Over the last 20+ years, the Glengarry Wine Academy has established itself as one of the leading wine educators in New Zealand. Initially created to train Glengarry staff, it is also widely used by the hospitality industry and wine enthusiasts. Informative, but never intimidating, the Glengarry Wine Academy courses are an opportunity for beginners as well as experienced aficionados to expand their knowledge and develop their interest.

In stage 1 you learn about the varieties, stage 2 you explore their differing personalities around the world. In Stage 3 you take a major look a key wine making regions in the world. This course dives under the cover, you learn all about the great wines of Bordeaux, Burgundy and many more.

A four week course | Wednesday 10th October, Wednesday 17th October, Wednesday 24th October and Wednesday 31st October 2018. The course fee and content covers all four weeks.

Join us Saturday 27th October as one of New Zealand's leading competitive BBQ teams runs us through a comprehensive BBQ masterclass followed by our team here at Glengarry presenting a whisky tasting. Learn the correct use of common BBQ tools and methods, the science of BBQ and the differences and similarities between competitive and backyard BBQ. Then, eat your learnings, over a course of 6 whiskies chosen to expand your understanding and enjoyment of 'Uisge Beatha', the 'Water of Life' and one of fantastic BBQ's greatest companions.

Tonight we will be looking at some stunning wines from both ends of the Rhone valley in Southern France. Our Fine Wine Manager Regan McCaffery has selected some awesome examples, 5 of which are from the lauded 2007 vintage. This year was famously described by Robert Parker as "a truly historic and profoundly great vintage... maybe the most compelling vintage of any viticultural region I have ever tasted." We will be starting with the iconic Chave Hermitage Blanc 2007, one of the finest white wines in France. Then 3 different 2007 Cote-Rotie to compare these Syarh side by side; Pierre Gaillard, Yves Cuilleron Madinerie, and Rene Rostaing 2007. For our second flight we move to the Southern Rhone and another 2007, the Vin de Vienne Les Oteliees Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2007. Then two more Chateauneuf, these from the incredible 2015 vintage. Bosquet du Pape 2015 and the extremely rare (and stratospherically expensive) Chateau de Beaucastel Hommage à Jacques Perrin 2015. There was only a single foudre made of this epic bottling, rated one of the greatest Chateauneuf ever produced. We'll finish the night with a gorgeous Domaine de Bernardins Muscat de Beaumes de Venise Hommage. This will really be a night of fabulous wines.

The annual IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) was not only the first, but has also been also the world's premier Wine & Spirit event for over 45 years. What sets the IWSC apart is the formidable reputation of its judging process. Their panels of carefully selected industry experts comprise Masters of Wine, buyers, sommeliers, WSET qualified educators and respected wine journalists. Join us and Judge Jo Burzynska (Wine Editor of Wine NZ, Viva & NZ Herald) to taste the fantastic New Zealand Winners. A great night of great wine!