The House of Bollinger has been making Champagne since 1829, with a predominance of Grand Cru sites and an attention to detail. The wines that Bollinger produces are sophisticated and complex. The wines from Bollinger are a result of rigorous attention to detail and the House accepts nothing less than perfection. As well as a Royal warrant awarded in 1884 they have also obtained the highly regarded Patrimoine Vivant (living heritage) this is a seal of quality which recognises exceptional craftsmanship and skill. We are very lucky to have Guy De Rivoire, the Global Sales Director of Bollinger, presenting this exceptional tasting.

In the corners of Islay, the traditions of distillation bubble away strong in the Bruichladdich distillery. Glengarry are delighted to announce we will be hosting Islay-based, Simon Coughlin, CEO, of the great Bruichladdich. Join us on Tuesday 4th July at 6pm, when, with pride and passion, Simon will be taking us through a line up of current releases and also bringing with him some new releases for us to try. This promises to be a special night. Book your spot now, this is a tasting you shouldn't miss.

The Southern Rhône is an area often overlooked due to the famous Syrah regions which make up the Northern Rhone. The Southern Rhone is a very different animal than its Northern counterpart with a more Mediterranean climate. In the North Syrah is king and in the South if there were to be a king it would be Grenache; the wines are warm and rich but are incredibly approachable. Chateauneuf du Pape is probably the most famous of the appellations and although they can use 13 varieties they tend to use mainly Grenache Syrah Mouvedre. They also produce Rosé and some white wine but it is the reds that are the most popular. For this tasting we have chosen three wines from three appellations.

The 2014 Bordeaux vintage has finally arrived, while variable it's still the best since 2009/2010. This year we thought we would start by taking a look at the fabulous dry white wines of the region. This is the 10th successful vintage in a row for these unheralded and underrated beauties. Produced from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion with their subtle scent of beeswax and lanolin, and ability to age for decades, a style almost polar opposite from their fruity new world cousins. We will be trying some of the very best of the vintage in tonight's lineup, including the rare dry wine of Chateau d'Yquem, and the very first public release of Chateau Palmer Blanc (previously only for the owners and guests of the Chateau).

Celebrate Bastille Day weekend by joining us for a comprehensive and fun journey through the fabulous wine regions of France. This is a wonderful opportunity to taste through some of our extensive range of French wines and learn about these classic regions. This walk around tasting will include samples from Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Rhone Valley and many more. The perfect start to the weekend.

TOM is one of New Zealand's most iconic (and expensive) wines, produced only in the greatest years. Named in honour of the legendary winemaker Tom McDonald, the original Cabernet Merlot blend was joined by the TOM Chardonnay in 2006, and the stunning TOM Syrah in 2013. That vintage was hailed as once in a lifetime but 2014 was arguably even better, these twin years being the greatest ever produced in the Hawkes Bay. Tonight we will have senior winemaker Chris Scott here (NZ Wine Estate winemaker of the year 2016) to present the three 2014 TOM wines to us. We will also be trying the same three varietals from the excellent Grand Reserve range. Don't miss this rare chance to try these together.

The 2014 vintage has just arrived direct from Bordeaux and it’s a beauty, the best we have seen since 2010. This historic region on the French Atlantic coast still produces the greatest Cabernet and Merlot based blends in the world. 2014 is particularly strong in the Northern Medoc, and the prices are extremely attractive. Grab your wine drinking friends, and join us in Wellington and Auckland where we will have over 30 top Bordeaux to try from $20 to $250. Taste from St Emilion across to St Estephe, as well as a selection of Bordeaux Blanc and the sweet wines of Sauternes. Don’t miss some of the famous classified growths such as Chateau Pontet Canet, Pichon Longueville Baron, and Gruaud Larose. This is a great chance to get an overview of the vintage, or begin your education on the region.

Italy is one of the world's oldest, largest, and greatest wine producing Nations. Like many things in Italy though, sometimes it can all be a bit confusing to tell your Barolo from your Barbaresco.

Join us for a large walk around tasting where we will be travelling and tasting the full length of 'the boot'. Piedmonte, Lombardia, Veneto, Toscana, Puglia, Sicilia and more! This is the perfect way to make your first steps into Italian Wine, or continue your wine education. The tasting starts at 1pm and finishes up at 3pm.

This is an evening for lovers of the worlds finest sweet wines. Tonight we will be looking at two of the worlds greatest regions head to head. We will be starting with the more famous sister appellations of Sauternes & Barsac in Bordeaux, where they have been made from noble rot Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion since the 17th century. We then move on to recent arrivals from the sensational Disznóko single estate in the Tokaji region of Hungary, whose vineyards date back to at least 1413. We will culminate with the Tokaji Aszú Eszencia (Nectar). With only 315 bottles produced from the juice that runs off naturally from the berries, this is incredibly rare.