British wine lovers interested in New Zealand wines are spoilt for choice in the coming months with five events around the country, four organised by New Zealand Winegrowers and one by specialist wine merchant New Zealand House of Wine.
NZ Winegrowers, the official generic body representing NZ wines’ interests in the UK, is organising wine fairs for consumers in Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff and Bath. Those buying one of the £13 tickets will have the opportunity to sample over 150 New Zealand wines at each. There will also be a blind tasting competition at each fair with cases of New Zealand wine as prizes.
The Circle Foyer, The Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3WS
Tuesday 26 apr
6.30pm – 8.30pm
The Banqueting Suite, Leeds United Football Club, Elland Road, Leeds LS11 0ES
Wednesday 27 apr
6.30pm – 8.30pm
The Assembly Room, Cardiff City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff
Tuesday 07 jun
6.30pm – 8.30pm
The Ballroom, The Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath
Wednesday 08 jun
6.30pm – 8.30pm
Tickets for each of these four fairs are £13 (11 tickets for the price of 10) and are available through
New Zealand Winegrowers
5th Floor, New Zealand House
80 Haymarket,London
SW1Y 4TE
Tel: 0207 973 8079, Fax: 0207 973 0362
Email: info@winzuk.com
Website: www.nzwine.com
Meanwhile the specialist merchant New Zealand House of Wine is organising a wine tasting at the Institute of Directors in London on 12 may with “more than 100” wines to taste from producers from all of New Zealand regions.
DATE: Thursday 12 may
DOORS OPEN: 7:00pm
LOCATION: The Nash Room, Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5ED
Tickets are £25 each from www.nzhouseofwine.com or 0800 085 6273
