Always a convivial event with a chance to chat to the owners, there will be more than 20 local vineyards showcasing their wines. If you have ever wanted to immerse yourself in these wines, then this is clearly the place. Price (cellar door): $25Rating: Very goodFragrant and floral nose — at times spice and pepper, other times musk and lychee, and then stonefruit. www.bannockbrae.co.nzPrice (cellar door): $25Rating: Good to very goodBright nose, at first offering grapey notes, soap and roses. www.forrest.co.nzPrice (cellar door): $27Rating: Very goodFruit jubes, goody goody gum drops, candyfloss and even a hint of canned peas on the nose.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 11, 2016 17:03 UTC