Cabernet Merlot and Syrah events woo guests to Haw

Cabernet Merlot and Syrah events woo guests

For two whole days 29 and 30 January, the eyes of New Zealand winemakers and viticulturists along with international trade and media were on Hawke’s Bay.  The lucky ones, or perhaps more organised, had secured a seat at the 130-delegate events that had sold out before Christmas; others were no doubt scanning the blogs of the leading wine media who attended to get first-hand reports on proceedings.

Unprecedented demand for the New Zealand Cabernet Merlot Forum and the New Zealand Syrah Symposium saw hosts Hawke’s Bay Winegrowers Inc. develop an extensive waiting list while continuing to field enquiries from international media and wine dignitaries, hopeful of last minute places.

“These were major, major events for Hawke’s Bay.  The speakers were world class and VIPs in the wine industry renowned as international experts.  The events provided unparalleled opportunity for the domestic wine industry to gain insight and knowledge to benchmark Hawke’s Bay wines against world competition,” says Lyn Bevin, Executive Officer, HBWG.
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