Tastings, Tours and Workshops
Enhance your programme experience with optional tastings, tours and workshops.
Please note that Tastings, Tours, and Workshops are only available to registered Symposium attendees. We’d love to have you join us, be sure to register first to secure your spot!
Tastings
Please note that spaces for these tastings are limited. Be sure to book early to secure your spot!
The Evolution of Sauvignon Blanc
Monday 26 January
Time
Two sessions available: 2.30pm – 4.00pm or 4.30pm - 6.00pm
Cost
$100.00 per person
Discover the journey of Sauvignon Blanc. From its bold, zesty origins to the refined, complex expressions of today, explore how this iconic varietal has evolved across cool climate regions, winemaking styles, and aging techniques. Taste the past, present, and future of Sauvignon Blanc in a guided exploration.
Hosted by: Ivan Sutherland, Jules Taylor and Frank Benkwitz
Cool Climate Sparkling autolysis and beyond
Monday 26 January
Time
Two sessions available: 2.30pm – 4.00pm or 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Cost
$100.00 per person
Raise a glass to the elegance of cool-climate sparkling wines. Delve into the role autolysis plays in flavour development. Discover the artistry behind each bottle and celebrate the best of cool-climate viticulture.
Hosted by: Jane De Witt, Nick Lane and Andy Petrie
Next Gen NZ Chardonnay -NZ’s mosaic of styles
Wednesday 28 January
Time
Two sessions available: 9.00am – 10.30am or 11.00am - 12.30pm
Cost
$100.00 per person
Cool climate Chardonnay has always garnered wine enthusiast appreciation. Taste and discuss the best of New Zealand – and discover what makes our Chardonnays deserving of their increasing recognition.
Hosted by: Jane Skilton MW, Warren Gibson and Murray Cook
Tours and Workshops
Please note that spaces for these sessions are limited. Be sure to book early to secure your spot!
Lincoln University Field Trip - Under the microscope
Tuesday 27 January
Time
Leaving during lunch, returning by 5.00pm
Cost
$25.00 per person
Credited with launching the first cool climate wine production programme in the English-speaking world, witness for yourself why Lincoln University is applauded for its Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology, and Masters of Wine and Viticulture programs - as well as its graduates. Tour the lab, meet the research partners and hear from the next generation.
This exclusive event will also feature a guided tasting by Dom Maxwell, two-time New Zealand Winemaker of the Year and Lincoln University graduate, showcasing the excellence of innovative vineyard fermentations.
Changing Environments
– Music & Wine
Tuesday 27 January
Time
1.30pm – 3.30pm
Cost
$100.00 per person
Sounds and music in our environments can radically remix the perception of wine characters, for both consumers and experts. In this immersive practical workshop, wine writer and sound artist, Dr Jo Burzynska demonstrates some of the most powerful sensory shifts. Drawing on her own doctoral research and professional insights, she suggests how these can be harnessed to enhance the wine drinking experience.