Marlborough has a unique opportunity to welcome three media groups and a sommelier group on either side of the Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025 event.

Wineries, groups, and collectives are invited to join us in hosting these distinguished guests. Read on to learn about these hosting opportunities.

Submissions have now closed. Please contact us here if you have any questions.

• Who will be visiting?

  Media group C (4 people)

  • Susy Atkins, England - Telegraph Media Group (Daily Telegraph); Delicious magazine, various other

  • Kathleen Willcox, USA - Wine Enthusiast, Paste Magazine, Modern Farmer, Wine Searcher, The Drinks Business & SevenFifty Daily 

  • Ash Pini, Australia - HIP Media

  • Shanteh Wale, Australia - Wine Pilot/ Freelance

  Media group A (4 people) + 1 NZW host
  

  • Rebecca Gibb MW, England – Vinous

  • Sarah Neish, England - The Drinks Business

  • Christina Pickard, USA - Wine Enthusiast

  • Max Allen, Australia - AFR/ Jancis Robinson/ Melbourne University
    

  Sommelier group E (8 people) + 1 NZW host

  • Tom Fahey, England - Terrace Rooms & Wine

  • Amber Rill, USA - Corkbuzz Wine Studio

  • Jenna Isaacs, USA - Rustic Canyon

  • Christopher Sealy, Canada - Michelin Best Sommelier of the year 2022, Alo Group, Independent 

  • Yang Lyu MS, China - TOP|SOMM Studio, Grapea & Co Institute

  • Bungo Matsunaga, Japan - Cellar Door Aoyama

  • Liinaa Berry, Australia - TFE Hotels

  • Cyndal Petty, Australia - Parker Group Restaurants

  Media group D (3 people) + 1 NZW host

  • John Wilson, Ireland - The Irish Times plus Vertdevin, Checkout magazine.

  • Frank Zou, China – Lookvin

  • Katie Spain, Australia - Good Food at Fairfax Media

  Read full bios here.

• The Opportunity

  We want to highlight Marlborough's exceptional ability to produce outstanding Sauvignon Blanc, showcase its unique terroir and subregion characteristics, reveal how wineries embrace sustainability, and demonstrate how we honour the past and look to the future – embracing new technology.

  At Pinot Noir New Zealand 2025, our guests will have the opportunity to sample a variety of fine Pinot Noirs. We have designed the Marlborough regional tastings specifically to showcase Sauvignon Blanc. We therefore suggest using the following hosting opportunities to tell your unique story and highlight other varieties and wine styles.

  For all hosting opportunities, including those over lunch and dinner, hosts will need to cover all expenses, as well as the hosting fee. Times are indicative only. Exact times, including any transport requirements, will be confirmed as the full itinerary comes together. Some media visits will require pick up or drop off. 

• Next Steps / How to apply

  Submissions have now closed. Please contact us here if you have any questions.