Wellington
Masterclasses

Take a deep dive into the best of New Zealand wine with one of our certified gurus. This bunch have made wine their life's work and we are excited to present such a high calibre of gurus to be leading our Masterclasses this year: Master of Wine Stephen Wong, Wine Writers Joelle Thomson and MermaidMary, plus Sommelier Florent Souche of award-winning Hippopotamus Restaurant

These classes are outstanding value; 45 minutes with our gurus and 4 - 5 great wines selected specifically for the occasion.

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FRI 1 JULY | SESSION ONE

5:15PM - 6:00PM

Tasting the Stars
with
Stephen Wong (MW)

Taste the stars with Stephen Wong MW as he introduces great and iconic New Zealand sparkling wines

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FRI 1 JULY | SESSION ONE

6:20PM - 7:05PM

From North to South and Everything in Between
with
Sommelier Florent Souche
of Hippopotamus

Award-winning sommelier, Florent Souche, takes us on a tiki tour featuring the country's best wine regions. Taste the hits and highlights of each regions best known red or white varietal.

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FRI 1 JULY | SESSION ONE

7:25PM - 8:10PM

Pinot Rivals
From Great Regions
with
Wine Writer, Joelle Thomson

Pinot rivals from great regions - who does Pinot Noir best? A dive into Pinot Noir from Central Otago, North Canterbury, Marlborough and Martinborough

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SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION TWO

12:15pm - 1:00pm

Hidden Gems On The Road Less Travelled
with
Wine Writer, Joelle Thomson

Your guide to the best lesser known grapes in NZ today that are worth a mention - Albarino, Chenin Blanc, Riesling and more...

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SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION TWO

1:20pm - 2:05pm

Wairarapa Represent
with
Wine Writer MermaidMary

Over the hill and not far away, lies a wonderful wine region that has been producing delicious drops worthy of Wellingtonians to be proud of.

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SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION TWO

1:50pm - 2:30pm

Legendary Pioneers
of NZ Wine
with
Stephen Wong (MW)

A blast into the past, featuring the legendary people and bottles which shaped the history of New Zealand wine and its legacy.

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SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION THREE

4:45pm - 5:30pm

Fizz Files
with
Wine Writer Mermaid Mary

Are bubbles just bubbles? Exploring the differences between different types of sparkling wines, featuring Methode Traditionelle, Prosecco and Pet Nat.

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SAT 2 JUNE| SESSION THREE

5:50pm - 6:35pm

Pinot Noir In All Its Forms
with
Wine Writer, Joelle Thomson

There's more to Pinot Noir than what you might know. A versatile grape variety to taste in all its forms, from sparkling to still and everything in between.

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SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION THREE

6:55pm - 7:40pm

Queen of Hearts
with
Stephen Wong (MW)

Lo and behold, the rise of ultra-premium New Zealand Pinot Noir worthy of a grand celebration.

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Please note, Masterclass tickets are add-on tickets and you will still need either a General Admission or Premium ticket to gain entrance into the event.

Wellington Masterclasses

Level Up and Get Your Masterclass Tickets To ...

FRI 1 JULY | SESSION ONE 5:15PM - 6:00PM Tasting the Stars with Stephen Wong (MW) Taste the stars with Stephen Wong MW as he introduces great and iconic New Zealand sparkling wines

FRI 1 JULY | SESSION ONE 7:25PM - 8:10PM Pinot Rivals From Great Regions with Wine Writer, Joelle Thomson Pinot rivals from great regions - who does Pinot Noir best? A dive into Pinot Noir from Central Otago, North Canterbury, Marlborough and Martinborough

SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION TWO 12:15pm - 1:00pm Hidden Gems On The Road Less Travelled with Wine Writer, Joelle Thomson Your guide to the best lesser known grapes in NZ today that are worth a mention - Albarino, Chenin Blanc, Riesling and more...

SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION TWO 1:20pm - 2:05pm Wairarapa Represent with Wine Writer MermaidMary Over the hill and not far away, lies a wonderful wine region that has been producing delicious drops worthy of Wellingtonians to be proud of.

SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION TWO 1:50pm - 2:30pm Legendary Pioneers of NZ Wine with Stephen Wong (MW) A blast into the past, featuring the legendary people and bottles which shaped the history of New Zealand wine and its legacy.

SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION THREE 4:45pm - 5:30pm Fizz Files with Wine Writer Mermaid Mary Are bubbles just bubbles? Exploring the differences between different types of sparkling wines, featuring Methode Traditionelle, Prosecco and Pet Nat.

SAT 2 JUNE| SESSION THREE 5:50pm - 6:35pm Pinot Noir In All Its Forms with Wine Writer, Joelle Thomson There's more to Pinot Noir than what you might know. A versatile grape variety to taste in all its forms, from sparkling to still and everything in between.

SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION THREE 6:55pm - 7:40pm Queen of Hearts with Stephen Wong (MW) Lo and behold, the rise of ultra-premium New Zealand Pinot Noir worthy of a grand celebration.

Wellington
Masterclasses

FRI 1 JULY | SESSION ONE

5:15PM - 6:00PM

Tasting the Stars
with
Stephen Wong (MW)

Taste the stars with Stephen Wong MW as he introduces great and iconic New Zealand sparkling wines

FRI 1 JULY | SESSION ONE

7:25PM - 8:10PM

Pinot Rivals
From Great Regions
with
Wine Writer, Joelle Thomson

Pinot rivals from great regions - who does Pinot Noir best? A dive into Pinot Noir from Central Otago, North Canterbury, Marlborough and Martinborough

SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION TWO

12:15pm - 1:00pm

Hidden Gems On The Road Less Travelled
with
Wine Writer, Joelle Thomson

Your guide to the best lesser known grapes in NZ today that are worth a mention - Albarino, Chenin Blanc, Riesling and more...

SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION TWO

1:20pm - 2:05pm

Wairarapa Represent
with
Wine Writer MermaidMary

Over the hill and not far away, lies a wonderful wine region that has been producing delicious drops worthy of Wellingtonians to be proud of.

SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION TWO

1:50pm - 2:30pm

Legendary Pioneers
of NZ Wine
with
Stephen Wong (MW)

A blast into the past, featuring the legendary people and bottles which shaped the history of New Zealand wine and its legacy.

SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION THREE

4:45pm - 5:30pm

Fizz Files
with
Wine Writer Mermaid Mary

Are bubbles just bubbles? Exploring the differences between different types of sparkling wines, featuring Methode Traditionelle, Prosecco and Pet Nat.

SAT 2 JUNE| SESSION THREE

5:50pm - 6:35pm

Pinot Noir In All Its Forms
with
Wine Writer, Joelle Thomson

There's more to Pinot Noir than what you might know. A versatile grape variety to taste in all its forms, from sparkling to still and everything in between.

SAT 2 JUNE | SESSION THREE

6:55pm - 7:40pm

Queen of Hearts
with
Stephen Wong (MW)

Lo and behold, the rise of ultra-premium New Zealand Pinot Noir worthy of a grand celebration.