Pinot Noir Masterclass - 13th June 2025
Pinot Noir Master Class- Orign & Obsession
An intimate Pinot Noir tasting led by a panel of four Celebrated Winemakers, writers & educators. Each panel member will share two wines, one from their origin: From the region that shaped them and one from their Obsession that they’re deeply inspired by today. A journey of personal roots and passionate craftsmanship, told through the lens of Pinot Noir.
- Blind taste eight exceptional wines,
- Join in on their lively debates between our panel members, which have made this event so well known!
- Sit among growers, winemakers, and industry icons as we blind taste and decode some of the finest Pinot Noirs from New Zealand and beyond.
Whether you're a Pinot enthusiast or simply Pinot-curious, this is your chance to discover unexpected favourites and learn a little bit while drinking delicious Pinot Noir.
Make a night of it with a cosy cottage stay on site, just steps away from the action. Our Staycation Package includes: A one-night stay, a wine tasting experience, A bottle of Storm Cloud Pinot Noir, a breakfast hamper, and an Outdoor hot tub session.
Add On:
- One course dinner with a wine match (before the event): $49
- Accommodation - Staycation package: $295
- Return transport from Queenstown: $35
- Return transport from Arrowtown: $20
Each panel member will share two wines, one from their Origin: from the region that shaped them, and one an Obsession – a wine which they’re deeply inspired by today. You’ll hear the stories of their personal roots and journey through wine told through the lens of Pinot Noir.
Panel includes:
Robin Tedder - MW and owner of High Garden Vineyard
Michael Darby - WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) certified educator, WSET Diploma graduate and certified sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Thomas Moschetta – GM of Wine at Kinross, Agent for Tonnellerie Cavin, master storyteller
Margot Best – Global winemaker, NZWine Young Winemaker Committee member
Gary Crabbe – Viticulturist, considered the ‘Yoda of Gibbston’ for his many decades of service planting and nurturing Gibbston’s wine region.
