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The Chardonnay Affair Event, May, Gisborne NZ Date: To be formally announced. Expected to return in late May 2027. Location: Various venues throughout Gisborne, including wineries, vineyards, coastal venues and curated event locations across the city and surrounding region. Official Website: www.thechardonnayaffair.co.nz There are some events in Gisborne that feel distinctly local. The Chardonnay Affair somehow manages to feel both deeply Gisborne and quietly world-class at t

Cycling and sampling the region's best Wines, Gisborne NZ There are two ways to experience wine country. The first involves sitting in a van pretending to appreciate “notes of citrus and oak” while quietly wondering whether anybody actually understands what “mineral finish” means. The second involves cycling slowly through the Gisborne countryside under a big Gisborne sky, stopping at vineyards every so often for tastings, platters, conversations, and the occasional completel

Gisborne Grape Goodness When people talk about New Zealand wine, the conversation usually drifts quickly toward Marlborough, Central Otago, or Hawke’s Bay. Gisborne often gets overlooked. Which is strange, because this region has been producing wine for generations and remains one of the sunniest grape-growing areas in the country. In many ways, Gisborne’s wine scene reflects the city itself: less commercialised less crowded more relaxed and quietly confident without needing