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
Upcoming Events
Past Events
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).
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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 Symposium - 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.
