ORGANIC WINE WEEK WITH ZEPHYR & LOVEBLOCK

Our inimitable Cuisine wine chair and legend Ben Glover (Zephyr) loves any excuse to party, and to celebrate Organic Wine Week (20-26 September) and the spring equinox, he’s teaming up with fellow wine legend Erica Crawford (Loveblock) to take their stellar line-up of organic wines nationwide. This dynamic duo will be sharing their organic journey with a series of innovative bar takeovers, pop-up tastings and dining events. Both Zephyr and Loveblock take a hands-off approach to winegrowing, nurturing the soil and grapevines as naturally as possible without any unwanted ‘noise’. These single-vineyard Marlborough wines are created with thoughtful intent, and a strong sense of place. Be in quick to grab your spot at one of the Organic Wine Week events near you.

zephyrwine.com, loveblockwine.com

AUCKLAND

Sunday 19 September, 12pm – Zephyr + Loveblock ‘Meet the Maker’ Lunch, Akarana Eatery, Orakei Tuesday 21 September, 5:30pm – Zephyr + Loveblock Cellar Club Takeover, Hugo’s Bistro, Shortland Street

WELLINGTON

Wednesday 22 September, 4pm till late – Zephyr + Loveblock Bar Takeover, Kiki, Courtenay Place

Thursday 23 September, 12pm Zephyr + Loveblock ‘Meet the Maker’ Lunch, Field & Green, Wakefield Street

Thursday 23 September, 6pm – Zephyr Meets Loveblock for Organic Wine Week, Noble Rot, Swan Lane

CHRISTCHURCH

Friday 24 September, 12:30pm – Zephyr + Loveblock ‘Meet the Maker’ Lunch, Fiddlesticks, Worcester Boulevard

As we go to press, Vinlink Marlborough is all set to buy the Marlborough vineyards business of Sacred Hill Group. The Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough winemaker had been placed into receivership owing nearly $100m to bankers. Vinlink is a specialist contract winemaker.