Educational & Networking Events
At the heart of our Association is a commitment to supporting the Hawke’s Bay wine community to be the best it can be. By fostering collaboration and sharing knowledge, we empower each member to thrive and contribute to the collective success of our region.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Chardonnay Symposium - September 2024
Aotearoa New Zealand Chardonnay Symposium
September 26th and 27th the symposium was held in the beautiful Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay, at the recently refurbished Toitoi: Hawke’s Bay Arts and Event Centre in Hastings.
Expanding on our foundation of education and community laid in 2023, the 2024 Symposium shifted focus to explore the sense of place in Aotearoa Chardonnay.
This event featured keynote speakers, panel discussions, and wine tastings, offering a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and inspiration.
For further information including the Programme - click here
To see the Chardonnay Resources - click here
Storytelling & Visitor Experience Workshop - September 2024
Wednesday 25 September 2024 Held at Black Barn Winery
This was a practical workshop designed for businesses aiming to deliver exceptional visitor experiences and build brand loyalty.
Since the dawn of time, storytelling has been used to educate, entertain, and connect communities. But how can your business leverage the power of storytelling to enhance visitor experiences and build brand loyalty?
This workshop was tailored for business owners, marketing professionals and frontline champions to help refine their story, improve how to communicate it, and demonstrate how exceptional visitor experiences can reinforce your brand story.
Presenters:
Robin Shaw from Wine Tourism Australia, an expert in Wine Tourism.
Morven McAuley from Tradecraft, a brand strategy consultancy and podcaster. You can see Morven's presentation here.
To see more about the workshop - click here
Red Blend Workshop - June 2024
7 June 2024
Red Blends Workshop with the theme of “Red Blends in a Challenging Market”. This workshop brought together industry experts and enthusiasts to explore the complexities and opportunities within the red blends segment.
Keynote speaker Gary Walsh, The WINEFRONT, shared his expertise and unique perspective on Red Blends alongside additional speakers Nick Buck (Te Mata Estate), Aileen Huo (Church Road Winery) and Steven Carden (Delegat).
For further information click here
Regional Chardonnay Technical Workshop - 2024
25 January 2024
Following on from the successful Aotearoa New Zealand Chardonnay Symposium a one day technical workshop was held. It presented further opportunities to collectively learn through an in-depth dive into Chardonnay including:
- Barrel / tank samples formally evaluated
- Benchmark tasting flight
- Deep dive into clones / rootstocks.
Chardonnay Sumposium - 2023
Aotearoa New Zealand Chardonnay Symposium
5 & 6 October 2023
Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers, in collaboration with New Zealand Wine and the New Zealand Society of Oenology and Viticulture, held the inaugural Aotearoa New Zealand Chardonnay Symposium in Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay on the 5th and 6th of October 2023.
This important event provided a forum for the wine community to assess where we are at and where we would like to go in the journey to making exceptional chardonnay.
The symposium brought together a national audience from the wine community to hear, taste and share knowledge on the domestic and international trends happening with Chardonnay.
Cellar Door Workshop - 2023
16 November 2023
The Cellar Door collective held a training workshop for all new seasonal Cellar Door staff embarking on the summer season 23/24.
Independent Growers - 2023
December 2023
At this event two independent grower / winemaker partnerships shared insights into their journey to establish sustainable partnerships that realised value for both partners.
