Wellington’s wonderful wine scene! There’s never a dull moment for wine lovers in New Zealand’s most cosmopolitan city, thanks to Feast & Vine’s “class by the glass” wine and food pairing events. Each event is different, providing a never-ending flow of new opportunities to hone and refine your palate.

Every Feast & Vine event is conducted by a professional sommelier or special guest winemaker, according to exacting protocols established by Feast & Vine founder, Donna McCormack, columnist for Onboard Magazines Wine Wisdom tips. Our innovative approach to gourmet food and wine pairing, plus our seasoning and savoury plate programs, help you discover the palate you always had, but never knew!

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Wellington A La Carte

Our most popular offering is conveniently designed to accommodate cruise ship arrivals. Take a peek at all of our offerings and let us exclusively design a New Zealand wine tasting just for your palate, making your Wellington stop truly memorable.

Custom wine match lunch & dinner tasting experiences.

Exclusively designed for every individual client

Conducted in and around Wellington at select and distinguished restaurants

Minimum: 2 persons

Suitable for corporate and conference hire numbers

Suitable for couples, small or large groups, your tasting will be conducted by one of Wellington’s leading sommeliers.

This fascinating and inspiring comparative tasting session also includes a delicious food pairing component accompanied by detailed tasting notes.

Recipes are often provided by our chefs to further enhance your tasting experience and knowledge. Chef demonstrations can be arranged.

Lunch, dinner or special small tasting events with specific food requirements are all possible.

Pricing varies according to number of wines served and specific menu selections. Call or email to book.

Lunch – 3 courses/2 wines/tea,coffee

Minimum: 2 persons                                       

Price quotes on a pp basis
2 – 6 persons $150.00    
6 – 12 persons $140.00    

Group Booking price upon request

Dinner – 4 courses/3 wines/tea,coffee

Minimum: 2 persons                                      

Price quotes on a pp basis
2 – 6 persons $200.00
6 – 12 persons $190.00

Group booking price upon request

Cheese Pairing – 4 cheeses/ 4 wines

Minimum: 6 persons                                   

Price quotes on a pp basis
6 – 12 persons $80.00    
Group booking price upon request

Wine Session Only   

Group Bookings for wine sessions upon request

Minimum: 2 persons for all programs      

Price quotes on a pp basis

4 Wines
2 – 6 persons $85.00  
6 – 12 persons $75.00  

6 Wines
2- 6 persons $95.00  
6 – 12 persons $85.00  

Additional wines and special orders upon request.

Wellington Wine Walk About

Allow one hour to visit three wine shops and taste one glass at each stop of premium New Zealand wines. End with nibbles. 10% discount against wine purchases.

Minimum: 2 persons                                      

Price quotes on a pp basis $80

Menu Class

Pick a wine and learn how to plan a menu around your wine choice. Wine tasting, food matching, recipes and chef demo’s all a part of this program. Class location varies.

Price quotes on a pp basis

Minimum: 6 persons $280.00

Special Note:  Limo transfer to and from all venue sites can be arranged upon request at an additional charge.