It's the first tasting of the year at Glengarry Kingsland and we thought we'd kick 2010 off in style with a considered look at the new releases from the iconic Hawkes Bay producer, Te Mata. Te Mata's reputation as one of New Zealand's outstanding wineries is based upon their six flagship wines - Grown in the estates original vineyards on the slopes of Te Mata peak, they are handmade wines of excellence representing the finest expression of Te Mata Estate and the Hawkes Bay. All six of Te Mata's flagship wines will be included in the tasting as well as a selection of cheese from Dida's Foodstore. So join us in the dedicated Kingsland tasting room for a comprehensive look at this producer and the wines that have propelled them onto the world stage. The line up for the evening will be: Zara Viognier 2009, Cape Crest Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Elston Chardonnay 2008, Bullnose Syrah 2008, Awatea Cabernet Merlot 2008, and Coleraine 2008.

For Four centuries great care has been taken to maintain the reputation of the Gosset brand and to preserve the know how in making champagne. Gosset is consistently rated among the very top Champagne producers and garners regular acclaim through prestigious wine awards and excellent reviews from the international wine press. We will taste the full range of Gosset champagne available here along with a few surprises. Book now!

In our opinion, Charles Maclean is the authority on Scotch whisky. His passion, expertise and authority on all things whisky - the art of distillation, the dram, the people and its history - is virtually unrivalled by any other whisky industry personality. Charles has been a whisky writer since 1981, and his 8 books and numerous press articles have delighted and educated whisky drinkers worldwide. His latest book Whiskypedia is one of the finest reference books on whisky written to date. A Master of the Quaich (MQ), chairperson to the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, Adelphi Distillery Ltd, and advisor to countless industry companies and distilleries, Charles Maclean's tastings offer a unique opportunity to sample some incredible whisky while being educated and entertained by one of the industries greatest raconteurs. Don't miss out on this stunning line-up, bookings essential!