Over October we'll be rolling out a series of Moet Happy Hours, complete with a groovy old-school popcorn machine dispensing, you guessed it, popcorn. Moet and Popcorn. Perfect. It's Moet Happy Hour at Glengarry Victoria Park on Friday 20th October, starting at 5pm!

For October's Craft Club, we’re matching the spectacular Plantation Rums with intrepid beers from Birkenhead Brewing Company. With varying age statements and types and an expert range of beer styles, it will be flavourful expedition between the Caribbean and Auckland’s North Shore. This ship has limited seats, so hop aboard!

Described by Wine Spectator as 'a superstar of the Northern Rhone', Yves Cuilleron is one of the foremost winemakers in the region. His Syrah's and Viognier's are absolutely outstanding, he's also a huge rugby fan. Yves took over the family Domaine in 1987, quickly forging an enviable reputation. His wines neatly straddle the divide between traditionalists and the new-wave, retaining their sense of place, but express their site in a slightly more modern way. As is typical with Yves, we will be trying a large range of wines, predominantly from the incredible 2015 vintage. Marcel Guigal himself described it as "surely the vintage of a lifetime. In 55 years, I’ve never seen anything like it. On the level of 1929, 1947, 1961". He will also be bringing some of his older wines to show how they age. It's not often we get winemakers of this calibre to New Zealand, so don't miss out!

Improv at its best! We've got a local troupe of Improv pros and nobody knows what’s going to happen! For real though, whose wine is it anyway? Well, we’ll be tasting some of Nga Waka’s excellent range while script-less pros do what they do best- making it up as they go along. It’ll be a night not to miss, so be sure to book as seats are limited. There’s certainly no way any of it could be recreated!

Join us on the 2nd of November for an evening full of the history, craftsmanship and spirited stories of Mount Gay, the oldest rum and continually produced spirit in the world over three centuries.
Experience for yourself the art form of blending and create your own signature rum using the Mount Gay rums whilst being educated by Brand Ambassador, Miguel Smith.

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!

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. The only pre-requisite is a passion for wine!
Staged over four weeks this is a very much hands-on course that encourages participants to gain 'wine confidence' by breaking down the intimidation factor and providing a good grounding in the sensory evaluation and perception of wine. The main grape varieties are discussed in detail with wines from around New Zealand and across the globe tasted to highlight the various characteristics of each variety.
KEY TOPICS COVERED
How to taste and evaluate wine
Distinguishing the characteristics of different grape varietals and wine styles
The 6 main factors affecting the taste of wine
The language of wine
Wine and food matching
Purchasing and cellaring wines

A four week course | Monday 6th November, Monday 13th November, Monday 20th November & Monday 27th November The course fee and content covers all four weeks.

By November it’s well and truly new release time, so we’ll look at recent releases from NZ and around the World. Be prepared to be amazed and surprised.

Champagne Dom Perignon was the very first Prestige Cuvee, and is possibly the most famous wine in the World. It's recognisable shield label has been drunk in the movies, at the best restaurants, the finest events, by Royalty and celebrities since the 1930s. For this very special evening, our Fine Wine Manager and Dom connoisseur Regan McCaffery will lead us through the unique history and manufacture of this incredible wine. We will enjoying two vintages of Dom Perignon to start, the 2006 and the newly released 2009. Then two vintages of the rare Dom Perignon Rose 2004 and the new 2005. Then we will finish with two bottles of the spectacular cellar aged Dom Perignon P2, the 1998 and 2000. This is a very unique opportunity to learn about and enjoy one of the great wines of the world.

The sun is shining and Champagne season is upon us! Rather than our usual Non Vintage Champagne tasting, we thought this year we would explore the flamboyant pink side of these finest of bubbles. Our Fine Wine Manager Regan McCaffery will talk us through a lineup of 8 different houses and the various methods of making Rosé, from small grower producers through to huge Grand Marques. From each house we will look at their history, and their NV Rosé, to directly compare what you are going to be drinking over the summer. We will be tasting: Bollinger Rosé, Charles Heidsieck Rosé Reserve, Drappier Rosé de Saignée, Henri Giraud Dame Jane Rosé, Moutard Dame Nesle Rose, Paul Bara Rosé, Philipponat Royale Réserve Rose, Veuve Clicquot Rosé.

Just in time for Christmas, Liz will selected, the best of the best, a selection of her favorites, new discoveries and wines that are just perfect for the Christmas dining table.

This is always our most highly anticipated tasting of the year, the chance to dress up and try the world's greatest Champagnes head to head! Prestige Cuvee's are the finest blend a House can make, no expense spared with every aspect tended by hand. We have another spectacular lineup planned this year with lots of new wines. Hosted by our Champagne expert and Fine Wine Manager Regan McCaffery, he will take us through the history and stories of these incredible bottles. We will be tasting; Louis Roederer Cristal 2009, Dom Perignon 2009, Bollinger 007 Spectre 2009, Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque 2008, Henri Giraud Argonne 2008, Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2006, Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill 2004, and the very rare chance to try Salon Cuvee 'S' 2006. This wonderful event sells out every year so don't delay!