Tasting Events 2026
Tuesday 28th July, 6pm – 7.30pm
Caro’s Wine Merchants, 14 Mackelvie Street, Grey Lynn
Join us for an exclusive preview of the 2026 Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction. Guests will enjoy the chance to meet the winemakers and taste wines that showcase the talent
and style behind this year’s extraordinary auction lots, ahead of the live auction on Saturday 12th September.
Hosted by Master of Wine Mike Henley and Event Ambassador Mike McRoberts, the evening offers a relaxed and engaging introduction to the wines, stories and creativity behind the auction.
Many of this year’s lots feature wines blended exclusively for the auction – a rare opportunity wine collectors and enthusiasts will not want to miss.
21 wines will be available for tasting, including wines from Craggy Range, Chris Scott Wines, Paritua Vineyards, Trinity Hill, Gimblett Gravels Winegrowers Association, Smith & Sheth, Radburnd Cellars, Church Road, Alpha Domus, Bilancia, Bridge Pa Triangle Wine District, Elephant Hill, de la terre, Tony Bish Wines, Clearview Estate, Red Metal Vineyards, Mission Estate, Linden Estate, Ash Ridge and Te Mata Estate.
Napier Preview + Tasting Evening
Wednesday 19th August, 5.30-7.30pm
Napier War Memorial Centre
Join us at the Preview + Tasting Evening, where guests can sample wines from this year’s sensational auction lots, ahead of the live auction on Saturday 12th September.
Mingle with the region’s best winemakers, enjoy delicious canapés by Dish Catering, view the beautiful feature artwork for this year’s auction, all whilst sipping some of the region’s most extraordinary wines.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday 1 July.
Register to Bid
There are three ways to bid on auction day.
In-Person Bidding – Individuals or syndicates. Registrations open 1 July.
Phone Bidding – A specialist member of the Harcourts team will be assigned as your representative in the room, while you dial in via phone. Registrations open 1 July.
Online Bidding – Delivered by our friends at The Wine Auction Room, bidders can register as an individual, as their own syndicate, or join our new open syndicates. Registrations will open 31 August.
All bidders must pre-register to bid and accept the Terms of Conditions of Sale by Auction.
Why are syndicates a great option?
Syndicates are the best way to ramp up the fun, affordability and chances of securing spectacular wines at the Hawke’s Bay Wine Auction.
Get a group of mates together, decide how much you’ll each put in the kitty, and divide up the wine if you’re the lucky winners.
To learn more, check out our handy Guide to Syndicates.
Bidder and syndicate registration will be available from the 1st of July 2026.
