On 28-30 October 2011 Timara Lodge will again host the Marlborough Wine Weekend, showcasing the very best of Marlborough in an atmosphere of conviviality, fine wine and gourmet cuisine. 300 wine lovers will be treated to an array of once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Following registration and a picnic brunch in the historic and exclusive Timara Lodge on Friday, you will be invited to attend the first ever Marlborough Wine Weekend Master Class Series at local wineries. The guests will be broken up into groups of 30 and transported to different Marlborough wineries and treated to a winemaking/blending session with Marlborough’s leading winemakers. The second master class involves a comprehensive white wine and cheese pairing hosted by New Zealand’s leading cheese and wine experts.
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Wineries & Cuisine
Wineries & Cuisine
Great wines and fine cuisine go hand in hand with a Lodge stay but take the extra step and visit the wineries, meet the wine maker over dinner or sample local seasonal fare.
Food and wine experiences offered by the Lodges of New Zealand introduce you to all that is unique and exquisite about New Zealand cuisine. Some Lodges have their own vineyards, others farm their own produce. Foodies and wine lovers will be enthralled by the Wine & Food experiences offered by the Lodges.
…. on the road less travelled
Experience New Zealand Wineries and Cuisine at its Finest
TIMARA LODGE TO HOST 2011 MARLBOROUGH WINE WEEKEND
2012 Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration
The Central Otago Pinot Celebration has been running since 2000, when a group of committed Central Otago producers identified an opportunity to provide a world class pinot noir event in New Zealand, following in the footsteps of other renowned pinot producing regions around the world. The event takes place every 2 consecutive years, with every third year consigned to the NZ Pinot Celebration in Wellington. The CO Pinot Celebration has established itself as one of New Zealand’s premier wine events and our vision is to bring together the wine world’s leading writers and commentators, together with wine and food enthusiasts to experience Central Otago’s best wine, cuisine and sights.
The Celebration is held over two fun filled and informative days.
This multi award winning 75 acre estate offers five private luxury villas. Each of these villas, offer inspirational views across private heated infinity edged lap pools to the Bay of Islands.
Timara Lodge has gained an enviable reputation for its culinary delights with guests able to enjoy an impressive menu matched perfectly with world renowned Marlborough wines. The wine list includes acclaimed local vintages as well as ‘Spy Valley’ wines from the Lodge’s own 350acre vineyard. Come discover for yourself why Marlborough has been named the “Gourmet Province of New Zealand”
The cuisine of Otahuna Lodge celebrates the best of seasonal New Zealand produce with an emphasis on fresh estate-grown offerings from the property’s vast working gardens. Culinary experiences include cooking classes and seasonal porcini mushroom foraging. Additionally, private tours of local, artisanal food providers and wineries are arranged upon request.
Huka Lodge offers day/overnight trips to Hawke’s Bay, the Napa Valley of New Zealand for guests. Farmers Markets, winery tours and visits to specialist growers are all available and a local food & wine personality can accompany as a personal guide. Gourmet cuisine at Huka Lodge is provided by Michlen star Executive Chef Michel Louws and his team with the property offering a series of guest chef and winemakers dinners from May – September annually. These are presented on a complimentary basis and at no additional cost, within the tariff. Huka Lodge was recently awarded 19th place worldwide in a new Food & Wine Resort category by the prestigious Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report.
Oamaru and the Waitaki District have recently developed a reputation as one of New Zealand's most dynamic gastronomic regions, with two of the country's most celebrated restaurants (Fleur’s Place and Riverstone Kitchen), its most-awarded cheese maker (Whitestone), and New Zealand's newest wine appellation (the Waitaki Valley), producing world-class Pinot Noirs, Rieslings and Pinot Gris right outside of town. Come and experience this amazing culinary diversity and enjoy all that Oamaru has to offer while staying at beautiful Pen-y-bryn Lodge.
If you enjoy indulging in exquisite gourmet food created from the freshest of local ingredients, dine at Breckenridge Lodge where you will be given a warm welcome by chef Malcolm Redmond. Malcolm can also direct you to some of the best wineries in the Hawke’s Bay.
Otago is famous for its stunning pinot noir, visit the boutique wineries in the area including Rippon vineyard on Lake Wanaka. Enjoy one of our special ‘Dinner with a Winemaker’ dinners and have a local winemaker join you for a matched 4 course meal, to really learn about the wines. Our chef Tiffany is always on hand to prepare your favourite dishes for breakfast and dinner.
Nelson has an unfair share of award winning wines, reflecting the expertise and commitment to providing world class quality. Join the winemakers, viticulturists, and vineyard owners to experience the best of the boutique vineyards in this well known wine region. Stonefly Lodge is ideally situated to access these interesting wineries, whether it be a self drive excursion or a fully guided tour. There are 23 vineyards within an hours drive from the lodge.
As well as offering first class cuisine in our two restaurants, we can also arrange a personalized tour of Marlborough’s leading vineyards and wineries. Taste the three Icons of Marlborough - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, the Marlborough Sounds and Marlborough Greenshell Mussels. Our staff are on hand to assist you with local wine knowledge.
The Wine & Arts Trail takes visitors to the private homes and galleries of New Zealand's pre eminent artists coupled with sampling Otago's finest wines at the many vineyards makes an unforgettable day.
Hawke’s Bay is New Zealand’s second largest wine growing region and home to over 70 wineries. Cape Kidnappers can arrange a wide variety of wine experiences, from guided tours, to wine appreciation classes in our own wine cellar. Tours range from short excursions, allowing visitors to get a taste for the local flavours, to full day experiences, which will take you into the cellars of some of New Zealand’s top wineries, with time to enjoy lunch at one of several highly recommended winery restaurants.
The Central Otago vineyards have an international reputation for Pinot Noir perfection!
Why not enjoy a private half or full day tour through the region which takes in many of the smaller vineyards – meet with the wine makers and sample their beautiful creations along the way. Enjoy lunch at one of the vineyard cafes and relax as you absorb many of the delights this region has to offer.
New Zealand’s highest and the world’s most southerly wine growing region should not be missed!
To assist you experience this offering we can tailor the tour to best suit our Guests needs. Prices on request.
Fine dining is a specialty of Peppers on the Point Lake Rotorua. Fabulous New Zealand cuisine is accompanied by fresh vegetables and the finest wines, both New Zealand and international, from the lodge's cellar.
Queenstown Wine List Tour - A winemaker to escort you to Otago's superb wineries with lunch at a winery by the lake and a journey through the spectacular Kawara Gorge before returning to a Lodge dinner with which to savour our great Pinot Noirs.
Dinners are perceived as daily highlight at Bushland Park Lodge.
The culinary experience of German born and trained Chef Reinhard
is completed by the Wairarapa grown wines by German wine maker Karl Johner or international wines if preferred. Organic home-grown produce is combined with the finest of NZ meat and seafood.
Within 10-15 minutes of Claremont are all the Waipara wineries many of whom offer wine tasting and have cellar doors and some of which have cafes and restaurants. Nearby Pegasus Bay has twice been voted the best winery restaurant in NZ. Guided food and wine tours are available.
New Zealand has a long history of wine growing, dating back a century to the arrival of vintners as immigrants from central Europe. The first vineyards were created north-west of Auckland but today, while some of the longest-established wineries still maintain a presence in the area, the major wine-growing regions of the country are mostly further south – from Gisborne to the southern South Island. Of these regions the wine-growing areas of Auckland, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay are within easy reach of Treetops by helicopter.
