“Absolutely incredible, I was actually blown away and did as much eating as I did drinking!”
2024 Attendee
join your local winemakers at the annual wine nelson tasting event
Thursday 16 October 2025
Be the first to try new release wines from up to 20 of our our award-winning local wineries, paired with delicious delicacies and gourmet cheeses on grazing tables throughout the evening. Meet the makers, taste the terroir, discover the delights!
PUBLIC TASTING
The Public Tasting event is our main event, open to the general public. Your ticket includes two hours of premium wine tasting, delicious delicacies available on grazing tables throughout and a tasting catalogue to note your favourites.
Thursday 16 October 2025
Public event: 5pm – 7pm.
Venue: Trafalgar Centre Northern extension, Paru Paru Road, Nelson
R18
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. Buy a ticket to stay on for the public tasting.
Thursday 16 October 2025
Trade event: 2pm – 4pm.
Venue: Trafalgar Centre Northern extension, Paru Paru Road, Nelson
R18
“After a tough winter season for the Tasman region, our winemakers are looking forward to a positive evening with our community of supporters, celebrating our shared resilience and spirit.”
Blair Gibbs, Nelson Winegrowers Association (NWGA) Chair
Meet the makers
Up to 20 local wineries from the Nelson Tasman region are excited to share their latest releases and crowd favourites with you. Meet the makers themselves while you get a taste of what makes our wines so special.
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a curious newcomer, our winemakers will talk you through the nuances of each vintage while you learn about the art and science of winemaking, and even how to taste!
“Great to be able to meet families behind many wineries and to sequentially compare the same grape from different producers.”
2024 Attendee
Taste the terroir
Try the best of our region’s award-winning varieties, all under one roof! Nelson’s reputation as a premier wine-producing region stretches back over 150 years, with diverse terroirs across the Waimea Plains, Moutere Hills, and Tasman Coast. Each area boasts its own microclimate, contributing to a stunning variety of wines, including award-winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and emerging aromatic varieties.
Pairing the wines, you’ll enjoy delicious delicacies on grazing tables throughout the evening, including local artisan cheeses and regional delights.
“OMG the food the was so much better than we expected. Especially enjoyed the cheese board.”
2024 Attendee
Discover the delights
Your ticket includes uncapped wine and food tastings on the night, plus a detailed catalogue of the evenings wines and space to take notes - bring a pen! You will also be among the first to get your hands on our 2025-26 cellar door guide for the season ahead.
“While our Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are crowd pleasers for very good reason, we love seeing people discover new, unexpected favourites.”
Blair Gibbs, NWGA Chair
Make a night of it!
The Tasting event will be held at the Trafalgar Centre, Nelson - just a short walk to some of the best bars and restaurants in the top of the south. Stroll into town after the event to dine at one of our region’s exceptional establishments, but be sure to book ahead.
This event is strictly R18, and pouring will cease at 7PM for the public session (4PM for the Trade session). Please arrange safe transport to and from the event. We can’t wait to see you there!