OCTOBER

October 6 Marlborough Wine and Cuisine at Brancott Vineyard. Showcases Marlborough’s wines and cuisine at Pernod Ricard’s historic Brancott Vineyard.

October 8-10 Wairarapa Vintage Wings and Wine. A meandering journey through aviation history while enjoying the very best Wairarapa wine and food.

October 9-15 Kumeu’s Best of the West festival. Week of events planned around the Kumeu Wine Country wineries.

October 10-11 October 2011 Martinborough Unmasked. What really happens behind the cellar door. Experience Martinborough’s top vineyards, olive groves and food producers. with Martinborough Unmasked. The two day event, to be held on October 10th and 11th

October 12-15 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition. http://tinyurl.com/3wb6m9k

October 19-22 Taste of New Zealand, Victoria Park, Auckland. Celebration of the best restaurants, produce, fine wines from more than 120 producers. Guest chefs from around the world.

October 23 Gisborne Wine & Food Festival. Showcases Gisborne’s superb wines and regional food at the entrance of beautiful Gray’s Bush Scenic Reserve. 

October 28-30 The Marlborough Wine Weekend.Showcases the very best of Marlborough’s fine wine and gourmet cuisine.

NOVEMBER

November 12 2011 Air New Zealand Wine Awards tasting event. The Ballroom, Level 2, Crowne Plaza, Albert St from 9.30am.

FEBRUARY

Februrary 11 The Marlborough Wine Festival is New Zealand’s best blend of wine, food and entertainment. www.marlboroughwinefestival.co.nz.