Exploring Quality in New Zealand Chardonnay

Taking place on September 17th and 18th in the beautiful Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay, the symposium will be held at Toitoi: Hawke’s Bay Arts and Event Centre in Hastings.

The theme of the 2026 symposium is quality, focusing on the unique features that define our whenua (land), climate, and philosophy, and how these elements come together to enable the production of premium Chardonnay.

Together, we will delve into what makes quintessentially great Aotearoa Chardonnay, and explore how we can consistently craft wines that exhibit exceptional quality, texture and balance.

https://hawkesbaywine.co.nz/chardonnay-symposium-2026/