Industry Events & WorkshopsOn Tuesday, 4 November, we’re bringing the glamour, thrill, and flavour of Flemington’s Melbourne Cup to Marlborough.
In partnership with Thomas’s and Daniel Le Brun, join us for a day of racing, style, and celebration at our winery.
More information: https://witherhills.co.nz/pages/events
Fresh air, good wine, and a reason to pause. Wine in Bloom brings together movement, mindfulness and Wairau River’s newest Reserve Rosé for a playful garden experience that feels both relaxing and social. You’ll stretch, sip and reconnect in a setting that celebrates the beauty of slowing down. With floral flavours, fresh bites and plenty of laughter, this is mindfulness done the Marlborough way: easy, joyful and best enjoyed with friends. More details: https://sauvignom.com/events/wine-in-bloom/
A fresh take on balance, bubbles and the beauty of slowing down. Bubbly Balance invites you to move, breathe and unwind among the native gardens at Hunter’s Wines before discovering the art behind their celebrated MiruMiru™ sparkling range. Guided movement meets mindful sipping in an experience that feels uplifting, elegant and just a little bit cheeky. With bubbles flowing and flavourful pairings to match, this is mindfulness with sparkle. More details: https://sauvignom.com/events/bubbly-balance/
Marlborough’s best day out! The Marlborough Wine & Food Festival is New Zealand's longest-running wine and food festival held annually on the second Saturday of February.
Showcasing excellence, provenance and promoting diversity of wines grown in New Zealand’s largest wine region.
2025 Key Dates:
Entries Open - 19 August
Entries Close - 10 September
Samples Due - 3 October
Judging - 15-17 October
Marlborough Wine Grand Tasting - 18 October
Results Notified - 23 October
Celebration & Trophy Presentation - 14 November 2025
Celebrate Marlborough Wines and the people behind them as we announce all the trophy winners from the Marlborough Wine Show.
Friday 14th November 2025
Learn more and find tickets: https://www.marlboroughwineshow.com/celebration
Recognising that great wines begin in the vineyard, the Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year competition celebrates the future of viticulture.
Marlborough competition: 29 May 2025
Celebrated on the first Friday in May #SauvBlancDay is a global, social media wine tasting digitally connecting SB lovers around the world with Marlborough.
For emerging winemakers, the Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year Competition is an opportunity for ambitious young people become future leaders.
Marlborough competition: 16 July 2025
Industry Events & WorkshopsThe Marlborough Wine Show, sponsored by QuayConnect, is a regional wine show competition event run by Wine Marlborough to champion excellence, provenance and promote diversity of wines grown in New Zealand’s largest wine region.
Key Dates
Entries Open - 19 August
Entries Close - 10 September
Samples Due - 3 October
Judging - 15-17 October
Marlborough Wine Grand Tasting - 18 October
Results Notified - 23 October
Celebration & Trophy Presentation - 14 November 2025
Please join the Wine Tourism Steering Group for a pre-season catch-up for all Marlborough Cellar Doors and Wine Tour operators. Click here to RSVP and share your thoughts.
