Vintage 2024: Marlborough
"I'm just kind of pinching myself that the weather is so good," says Pernod Ricard's New Zealand Group Winemaker Jamie Marfell, as he approaches what will likely be his first Easter off in 34 years.
The event will run over three days from Monday 1 February to Wednesday 3 February, 2016 in Marlborough.
The event programme has been designed to demonstrate the complexity of Sauvignon Blanc, emerging styles, vineyard practices and winemaking influences.
There will be opportunities for guests to sample over 200 different examples of Sauvignon Blanc from across the globe, to learn from experts in the field of science, research, journalism and gastronomy while experiencing some stunning locations in New Zealand’s home of Sauvignon - Marlborough.
Guests to Sauvignon 2016 will hear from the people who research, grow and make the wine on subjects of regionality, styles and diversity.
They will challenge people’s theories and perceptions on everything from agricultural methods and winemaking secrets to stylistic preferences and the future of this variety.
Regarded as a “fresh and innovative” event, Sauvignon 2016 explores the variety and what makes it so distinctive, bringing the latest developments from the grass roots level.
The programme will feature international tastings at renowned winery locations, seminars and panel discussions, keynote speakers from both inside and outside the world of wine, a secluded summer garden party, a vintage train journey across the Awatere Valley and Kaikoura Coast, the quitessential kiwiana beach party and an ultimate Gala dinner finale.
