Crushed Grapes: Taste of Waiheke

As the fire crackles and the night settles in, Crushed Grapes turns its gaze to Waiheke, where coastal winds, iron-rich soils and island sunshine shape some of New Zealand’s most expressive wines. For this special edition of Crushed Grapes, Chef Sean Connolly brings the heat with a smoke-kissed, three-course feast cooked over open flames. Expect bold flavours, primal techniques and generous pours from Man O’ War.

A dinner built around fire and flavour. Ingredients cooked on the bone, in the shell and straight over the coals, paired with Waiheke wines poured fireside. Stories from the vines unfold as the embers glow.  With flaming cocktails, fire-twirling entertainment warming the night air, this is Crushed Grapes at its most elemental – less rules, more revelry.

Includes:

Spend the evening with Man O’ War wine makers, Chef Sean Connolly, and dish editor Sarah Tuck
3-course smoke-infused feasting menu with matched wines
Flaming cocktail and sparkling on arrival
Mystery pour wine tasting challenge
Opportunity to purchase wine to take home
Fire-entertainment