Celebrate International Chardonnay Day!
21st May 2026
Celebrate International Chardonnay Day by pouring yourself a glass of New Zealand Chardonnay!
Refined and fruit-driven, New Zealand Chardonnay is mouth-filling, with concentrated citrus and tropical fruit. Known as “the winemakers grape” due to its relatively neutral fruit profile and adaptable nature, Chardonnay lends itself to nearly all winemaking tricks of the trade!
Join us in raising a glass to Chardonnay Day!
Celebrate International Pinot Gris Day!
17th May 2026
Celebrate International Pinot Gris Day by pouring yourself a glass of New Zealand Pinot Gris!
New Zealand Pinot Gris is fresh and full-flavoured. Breaking on to the New Zealand scene in the early 1990s, Pinot Gris has enjoyed a dramatic rise to fame and is now NZs third most popular white variety!
Join us in raising a glass to Pinot Gris Day!
Celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day!
1st May 2026
Celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day by pouring yourself a glass of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc!
Crisp, fresh and pure, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc enlivens your senses and elevates the moment. Lively and uplifting, with fresh aromatics and crisp refreshing flavours, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is an experience suitable for any social occasion
Taste New Zealand when you pour yourself a glass of Sauvignon Blanc!
Pour Yourself a Glass of New Zealand
May 2026
NZ Winegrowers is once again inviting wine lovers to “Pour Yourself a Glass of New Zealand” this May, celebrating the country’s vibrant and diverse white wine offerings
Timed to coincide with International Sauvignon Blanc Day (1 May), International Pinot Gris Day (17 May) and International Chardonnay Day (21 May), the month-long campaign shines a light on New Zealand’s white wine styles
The Notorious Wairarapa Bootleggers’ Run
Sunday 19th April 2026
We’re back on the road — and the law’s still in hot pursuit!
After a sell-out first year, The Notorious Wairarapa’s Bootleggers Run returns to the Wairarapa for another wild day of vintage wheels, fine wine, and a touch of mischief. Hosted by us, The White Swan, teams will set off across the region — collecting contraband (the fun kind), tasting their way through local wineries, and earning their loot as they go.
Here’s what’s on offer:
📍 Greytown Distilling Co – from 10am | 20% off Distillery Door 📍 Urlar Winery – from 10am | 20% off Cellar Door📍 Johner Estate – from 10:30am | 20% off Cellar Door📍 Colombo Winery – from 11am | 20% off Cellar Door📍 Coney Winery – from 11am | 10% off Cellar Door📍 Martinborough Brewery – from 11am | 10% off takeaway beer📍 Palliser Estate – from 11am | 20% off Cellar Door📍 The White Swan Hotel – Specials for passport holders
Dress in your finest tweed, suspenders, and 1920s swagger, then gather your crew for a day of laughter, stories, and spirited competition
Greytown International Cocktail Festival
20 March – 19 April 2026
For a full month, bars, cafés and restaurants in Greytown will be drawing inspiration from the great cocktail cultures of the globe, bringing iconic drinks and modern twists from far-flung places.
Great drinks start with great ingredients.
For Mimosas, Spritzes, or Bellinis, drop into our Cellar Door / Tasting Room on Main Street and grab a delicious bottle made from locally grown grapes.
Kat and the team can offer a tasting of our award-winning sparkling wine, which is a perfect base for many cocktails. Don’t miss a tasting of our Syrah Hummingwire, which works well as a base for Sangria, as it is a lighter-style red wine great for chilling.
There is a range of wines available for tasting to suit every taste and pocket, with some great discounts too!
https://www.greytownvillage.com/greytown-international-cocktail-festival
Celebrate New Zealand Rosé Day!
5th February 2026
Everything’s coming up Rosé in New Zealand! So celebrate the day with one of our most popular wines
While no summer picnic, long lunch or sunny celebration is complete without it, the variety is no longer considered only suited to summer sipping, but is now enjoying year-round popularity!
Join us at the Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival!
