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The Line-up

Here is everything that took place across two days at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland: three sessions of world-class New Zealand wine, live Chef v Wine demos, guru-led talks and tastings, and live music. Take a look at what the weekend held.

 

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Wine

Discover and taste new-release wines from over 50 boutique NZ wineries - all regions, all wine styles and a few great international producers as well. 

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Pop-Up Restaurants
& Artisans

Delicious morsels to eat are peppered through Winetopia like a fantasy tasting trail. From artisan producers sampling their treats, to chefs staging unique pop-up eateries.

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SESSION 1

Friday, 7 August

5PM - 9PM

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

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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SESSION 2

Saturday, 8 August

12 - 3.30PM

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

11.45PM

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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SESSION 3

Saturday, 8 August

4.30PM - 8.30PM

Main Stage

5.15PM

Bubbles for All Occasions with Sommelier Suraj GC

6.10PM

White Wine, Dark Secret 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

Japan v India 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: 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

Three Stages of Entertainment

Pull up a glass with comic legend and MC, Ben Hurley at the Main Stage! Enjoy lively chats with wine experts, surprise guests, and live music in the last hour of each session. Plus a whole host of action on the Winetopia Kitchen and Premium Lounge Stage.

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Golden Coins

Unlock tastings of some of New Zealand's most celebrated wines. Bottles that retail for over $100, have scored 96+ points in reviews: cellar-worthy bottles that are only available in very limited quantities.

Masterclasses

Explore what it takes for NZ wines to reach World-Class status in this special masterclass with Sammy Wilkinson, The Wine Writer.

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Winetopia App

Our new & improved Winetopia App lets you track the wines you loved, top-up for additional tastings instantly, get refunds on unspent coins and much more. 

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