01 Jul Tickets On Sale: Explore One of the Biggest and Most Exclusive Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction Line-Ups Yet
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction, and this year’s line-up is shaping up to be one of our biggest, boldest and most exciting yet.
Returning to Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre on Saturday 12 September, the 34th annual Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction will feature more than 40 live auction lots, showcasing the generosity, creativity and craftsmanship of Hawke’s Bay’s world-class winemaking community.
This year, we’ve got something for every wine lover.
From rare, auction-exclusive wines and substantial barrel lots, to unforgettable wine experiences and opportunities to blend unique wines alongside some of New Zealand’s most respected winemakers, the 2026 catalogue is packed with opportunities that simply can’t be found anywhere else.
Exclusive wines, barrel lots and unforgettable experiences
The 2026 catalogue includes 16 wines created exclusively for the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction and unavailable through retail channels, alongside 18 lots featuring quarter, half or full barriques offerings.
Many lots also include unique wine experiences, ranging from private tastings and behind-the-scenes winery access to long lunches and dinners at some of Hawke’s Bay’s most sought-after destinations.
Explore the full list of auction lots here.
A few highlights include:
- The ever-popular Ambassador’s Blend, where the successful bidder will join Bilancia founders Lorraine Leheny and Warren Gibson, alongside Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction Ambassador Mike McRoberts, to create Cinque Terre – a one-off Chardonnay made exclusively for them. The winning bidder will work with the team to determine the final blend before taking home all 72 bottles.
- The Great Wine Capitals Collection, featuring wines from Great Wine Capitals around the world – a truly global celebration of fine wine.
- The opportunity to own Perpetual Harvest, this year’s stunning feature artwork by acclaimed Hawke’s Bay sculptor Glen Colechin.
Bid from anywhere in the world
Can’t make it to Hawke’s Bay on auction day? No problem.
Live online bidding will once again be available through The Wine Auction Room, allowing supporters from throughout New Zealand and around the world to participate in the auction in real time.
Absentee and phone bidding options are also available, ensuring wine lovers everywhere have the opportunity to secure their favourite lots while supporting Cranford Hospice.
Registrations for online bidding open 30 August.
Taste before you bid
There are several opportunities to taste this year’s auction wines before bidding begins.
The Auckland Preview + Tasting Evening on Tuesday 28 July will showcase a selection of this year’s lots.
Wine lovers can then enjoy the Napier Preview + Tasting Evening at the Napier War Memorial Centre on Wednesday 19 August, where guests will have the opportunity to taste the complete line-up of auction wines and meet many of the winemakers behind them.
Guests attending the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction on Saturday 12 September will also be able to sample the full line-up during a 90-minute tasting session before the live auction gets underway.
Secure your tickets
Whether you’re joining us in Auckland, Napier, online or in the auction room itself, every ticket purchased and every bid placed helps ensure Cranford Hospice can continue providing compassionate care to Hawke’s Bay families.
Tickets for all Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction events are available here.