FAQs

• Meet the people who brought New Zealand Pinot to the world stage and you’ll encounter a new generation of winemaker stars.
• Learn about our land, and importantly, about our evolving attitudes towards it.
• Be informed and entertained by speakers with global perspectives, who will provide thought and provoke discussion.
• Connect with those who occupy every link on the supply chain, from vineyard to bottlestore, along with media personalities.
• Enjoy delights from the local patanga (food house) – with vibrant culinary events that showcase the best of New Zealand wine and food.
• Taste All. The. Pinot. Both through formal tastings and a series of free flow tasting sessions. Pinot Noirs that will tell you their own, distinctive stories of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Click here programme to see the preliminary programme

It’s being held in the heart of Christchurch city from 11 – 13 February 2025. We’ll be using two venues to deliver the programme – Te Paē Convention Centre and the equally stunning, Christchurch Town Hall.

Click here to find out more about Christchurch – a city of innovation, art and culture.

Time is money.  Maximise your time by seeing the best of the New Zealand wine community in the one place. You’ll spend time with people you want to meet, make the connections you need to make, and sample the wines you need to taste.

• Network with some of the greatest wine minds from around the globe
• Rub shoulders with New Zealand’s top Pinot Noir producers – from the largest to the most boutique
• Hear from a host of incredible speakers
• Get unparalleled access into the New Zealand wine scene
• Meet the makers behind the labels you know and love, and discover something new
• Sample our wineries finest, through a series of free flow tasting sessions, including the best pinot they’ve produced to date
• Gain an insight into the future of NZ Pinot Noir

Tickets cost $2390 NZD incl. GST (Goods and Services Tax 15%)

Registrations are now open, and there are only 600 tickets available.

Click here to register for Pinot Noir 2025 now.

Your ticket will give you a passport to explore what we think is the world’s most dynamic, committed and curious Pinot Noir producing culture.

• Access to all speaking sessions.
• Access to two bespoke formal tastings.
• Access to a series of free-flow regional tastings.
• High-octane social interaction including the opening night party at the Christchurch Town Hall, finishing with a very special wind-up banquet at Te Pae on night three.
• Morning tea and lunch across each of the three days, matched to outstanding wine, beer and other delicious beverages.

• Your flights to Christchurch, and transfers to and from your hotel.
• Your accommodation.
• Your breakfasts.

If you select one of our partner hotels, there needn’t be any additional transport costs once you arrive. Christchurch City is extremely compact, and all of our suggested options are within a 2-10 minute walk to our venues.

If you’re unable to attend, your registration (including your function tickets) may be assigned to another person. All cancellations and substitutions must be notified in writing to Pinot Noir NZ 2025’s event organisers, Conference Innovators. You can email the team at: georgia@conference.nz

Registration cancellations received in writing before 1 December 2024 will receive a full refund less $200 + GST (NZD) administration charge. No refunds will be made from 1 December 2024, however substitutions are welcome.

Accommodation cancellation charges will be at the discretion of the hotel concerned.

If the Pinot Noir NZ 2025 event is cancelled for reasons beyond the control of the Pinot Noir NZ 2025 Board, registration fees will be refunded after the deduction of expenses already incurred.

It is  by any measure an impressive assemblage of people and Pinot Noir. A carefully selected line-up of keynote speakers will take part along with New Zealand producers (accompanied by their wines, of course) representing eight different regions. Media, trade representatives and pinot disciples from near and far will be present. The programme is rich with tastings, lively addresses and discussions, palate-wowing New Zealand food, cultural events and more. Click here to see the preliminary programme.