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

Wirra Wirra with Matt Dellar

Date: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Time: 6.00pm
Cost: $25
Where: Vino Fino, 188 Durham St
Bookings: Please email [email protected] or phone 03 3655134

Wirra Wirra is a long-standing name in McLaren Vale, Australia, known for producing high-quality, great-value wines. Following the passing of founder Greg Trott, and now under new ownership, the winery has entered an exciting new chapter—one focused on elevating Wirra Wirra into the ranks of Australia’s iconic fine wine producers, led by CEO Matt Dellar MW, who will present this tasting.

The ethos at Wirra Wirra is to show “authenticity, sustainability and wines that earn their place at the table”. This has resulted in a re-focusing of the wines produced – Church Block, now more than fifty vintages strong, has evolved with new varietal expressions that broaden its relevance while staying true to its roots. From 2024, a new Single Vineyard Collection was introduced, rounded out by the Flagship wines RSW Shiraz and Vintage Bell Cabernet.

For this tasting we will taste through these wines including a number of wines not usually available in the New Zealand market. One Chardonnay and the rest red wines.

Paritua with Jason Stent

Date: Tuesday 26th May 2026
Time: 6.00pm
Cost: $25
Where: Vino Fino, 188 Durham St
Bookings: Please email [email protected] or phone 03 3655134

Paritua Winery is located in the heart of the Bridge Pa region of Hawkes Bay. The winery was opened in 2008 when current winemaker Jason Stent joined after a 13-year stint at Sacred Hill.

Two ranges of wine are produced – Stone Paddock and in exceptional vintages Paritua. Tonight Jason will pair up those wines – Chardonnay, Syrah, Bordeaux blend plus taste the new Paritua Cabernet Sauvignon and finish with the current and a cellar vintage of the Flagship 21:12.