Domaine Jean Chartron was established in 1859 by Jean-Edouard Dupard, a cooper craftsman. It has been managed by five generations that have all contributed to make what is today. Burgundy seems to be tested by the weather more than any other French wine region and 2016 was no exception. In spite of the challenging spring and late flowering, the 2016's are turning out to be delightful, expressive, mid-weght wines that should offer early appeal. These wines are always a delight to taste, so if you love Chardonnay, this is an opportunity to taste wines from some of the hallowed ground that produces some of the best Chardonnay in the world. We will taste....

March each year sees the highly anticipated release of the new wines from Te Mata, one of New Zealand's oldest and most respected producers. In Wellington this year we will be showcasing the complete lineup, all presented by one of the Buck family. Toby is their sales and marketing manager, and will be taking us through their new releases, Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Chardonnay 2017, Gamay Noir 2018, Syrah 2018, Cabernet Merlot 2017. Then on to the Icon wines; Zara Viognier 2018, Cape Crest 2018, Elston Chardonnay 2017 and Awatea Cabernet Merlot 2017. We tasted these a couple of weeks ago, and Zara and Elston are looking like the finest examples ever produced at Te Mata. Finally we come to the legendary Coleraine 2017, one of our country's finest wines. Come along anytime between 4.30pm and 6.30pm on your way home to taste through at your leisure.