vote for yourself!
Wine Battles
Get ready to do it like the pros at Wine Blind, where Sammy Wilkinson (The Wine Writer) will put your nose, your tastebuds and your ego to the test with a curated set of mystery wines. Are you ready to pick up a new party trick to take home?
Wine Blind
