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Over subscribed with wineries, a panel of three has been tasting the wines submitted, venues are being confirmed, a roadshow is set to begin in September, guests have been invited and some big names have agreed to come.
Executive Officer for Pinot 2017, Rachael Fletcher, says around 550 delegates are expected to be involved, among them a number of international guests brought here by NZW. One of those will be Queen of Wine Jancis Robinson, OBE, MW.
Internationally renowned as the most powerful woman in the wine world Jancis Robinson will add an x-factor to what Fletcher says, promises to be an amazing event for both the wine industry and the public.
“As an opinion leader, Jancis has built an international reputation as a highly respected, disciplined and professional wine critic and writer, who is always open to new ideas and discussion.”
She is the first of 15 guest speakers to be announced Fletcher said.
In early July a panel of three; MW Jane Skilton, Nick Stock and Chair of Pinot 2017 Ben Glover tasted all 132 wine submitted for the upcoming event.
“This is all about showing the very best of New Zealand Pinot Noir to the world,” Fletcher said, “so we want to make sure we get it right.”
While the final programme has yet to be finalised, Pinot NZ 2017 will take place over three not four days this time, from January 31 to February 2. It is labeled as the biggest wine conference held in the Southern Hemisphere, and will take place on Wellington’s waterfront.
With nearly all of New Zealand’s wine regions involved in the event, the Pinot NZ 2017 committee will be taking the show on the road in mid September, ensuring that all those who are taking part have the information required to create a show-stopping event.
“We want to help them maximize the leverage they get out of the event and talk about how to make the most of their opportunities as individual wineries and as a region,” Fletcher said.
Dates had yet to be confirmed as NZWinegrower went to print, but you can check for more details on the website, www.pinotnz.co.nz
And if like me you can’t wait to register for the event, you only have to hold out until January when delegate registrations will open. In the meantime you can sign up for updates via the website; www.pinotnz.co.nz
