Carnival of Taste with 144 Islands
Join our own Stephanie alongside Jake from 144 Islands this November at Tauranga's Carnival of Taste, an evening of tantalizing tastings, live music, and cocktail classes. A trade show like no other! Indulge in fine wines, handcrafted cocktails, and craft beers.
The fantastic Jake Dromgool from Northland's 144 Islands will be teaming up with our Central North Island rep and all-round legend, Stephanie to serve up some goodies and soak up that Tauranga golden hour with you all. Don't miss it!
- Date: Saturday, 9th November 2024
- Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
- Location: The Cargo Shed, Tauranga
- Cost: $75 per person
Sip 'n' Savour - A Bogle Wine Dinner 15 Storeys Up
Join Harbour Society, Farro & Dhall & Nash for a journey to the sunny valleys of California, 15 floors above Auckland City with a wine dinner like no other at SO/ Auckland.
Enjoy a three-course dinner while you sip, swirl and savour handpicked wines by the Californian wine sensation - Bogle Family Vineyards. Jody Bogle - the sixth generation of the family working their land - will be joining via a live video feed to chat and answer any questions you may have about their wine, their history and their vineyards.
Bogle is a tried-and-true favourite in New Zealand, opening the eyes of many a kiwi to the delights of bold Caifornian Chardonnay, but this producer has more arrows in its quiver than just this liquid gold. Come along and try more from their impressive range (as well as their famous chardonnay!)
A table with sweeping views of Auckland city, fragrant food and delicious wine will set the scene among good company (and maybe even a few prizes).
- Date: Thursday, 21st November 2024
- Time: 6:00pm (doors open 5:30pm)
- Location: Harbour Society at SO/ Auckland
- Cost: $99.00 per person
Winery in the Sky - An Italian Wine Dinner 15 Storeys Up
Join Harbour Society and Dhall & Nash for a journey to Italy, 15 floors above Auckland City with a wine dinner like no other at SO/ Auckland.
Enjoy a two-course family-style sharing dinner while you sip, swirl and savour handpicked Italian wines by Mont’Albano. The plates will be a melody of woodfired food, straight from Harbour Society’s signature oven and will include meat and seasonal veggies.
Three wines from Mont’Albano will be the stars of the show, showcasing incredible varietals and styles to suit all palates. Mont’Albano was founded in 1985 in the heart of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region, with wines from Verona, Abruzzo and Sicily. They are dedicated to creating niche wines that happen to be organic.
A table with sweeping views of Auckland city, fragrant food and delicious wine will set the scene among good company.
- Date: Thursday, 31 October 2024
- Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
- Location: Harbour Society at SO/ Auckland
- Cost: $89.10 per person
Whānau Mini-Fair
Inviting you to sip, savor and socialise with fellow wine lovers!
- Hawkshead
- 144 Islands
- Easthope Family Winegrowers
- Folium
- Grasshopper Rock
- Poppies
Doors open: 12:30 - 4:30pm
Free Entry & nibbles provided
RSVP required - please email Francis with the names and numbers of people attending (francis@dnfinewine.com)
Rhône Valley Wine Dinner at Paname Social
Join our D&N's Alienor and Jean-Jacques at Paname Social - a french-infused hub in the CBD as they take you through a four-course wine-matched meal, all for just $95!
The Line up:
- Appetizer Smoked Kahawai croquette, chorizo romesco
Paired with a glass of Billecart Salmon's Charles le Bel Inspiration 1818 Champagne - Starter (sharing style) Salmon two ways Herbs and garlic warm baguette
Paired with a glass of Paul Jaboulet Aîné VDF Viognier 2022 - Main (sharing style) Slow cooked beef cheeks, Kohlrabi roasted, spicy tomato sauce (not too spicy - we are French after all) and melted reblochon Garden salad
Paired with a glass of Paul Jaboulet Aîné 'Mule Noire' Crozes Hermitage Syrah 2020
Optional: Add a glass of Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côtes du Rhône 'Parallele 45' for $20pp - Dessert It's a secret...
Paired with a glass of Paul Jaboulet Aîné Beaumes de Venise "Le Chant des Griolles" 2019
The Rhône Valley:
Click here to read our in-depth Rhône Valley overview
Some of France’s wine regions sure have rock star status – Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chablis, or Champagne – but every wine lover also knows, when it comes to stretching your wine dollar, you really don’t need to look much further than the Rhône Valley. And we agree, here at D&N we like to say – “There’s no place like Rhône...”
Paname Social:
Click here to view Paname Social's website
Paname (puh-nam) is how Parisians lovingly call the city of Paris in France. The origin of the word Paname traces back to Panama and its famous hats, which were popular amongst Parisians in France in the early 1900s. At Paname Social we aim to showcase European flavours and hospitality at its best…
- Date: Tuesday, 28th May 2024
- Time: 5:00pm
- Location: Paname Social, Auckland CBD
Chardonnay Day Wine Tasting
Join our D&N Auckland team this International Chardonnay Day to celebrate the queen of white wines - Chardonnay! Taste four different Chardonnays from our portfolio from four regions, representing just some of the fantastic styles of wine this incredible variety can make.
The Line up
- Twenty Acres by Bogle Chardonnay (California, USA)
- Johner Estate Lime Hill Vineyard Chardonnay (Wairarapa, NZ)
- Maison Louis Jadot Bourgogne Chardonnay (Burgundy, France)
- Domaine Testut Petit Chablis (Chablis, France)
- Date: Thursday, 23rd May, 2024
- Time: 6:30pm
- Location: Dhall & Nash Tasting Space
Manzo Presents Yvonne Bennetti - Lunch & Fashion Show Fundraiser for SPCA
Join us for an afternoon of beauty, purpose, and solidarity as we come together to celebrate fashion and make a positive impact on the world. Save the date, spread the word, and let's make May 3rd a lunch to remember!
Yvonne Bennetti's latest creations, featuring timeless designs and exquisite craftsmanship. Established in Hong Kong, Yvonne’s collections are synonymous with sophistication & glamour. Chic tailoring, pretty silk blouses & floaty dresses.
Billecart-Salmon Champagne
On offer at this lunch will be our Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve Champagne. A fan favourite that needs little introduction, it's hailed by some as the King of entry-level NV Champagnes. In the words of champagne expert and acclaimed wine-writer Tyson Stelzer, "Billecart NV is one of champagne's most precise house wines and my all time fave of the entry NVs. The house of Billecart is the finest fizz on the shelves this year, not by concentration, power or presence but by the fairy-touch of understated delicacy and crystal-clear fidelity."
It will be served with food befitting of this wine made by the talented team at Manzo - Risotto with lemon, capers & goat's cheese granite or Salmon galantine with peas, mint and smoked salmon sauce.
SPCA
This event is more than just a showcase of fashion. It's an opportunity to make a difference. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the SPCA. An incredible charity whom engage, educate and build relationships with our communities and government, improving animal welfare in New Zealand.
Haze & Hunter/The Collectrice
Hair and Makeup sponsored by the talented teams at Hare & Hunter and Sydney Beauty, and jewelry is supplied by designers The Collectrice
- Date: Friday, 3rd May, 2024
- Time: 12-2pm
- Location: Manzo
- Cost: $85 per person
Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series: Auckland Dinner Night 2
Join us for a three course degustation of our rarest vintage Champagnes from Maison Billecart-Salmon, paired with the exceptional dishes created by the Manzo culinary team.
Prepare for an evening of culinary and vinous wonders as we present a meticulously crafted three-course meal thoughtfully paired with a selection of phenomenal vintage champagnes. Delight in the harmonious marriage of flavours, where each dish is artfully designed to complement the unique characteristics of these prestigious champagnes.
Indulge in an exclusive tasting which will offer you a sensory thrill through the cellars of one of the top-rated Champagne Houses.
Please note that this event occurs on two dates so please ensure when enquiring that you specify your preferred date. This event is for Friday 5th July.
Tasting Journey Includes:
- Billecart-Salmon 2013 Vintage RRP $210
(Canapes) Smoked Fish Tart | Billecart Vintage Gelatine Parmesan Croquette - Cuvée Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs 2009 RRP $364
Prawn Tartare | Fennel | Citrus Dressing - Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé 2009 RRP $415
Pork Tenderloin | Cherry Jus | Beetroot - Cuvée Nicolas François Brut 2008 RRP $399
Almond and Pear Tart | Mandarine
Maison Billecart-Salmon
Situated in the Champagne heartland of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, near Epernay, Billecart-Salmon has been under family ownership and management since its founding in 1818. It is a family-run winery with a majority share owned by the Billecart family and a minority holding is held by the Frey group, itself a family-owned business – they are owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Ainé in the Rhône, and Château Corton C in Burgundy.
The Billecart family still lives on site and there remains a strong sense of long-visioned family continuity at play. Today there’s the seventh generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart overseeing everyday business as CEO, working closely with Antoine and François.
Champagne of the Millennium
On 12 June 1999, a jury of international experts came together to judge which champagne would be awarded the grand title of “Champagne of the Millennium” following a blind tasting.
Among the 150 champagnes in competition were the two Billecart-Salmon vintages, the Nicolas François Brut 1959 and the Nicolas François Brut 1961. When the results were announced, these two vintages took both first and second place
In his book The Great Tasting, Richard Juhlin wrote of the winner: "The perfect champagne, 1959 Billecart-Salmon, had everything one would expect of a luxury champagne, but in a seldom seen concentration and simultaneously with harmonious balance. A totally perfect champagne in its category, with a smoky, honey-smooth extremely long taste of walnut, orange blossom and chocolate. All who ever get to drink this fabulous wine just have to love the pleasure it grants. When you study the end results it is striking to see how obvious the victory was."
It was awarded a final mark of 98.5 out of 100.
You can read more about Billecart-Salmon here & about Vintage Billecart-Salmon here.
Manzo
Excerpt from Denizen: "Manzo is a modern, elegant steakhouse with international appeal, inspired by the iconic steakhouses that Fabrizio and Taryne, [the creative team behind Spiga], had experienced in places like New York and elsewhere on their extensive culinary travels. “We wanted it to look and feel welcoming, warm and elegant,” Taryne tells me, “Somewhere you could come for an occasion or a burger or an alfresco drink and snack.” She continues, “Think New York/Italian traditional steakhouse with a slightly more modern cuisine.”
- Date: Friday, 5th July, 2024
- Time: 06:30pm
- Location: Manzo
- Cost: $350 per person (incl. GST) subject to change
Tickets to the dinner are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place today to embark on this exclusive journey through the finest Billecart-Salmon vintage Champagnes.
If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.
Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series: Auckland Dinner Night 1
Join us for a three course degustation of our rarest vintage Champagnes from Maison Billecart-Salmon, paired with the exceptional dishes created by the Manzo culinary team.
Prepare for an evening of culinary and vinous wonders as we present a meticulously crafted three-course meal thoughtfully paired with a selection of phenomenal vintage champagnes. Delight in the harmonious marriage of flavours, where each dish is artfully designed to complement the unique characteristics of these prestigious champagnes.
Indulge in an exclusive tasting which will offer you a sensory thrill through the cellars of one of the top-rated Champagne Houses.
Please note that this event occurs on two dates so please ensure when enquiring that you specify your preferred date. This event is for Thursday 4th July.
Tasting Journey Includes:
- Billecart-Salmon 2013 Vintage RRP $210
(Canapes) Smoked Fish Tart | Billecart Vintage Gelatine Parmesan Croquette - Cuvée Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs 2009 RRP $364
Prawn Tartare | Fennel | Citrus Dressing - Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé 2009 RRP $415
Pork Tenderloin | Cherry Jus | Beetroot - Cuvée Nicolas François Brut 2008 RRP $399
Almond and Pear Tart | Mandarine
Maison Billecart-Salmon
Situated in the Champagne heartland of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, near Epernay, Billecart-Salmon has been under family ownership and management since its founding in 1818. It is a family-run winery with a majority share owned by the Billecart family and a minority holding is held by the Frey group, itself a family-owned business – they are owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Ainé in the Rhône, and Château Corton C in Burgundy.
The Billecart family still lives on site and there remains a strong sense of long-visioned family continuity at play. Today there’s the seventh generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart overseeing everyday business as CEO, working closely with Antoine and François.
Champagne of the Millennium
On 12 June 1999, a jury of international experts came together to judge which champagne would be awarded the grand title of “Champagne of the Millennium” following a blind tasting.
Among the 150 champagnes in competition were the two Billecart-Salmon vintages, the Nicolas François Brut 1959 and the Nicolas François Brut 1961. When the results were announced, these two vintages took both first and second place
In his book The Great Tasting, Richard Juhlin wrote of the winner: "The perfect champagne, 1959 Billecart-Salmon, had everything one would expect of a luxury champagne, but in a seldom seen concentration and simultaneously with harmonious balance. A totally perfect champagne in its category, with a smoky, honey-smooth extremely long taste of walnut, orange blossom and chocolate. All who ever get to drink this fabulous wine just have to love the pleasure it grants. When you study the end results it is striking to see how obvious the victory was."
It was awarded a final mark of 98.5 out of 100.
You can read more about Billecart-Salmon here & about Vintage Billecart-Salmon here.
Manzo
Excerpt from Denizen: "Manzo is a modern, elegant steakhouse with international appeal, inspired by the iconic steakhouses that Fabrizio and Taryne, [the creative team behind Spiga], had experienced in places like New York and elsewhere on their extensive culinary travels. “We wanted it to look and feel welcoming, warm and elegant,” Taryne tells me, “Somewhere you could come for an occasion or a burger or an alfresco drink and snack.” She continues, “Think New York/Italian traditional steakhouse with a slightly more modern cuisine.”
- Date: Thursday, 4th July, 2024
- Time: 06:30pm
- Location: Manzo
- Cost: $350 per person (incl. GST) subject to change
Tickets to the dinner are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place today to embark on this exclusive journey through the finest Billecart-Salmon vintage Champagnes.
If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.
Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series: Wellington Tasting
As part of our Vintage Billecart 'Wines of Distinction' Series, join us for a once in a lifetime lineup tasting experience of our rarest vintage Champagnes from Maison Billecart-Salmon, including their icon Rosé on arrival.
Prepare for an afternoon of culinary and vinous wonders as we present a phenomenal selection of vintage champagnes, including more recent vintages of the revered "Champagne of the Millennium" and their top cuvée, Le Clos Saint Hilaire.
Indulge in an exclusive tasting which will offer you a sensory thrill through the cellars of one of the top-rated Champagne Houses.
Tasting Journey:
On Arrival:
- NV Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $160)
First Flight:
- 2013 Billecart-Salmon Vintage (RRP $210)
- 2009 Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Louis Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs (RRP $400)
Second Flight:
- NV Billecart Les Rendez-Vous No. 3 (RRP $175)
- 2009 Billecart Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé (RRP $415)
Third Flight:
- 2005 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire (RRP $1,190)
- 2006 Billecart-Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire (RRP $1,113)
- 2008 Billecart Cuvée Nicolas François Brut (RRP $400)
Maison Billecart-Salmon
Situated in the Champagne heartland of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, near Epernay, Billecart-Salmon has been under family ownership and management since its founding in 1818. It is a family-run winery with a majority share owned by the Billecart family and a minority holding is held by the Frey group, itself a family-owned business – they are owners of Château La Lagune in Bordeaux, Paul Jaboulet Ainé in the Rhône, and Château Corton C in Burgundy.
The Billecart family still lives on site and there remains a strong sense of long-visioned family continuity at play. Today there’s the seventh generation Mathieu Roland-Billecart overseeing everyday business as CEO, working closely with Antoine and François.
Champagne of the Millennium
On 12 June 1999, a jury of international experts came together to judge which champagne would be awarded the grand title of “Champagne of the Millennium” following a blind tasting.
Among the 150 champagnes in competition were the two Billecart-Salmon vintages, the Nicolas François Brut 1959 and the Nicolas François Brut 1961. When the results were announced, these two vintages took both first and second place
In his book The Great Tasting, Richard Juhlin wrote of the winner: "The perfect champagne, 1959 Billecart-Salmon, had everything one would expect of a luxury champagne, but in a seldom seen concentration and simultaneously with harmonious balance. A totally perfect champagne in its category, with a smoky, honey-smooth extremely long taste of walnut, orange blossom and chocolate. All who ever get to drink this fabulous wine just have to love the pleasure it grants. When you study the end results it is striking to see how obvious the victory was."
It was awarded a final mark of 98.5 out of 100.
You can read more about Billecart-Salmon here & about Vintage Billecart-Salmon here.
Rosella
Rosella is a casual neighborhood restaurant & wine bar that takes its inspiration from flavours across the Mediterranean, North Africa & the Middle East.
- Date: Tuesday, 25th June, 2024
- Time: 06:00pm
- Location: Rosella
- Cost: $295 per person (incl. GST) subject to change
Tickets to the series tasting are strictly limited. Book today to reserve your place today to embark on this exclusive journey through the finest Billecart-Salmon vintage Champagnes.
If you have any questions or want to find out more, please contact us at puneet@dnfinewine.com or 09 357 0493.