Join Caitlin Tiller from Isabel as she takes us through their Estate wines, each matched with a Dida's Tapa. Isabel Estate is nestled into the heart of the Wairau Valley in Marlborough, situated at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. Marlborough is New Zealand's largest and most successful wine producing area renowned for the production of exuberantly fruity Sauvignon Blanc and intensely aromatic wines. We'll taste their Pinot Gris matched with Tuna Carpaccio; the Dry Riesling matched with Salmon Bilini with creme fraiche; the Chardonnay matched with Prawn cocktail and the Pinot Noir matched with Roasted lamb on rosemary skewers.

Join us in Kelburn Village for a long-lost event that is the wine club. We will aim to have monthly gatherings at Cafe Mode where we will try a number of offerings from the local Glengarry store. We hope to get winemakers, viticulturists, writers and plenty more in to host our tastings in the future. Let's kick off with a bang, and a fizz, with some bubbly goodness from France, Champagne. We will try a range of different styles from several houses in order to get everyone acquainted to what they like. Not a strictly non-vintage tasting, we will get a couple of vintage examples and there's no reason not to pop open something extra special named after our monk friend, Dom Perignon. For about the price of an ordinary bottle, you get to try 8! What's not to like?

Do you consider yourself a bit of a wine connoisseur? We would like to put you and your team mates to the test. Gather your collegues or friends and join us for an evening of wine and fun as you blind taste your way through the line up and answer questions on each wine. There can only be one winner so register your team of four or more people to be in the running.

Wine lover Kirsten Searle is the co-owner, hardworking mother of 3 children and the drive behind the historic, Gisborne-based Matawhero Wine brand. Established in 1968 by Bill Irwin, Matawhero Wines defied convention and made wines of boutique standing and international acclaim and in doing so, changed the face of New Zealand winemaking forever. Please join us for a tasting with the next generation of Matawhero wines, as Kirsten reflects on the brand's history and shares some of the best wines from the Gisborne region.

We are exploring all things Rhone in June and will kick off with Southern Rhone. This is where Grenache is the predominant veriety but is usually blended with Cinsault, Syrah possibly Carignan and Syrah. Chateau Neuf is allowed thirteen varieties including a white so the possibilities here are endless. The region enjoys a Mediterranean climate and the wines are fleshy and inviting. This will be an intriguing tasting and a must for all lovers of Syrah.

Quinta de la Rosa is a family affair and have been producing wonderful port and wine since 1815. Quinta de la Rosa was given as christening present to Claire Feuhaeerd Sophias grandmother in 1906. In 1988 Sophia and her father Tim Bergvist relaunched Quinta de la Rosa as a top quality port producer. We will start with a white port and then try some reserve hwines and lastly finish with a mini vertical of some vintage. This is an opportunity to hear Phil Rowe wax lyrical about this often forgotten and underestimated drink.

Join Metro editor Simon Wilson, chief wine judge Paul Tudor MW and other Metro judges, as well as winemakers from around the country, to experience the Metro 100 Wines for Winter. The ticket price includes tastings of the Metro Top 100 Wines for Winter, accompanying food, the latest issue of Metro, a tasting note pad and live music. Plus, purchase on the night and you'll go in the draw to win a prize pack of wine, Riedel glassware and a 3-month subscription to Metro.

Picked not quite from obscurity but certainly prior to him becoming the international star he is today Yves Cuilleron is one of the producers that I am proudest to present. His feel and passion for the grapes of the Rhone shine in every wine he makes from the humblest appellation wines to the most stellar. The wines are outstanding but his philosophy is simple, "Produce the best possible grapes. For this tasting we will focus on his reds: we will taste the just landed 2010's as well as a bit of a retrospective of some 2008 vintages.

The very talented Malcolm Francis from Rockburn in Central Otago is joining us to take us through their wines matched with Tapas. The wines for the night are; Rockburn Tigermoth Riesling, Rockburn Chardonnay, Rockburn Fume Blanc and Rockburn Pinot Noir, all matched with Tapas crafted to enhance the wine.

Pierre Gaillard is described as a life adventurer landscaper/grape grower artisan vintner. Here is a man with a lot on the go never one to sit around and take it easy. He started with vineyards in Northern Rhone and has since been exploring through the South of France. For this tasting though we are firmly entrenched on the steep slopes of Northern Rhone. We are fortunate to be able to do two mini vertical tastings one from Cornas and the other is the illustrious Cote Rotie Rose Pourpre.

2012 was Brookfields 75th Anniversary, ('no' - it's not a typo.) Founded in 1937, the 2012 vintage sees Brookfields celebrating 75 years of being a vineyard/winery. Admittedly the wine styles have changed since the in the early years, moving from port, sherry and a little wine, to the range of premium Hawkes Bay varieties we enjoy today. We are celebrating Brookfields 75th Anniversary with a look back into the past, opening a wonderful selection of aged Brookfields 'Gold Label' Cabernet Merlot, going back to the 1995 vintage. Vertical tasting wines are: Brookfields 'Gold Label' Cabernet Merlot 2009, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998 & 1995.

Jane Ferrari is not simply a Yalumba employee, she's a company crusader. Her passion is as infectious as it is heartfelt. Spend an hour or so with Jane - in a London boardroom, at a New York tasting, at the Angaston winery, it doesn't matter where - and you'll find out more about the heritage and culture of Yalumba and the wider Barossa than most locals learn in a lifetime.

Join us from Thursday 15 to Saturday 17 August as we celebrate our 2nd birthday with tastings, treats, giveaways, wine and riedel deals! No need to book - just make a note in your calendar and pop in.