Cellar - An Evening With Renowned NZ Winemakers & Modern Jaz

Welcome to "Cellar”, our new event series that will immerse you in the world of New Zealand's finest, most exceptional, unique and boutique wine, beer, and spirit producers.

On Thursday 7th September, prepare for an intimate evening as you come face to face with the brilliant minds behind these remarkable brands and creations.. You will embark on a journey of taste and connection with two renowned wine producers in Aotearoa, as they unveil their passion and craft through 7 tastings of their most prized wine collections. The evening will be MC'd by long-time Wino fanatic and Wine Distributor, Rachel Baillie.

That's not all, we are heating things up with modern live jazz by the epic Matt Bizzle, as he combines saxophone and decks. Plus, be blown away by the talented Spirit of Slam winner Anna Killick as she provides us with a mesmerizing spoken word performance halfway through the evening.

**Delectable bites served in Platter style by the accomplished Head Chef of The General, Daniel Bellew will be provided to match the wine tastings.

Note: This is an R18 Event.

WINEMAKERS

Petane Wines,
Hawkes Bay

We will be joined by Philip Barber, the man at the helm of ‘ Petane Wines’ . Petane is a small, dry-farmed vineyard situated in Esk Valley, Hawke’s Bay, dedicated to the production of boutique single-vineyard wine. Their wines are both premium in quality and unique from vintage to vintage. With a combination of the optimal site and environment, careful rootstock and clone selection and thoughtful vineyard management practices, the Petane team works with nature to achieve well-balanced, interesting wine that reflects the site and the vintage.

Due to Cyclone Gabrielle, Petane’s vineyard has suffered severe and extensive damage, but with the support of the community and customers they are working hard to create beautiful wines made with love.

Tarras Vineyards & Kuru Kuru Wine
Central Otago

We will also be joined by the magnificent Hayden Johnston of Tarras & Kuru Kuru Wines.. Following in the tradition of his 4th great grandparents Captain James and Kuru Kuru Joss, Hayden travelled and worked abroad and returned home to Otago following a hit-and-run accident in London and planted a vineyard in Bendigo.

Tarras Vineyards is located near the Central Otago town of Tarras. The home vineyard is called The Canyon, found high up on the terraces of the old goldfields at Bendigo in Central Otago. Established by Hayden in 2002, this organically managed vineyard consistently delivers outstanding expressions of great Pinot Noir with floral aromas, intense fruit, spicy and savoury notes, good natural acidity and impressive tannin profiles. They are distinctive, icon wines that age.

Kuru Kuru wines is another exceptional wine born through Hayden’s incredible attention to quality.
In 1836, Captain James Joss bought land from Chief Tuhawaiki on Stewart Island, New Zealand, and married Maori Grandmother KURU KURU from the Ngāi Tahu tribe. They farmed vegetables and cherished their land, inspiring Kuru Kuru Wines. Each bottle proudly portrays her moko kauae, symbolizing her esteemed position in Maori society. Kuru Kuru wines are a tribute to their heritage and connection to Ngāi Tahu, our iwi (tribe).

Kuru Kuru has won multiple awards, including an Elite Gold at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards for their 2014 Pinot Noir.