Nelson Aromatics Symposium 2007
Saturday 3 February 2007 in the Upper Moutere Valley
This event will provide 150 delegates with the chance to taste some of the world’s finest Pinot Gris and Riesling, sample the best of Nelson’s seafood and examine topics such as “The Aromatic Renaissance” and “Interpreting Terroir Through Aromatic Varieties.”
Two of the wine world’s superstars are to take part in the inaugural 'nelson aromatics symposium'. Alsatian winemaker Olivier Humbrecht and Clare Valley’s Jeff Grosset will present their wines and lead discussion on the premier aromatic varieties, Riesling and Pinot Gris.

3rd annual New Zealand Syrah Workshop
14-16 February 2007, Bayview Chateau Tongariro
To attend, Winemakers and growers have to submit their current in-barrel (2006 vintage) Syrah for blind tasting and critical review by their peers. When the wine is revealed the winemaker has the opportunity to reply to the review and seek guidance from his or her peers on their viticulture practices and winemaking techniques.

The purpose of the workshop is to educate, and improve the standard of Syrah
produced in New Zealand.

François Perrin of Château de Beaucastel, widely recognised as one of Chateauneuf-du-pape’s finest domaines, has confirmed he is available to be the
international speaker at the workshop. Francois is also a partner in Tablas Creek,
California, and is actively involved in winemaking and viticulture.