join your local vintners, winegrowers and makers at the annual wine nelson tasting event.

The Wine Nelson Tasting Event is our big knees-up for the year, bringing over 100 premium varieties and new release wines from our award-winning wineries under one roof for you to smell, sip, savour and enjoy.

Join us at The Rutherford Hotel Nelson to taste exceptional wines, premium cheeses and local delicacies!

PUBLIC TASTING

The Public Tasting event is open to the general public, with the first 50 tickets sold available at special Earlybird pricing! Get your ticket early for what’s expected to be a sellout event.

• Thursday 26 October 2023

• Venue: The Rutherford Hotel, Nelson 

• Public event:  5pm – 7pm.  

TRADE TASTING

The Trade session is a special afternoon tasting open to establishments and businesses with Nelson wine on the menu. Talk to the vintners and build your wine list for the season ahead.

• Thursday 26 October 2023

• Venue: The Rutherford Hotel, Nelson 

• Trade event:  2pm – 4pm.  

over 100 premium nelson tasman wines to taste.

Up to 20 Nelson Tasman wineries are excited to present their latest releases from an impressive season. Try the best of the region’s award-winning Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, plus a delightful mix of emerging varieties all under one roof!

Your ticket includes all wine tastings, plus a detailed catalogue of the evening’s wine and space for your notes. Bring a pen - there’ll be plenty to digest!

gourmet cheese and local delicacies.

What goes better with wine, than cheese? This year, we’ve returned to this winning combination, with exceptional platters of local premium cheese pairings and charcuterie delicacies to complement the star of the show.

Your ticket includes cheese and delicacy tastings, supporting local producers from the Nelson Tasman region where possible. Please help yourself to platters on the night.

Meet your local winemakers.

Where else can you meet the stars behind the wines, all under one roof?

Come and talk to your local winemakers, viticulturists, and cellar door wine experts at the only event in the region which sees up to 20 local wineries gathered for you to enjoy. The winemakers are full of knowledge, recommendations and plenty of banter - come armed with your questions!