Join us at the historic Caccia Birch House for the premier wine event on the Manawatū calendar: the Village Wines Grand Summer Showcase.

Experience a dynamic, expo-style tasting featuring 11 standout wineries and importers from New Zealand and around the globe. Meet the makers, chat with importers, and sample through world-class vintages in an upbeat, social atmosphere.

Your All-Inclusive Ticket Includes:

Official Tasting Glass to Keep: Every ticket includes an official Gabriel Glass (valued at $40)—the ultimate universal crystal glass designed to bring out the best in every wine!

Unrestricted Tastings: Sample across all 11 producer stations throughout your session

Exclusive Showcase Pricing: Order your summer lineup and holiday cellar stock at event-only discount prices

Artisan Nibbles: Grazing platters provided to complement your tastings

Featured Lineup Highlights:

Te Mata Estate (Hawke’s Bay) – Iconic NZ benchmark wines

Swift Wines (Hawke's Bay) - Vibrant, expressive, minimal-intervention modern classics

Zaria (Hawke's Bay) – Elegant, modern hand-cut wines

Unison Vineyard (Gimblett Gravels) - Handcraftedm Tuscan-inspired red wine specialists

Schubert Wines (Martinborough) – Organic, boutique Pinot Noir & aromatics

Nga Waka (Martinborough) – Handcrafted, single-vineyard perfection

Whitehaven (Marlborough) - Classic, family-owned Marlborough benchmarks

Martoccia (Tuscany, Italy) – Premium Italian classics direct from Montalcino

Boutinot (France) – Curated European gems

...plus more top-tier producers to be revealed!

Sessions (Saturday, 7 November):

Session 1: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Session 2: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Spaces are strictly limited per session to ensure plenty of room to move, chat, and taste. Grab your crew and lock in your tickets early!