F.A.W.C! Cellar Thief!

The Master of Wine, Steve Smith, has had his personal cellar raided, and here’s your chance to sip and savour the wines we’ve found in the ultimate masterclass!

One of Steve’s great passions, apart from New Zealand wine of course, is aged Bordeaux and Barolo. Taste a selection of unique wines from these distinguished and historic regions, and learn from the Master of Wine himself – ask questions, learn their secrets, and hear all the sneaky tricks of the trade. You’ll be taken through an educational, guided tasting of 6-8 vintage Bordeaux and Barolo wines, while grazing on delicious platters to share. Fun, educational, exclusive with great conversation to boot, you won’t want to be anywhere else.

Ticket price includes a fun and educational guided tasting of 6-8 vintage Bordeaux and Barolo wines from Steve's personal wine cellar along with platters of cheeses to share, and great conversation!

Brimming with exquisite fresh produce and world-class food and wine, it’s clear to see why Hawke’s Bay is hailed as an epicurean’s dream destination. It’s a tough job knowing where to start, so that’s why we created F.A.W.C! Food and Wine Classic – your one-stop culinary festival that brings together the best on offer from across the region. With 70+ events set in stunning locations over 10 glorious days, Summer F.A.W.C! is proving life doesn’t get better than this.

Make the most of your F.A.W.C! experience by getting someone else to take care of the driving. Find out your options on the Transport page of the F.A.W.C! website.