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We challenged Chef Jono Thevenard of Pici, cult favourite on Karangahape Road, to create a dish on the spot that would match a mystery wine, Allan Scott Wines Deal With It Natural Pinot Noir 2025. Working from the light and fruity flavours, he whipped up a surf and turf with kaimoana and boil-up stock ♨️🔥 Join his fellow Chef Paige and 5 more great Auckland chefs at Winetopia in our Chef v Wine Live demos - arrive early to try their match.
At Winetopia, you can taste your way around 50 premium wineries, artisans and local pop-up restaurants serving gourmet bites. There’s 3 stages of talks and entertainment and live music from Titus Funk to top it all off 🎶
See www.winetopia.co.nz for timings and tickets - GA from $55.
📍Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland
📅 7-8 August
🎥 Credit: Craving NZ
We challenged Chef Hyokeun Choi of East Restaurant to create a dish on the spot that would match to a surprise mystery wine, the Gibbston Valley 2019 Le Maitre Riesling. Working from the sweet finish, he landed on a mushroom bulgogi with pine nuts for the earthy contrast 🍽️Join Hyokeun and 5 more great Auckland chefs at Winetopia in our Chef v Wine live demos - arrive early to try their match.
Winetopia gives you access to 50 wineries, pop-up restaurants, your first 5 tasting coins, tastings and entertainment, a Spiegelau glass to keep, plus the new and improved Winetopia App!
GA Tickets from $55, visit www.winetopia.co.nz for the line-up.
📍Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland
📅 7-8 August
13/07/2026
Huge thanks to the team at focus magazine for the brilliant shout-out! 🥂 They’ve perfectly summed up what we have in store for you next month. Whether you’re here for the incredible wine lineup, the food, or to catch Ben Hurley’s comedy set, it’s going to be an unforgettable weekend on the waterfront.
🥂 Looking for the perfect excuse to gather your friends?
Winetopia is returning to Auckland's waterfront for a weekend celebrating everything we love about New Zealand wine.
Taste hundreds of wines, meet passionate winemakers, enjoy delicious food, live music and comedy from Ben Hurley, or elevate your visit with the exclusive Premium Lounge experience featuring special tastings and gourmet pairings.
Whether you're wine-curious or a true connoisseur, you won't want to miss this.
Find out more 👇🏻
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