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Vino Fino runs weekly wine tastings most Tuesdays at 6.00 pm at our Christchurch store on Durham Street.
Imagine arriving at a winery cellar door and being welcomed straight into a guided tasting, complete with the “top shelf” wines and perhaps even a little something special from “out the back”. Hosted by the winemaker, marketing manager, or even the owner themselves, you get the inside story on the people, the place, and the wine.
Sounds special? That’s exactly the experience you can expect at our Vino Fino tastings, whether you’re a curious newcomer or a seasoned regular.
Bookings (email or in person – sorry not online) are required for these – Credit card details required at the time of booking, with payment on the night.
Please advise if not attending as we usually have a waiting list.
Note we accept cancellations up until 5pm the day before the tasting, otherwise, the card will be charged for any “no shows” Thank you.
UPCOMING TASTINGS
Askerene with Owner John Loughlin
Date: Tuesday 8th September 2026
Time: 6.00pm
Cost: $25
Where: Vino Fino, 188 Durham St
Bookings: Please email [email protected] or phone 03 3655134
Founded by John and Kathryn Loughlin in 1993, Askerne is a genuinely family-owned Hawkes Bay winery based just outside Havelock North. More than three decades later, it remains very much a family affair, producing a diverse range of wines from its estate vineyards.
The current releases are looking particularly strong, including the Chardonnays, which are among some of our favourite wines in store at the moment. We are delighted to have owner John Loughlin with us to take us through the range and share the Askerne story.
Wines tasted on the night will be… Askerne Chardonnay 2024, Askerne Reserve Chardonnay 2024, Askerne Viognier 2024, Askerne Gewürztraminer 2025, Askerne Barbera 2025, Askerne Cabernet Franc 2022, Askerne CSM 2024, Askerne Reserve Merlot / Cabernet Sauvignon / Malbec 2021, Askerne Noble Semillon 2021
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