The Discovery Dinner will bring together some of Auckland’s best winemakers and passionate supporters where stories will be shared and wine tasted. The sensational team from Gusto at the Grand will be serving an Italian Feast for your gastronomic pleasure while Master of Wine Bob Campbell will guide us in exploring the wide range of wines crafted by these talented Auckland winemakers, fresh from the 2019 harvest. 

Menu
To share 
Garlic, rosemary pizzetta 
Housemade ricotta, honey, pine nuts 
Antipasto plate of cured meats, grissini Trevally crudo, tomato, white anchovy, olive, basil 
Pea, mint, ricotta bruschetta 

To share 
Wild porcini mushroom risotto 
Penne all’Amatriciana 
Bucatini puttanesca 

To share 
Kingfish tail, prosciutto, sage 
Beef cheeks, gremolata 
Served with rocket, pear, parmesan salad & Duck fat roast potatoes 

To share 
Salted caramel popcorn semifreddo Lewis Road pannacotta, summer citrus, campari syrup

This is a communal event. You may be seated with other diners.

Auckland Wine Week is a new initiative encouraging people to ‘Embrace Local’ and celebrate the amazing winery scene we have on our doorstep.

Events and promotions run from 13 - 23 June in the city and at participating wineries. Auckland Wine Week is a celebration of place and people as much as it is a delicious wine tasting adventure.