Experiences & Events
The Central Otago Wine Women's Committee is delighted to invite you to its first get-together event! The opportunity will be to share a drink, celebrate the end of the year and launch our busy summer season ahead!
Join us at Akarua on Wednesday 27 November from 5pm.
This will be an opportunity for you to discover our wines from the Edmond de Rothschild Heritage group. Come for a women world wine tour that will take in New Zealand, Bordeaux, Argentina and South Africa...tasting, exchanging and sharing will be in the spotlight at this event.
*The tasting will be accompanied by cheese platters.
To offer you the best service we ask for a participation of $10 payable via the "book now" button.
Continue the journey to discover the Edmond de Rothschild Heritage vineyards around the world, join us to discover Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons South African wines.
Friday 29th of November
From 3pm-7pm, bookings required for 1 hour sessions.
Limited spaces.
Akarua Cellar Door, 210 Cairnmuir Road, Bannockburn
SAVE THE DATE! Our annual wine club Pioneer Party is back to kick off summer! Mark your calendars for January 25th! Join us at Akarua's Bannockburn estate to wine, dine and experience Edmond de Rothschild Heritage.
Upcoming Events
From the fruitful soils of Marlborough to the breathtaking vineyards of Central Otago, The South Island Wine & Food Festival is your ticket to an unforgettable experience. Prepare to be tantalised by exquisite wines, mouth-watering cuisine, and the electrifying beats of live music, all set against the backdrop of Christchurch’s vibrant Hagley Park.
You can find both Akarua and Rimapere at the festival! Come and join us at the largest South Island wine festival!
Join us as we celebrate all we love about Marlborough's wine, people, food and landscapes.
Sample beautiful local wines and meet the people who make them, learn wine and food secrets at our masterclasses, indulge in sumptuous wine/food matches prepared by famous chefs and enjoy live music from top bands.
Come visit the Rimapere team at our booth for some delicious homegrown Sauvignon Blanc!
Come see us at Pinot Noir 2025 in Ōtautahi Christchurch! February 11-13th, 2025.
Join in a celebration like no other for New Zealand's renowned red wine variety.
Celebrate rural at the Wānaka A&P Show, one of New Zealand's largest agricultural, pastoral & community events! March 7th & 8th at the Wānaka Showgrounds and Pembroke Park.
Join us and many other Central Otago wineries for a fun day out! Try the wines, enjoy the music, and let's have some fun! Tickets on sale from November 1.