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Newcastle - An Evening with Ben Glover - Wines of Zephyr New Zealand
Join us for a special winemaker dinner with Ben Glover of Zephyr Wines, offering a rare chance to meet the man behind some of Marlborough’s most exciting bottles. Known for his expressive, site-driven wines, Ben will guide you through a curated selection, sharing insights into his vineyards, vintages and approach. Paired with a seasonal menu, the evening promises vibrant flavours, engaging conversation and a relaxed, sociable atmosphere – an ideal opportunity to discover Zephyr Wines in the company of the winemaker himself.
Join us for a special evening celebrating the wines of Marlborough with Ben Glover, the talent behind Zephyr Wines. This intimate winemaker dinner offers a rare opportunity to meet Ben in person and experience his wines alongside a thoughtfully curated menu designed to bring out their energy, precision and character.
Known for crafting expressive, site-driven wines, Ben is one of New Zealand’s most engaging and respected voices. Throughout the evening, he’ll guide you through a selection of Zephyr’s standout bottlings, sharing insights into the vineyards, vintages and philosophy that shape each wine.
From vibrant, aromatic whites to more textured and nuanced expressions, the line-up will showcase the diversity and excitement of modern Marlborough. Each course will be carefully paired to complement the wines, creating a seamless and memorable dining experience.
Relaxed, welcoming and full of conversation, this is a chance not only to taste exceptional wines, but to hear the stories behind them directly from the man who makes them.
Sit back, relax, and let the Tastings & Events team guide you through the wonders of food and wine pairing, whether it be at a restaurant takeover, themed dinner, Members’ lunch, or foodie masterclass. Our team will help members learn the building blocks of how the flavours and sensations in food and wine interact. The menus for the events are usually provided on registration but do let us know of any dietary or seating requirements.
Do you send physical tickets or is it all e-tickets?
We no longer send out physical tickets for our events. An email confirming registration will be sent to the member who has purchased the ticket(s) and this email can be used as confirmation upon arrival at the event.
Can I bring a non-member?
Yes. Tickets must be booked by a member, but you are welcome to bring non-member guests.
Do I need to know lots about wine to attend?
Absolutely not! Our events target a range of experience and knowledge levels, and we try to make this clear on our event pages. If you’re unsure if an event is for you, simply contact tastings@thewinesociety.com and we will try to help.
Do I get a discount on wines after events?
After our ‘in person’ events, we offer attendees a 10% discount on the wines we have shown, subject to availability. You will be provided with a private code after attending the event to redeem the discount
What is your cancellation policy?
Full details on our cancellation policy can be found here.
Can I join a waiting list for sold out events?
Yes. Please do feel free to join our waiting lists for sold out events. If tickets become available you will be contacted by email.