MAGNUM CLUB with Bossi and Ornellaia
2026-04-13 18:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bossi, 10 Commerce Street, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia from Tuscany is responsible for several of the greatest red wines on Earth today, so together with very special overseas guest Patrick Lachapèle, General Manager of the winery, we are featuring a fine and rare wine showcasing these wines for just one exclusive MAGNUM CLUB evening

Menu
On Arrival: Ornellaia Le Volte Toscana IGT Rosso 2023 Aperitivo Tagliere Meats, Cheese, foccacia
Antipasti First Course: Champagne Billecart-Salmon Cuveé Elisabeth Salmon Brut Rosé 2009 Olive Fritte Fried olives stuffed with ricotta Baccala Mantecato con Gnocchi Fritti Whipped salted cod, fried bread Gamberi All’Aglio Prawn, chilli, lemon, scampi stock, grilled foccacia Caprese Alla Bossi Burrata, tomatoes, basil
Pasta Second Course: Ornellaia Le Serre Nuove DOC Bolgheri 2022 Fettuccine Alla Ruota Fettucine tossed in our parmigiano reggiano wheel Pappardelle al Cinghiale Wild boar ragu, parmesan Bossi Lasagne Pork and beef lasagne steeped with chefs special sauce
Carne Third Course: Ornellaia DOC Bolgheri 2018 Ossobuco di Cervo Venison Risotto Brasato di Agnello Slow cooked Lamb shoulder Bistecca Fiorentina T-bone steak Contorni Truffle mash, Rocket salad
Exclusive Unveiling: Ornellaia DOC Bolgheri 2023Tenuta Luce IGT Toscana 2023
Dark Chocolate Dessert: Hine Antique XO Grande Champagne Cognac Bacio di Bossi Dark chocolate and hazelnut semifreddo

Perfect Pairs: A Journey Through Wines of the World
2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Cuba St Tavern, 170-172 Cuba Street, Wellington, New Zealand
A Wine & Food Pairing Night at Cuba St Tavern
Join us at Cuba St Tavern for Perfect Pairs – a special evening celebrating great wine, good food and the people around the table.
For one night only, we’ll be pouring five standout wines from around the world, each paired with a dish designed by the Cuba St Tavern kitchen to bring out the best in every glass.
Guiding the evening is our own Brandon Nash, who will introduce each wine throughout the night and share a little about the regions, producers and stories behind the pours.
From English sparkling to Central Otago Pinot Noir, this lineup takes guests across some of the world’s most exciting wine regions – all enjoyed in the relaxed, social atmosphere of the Tavern.
Expect a night of great wine, thoughtful plates and good company in the heart of Cuba Street.

Wines Featured
England – Digby Fine English Brut
Austria – Laurenz V Grüner Veltliner
USA – Duckhorn Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
New Zealand – Calvert Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
Italy – Recioto della Valpolicella (Veneto)
Cuba St Tavern
Wednesday 15 April 2026 | 6PM
Five wines paired with five dishes
Tickets
$165 per person
$145 per person – Club Member Special
(If you’re on the Cuba St Tavern mailing list you’ll find the code in your inbox. Otherwise, email them to join)
Seats are limited.

Hermit Ram Masterclass
2026-06-09 13:00 - 15:30 | Gilt, 2 Chancery Chambers, Auckland CBD, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Get to know the characterful Hermit Ram range with Theo Coles at Gilt
Hermit Ram will be taking us and our guests through a curated lineup of their characterful, site-driven wines. Expect wines with personality, texture, and a strong sense of place.
Hosted by winemaker, Theo Coles and supported by our own Ethan Dawes, it’s going to be a fascinating exploration.

About Hermit Ram
“It all began in 2002 when I stumbled across an etching of a large gnarly looking ram standing in a field during my travels. He was defiant, a little sauvage, had an old world charm and was very New Zealand. I bought him, had him framed and hung him up in my lounge…”
10 years after finding his gnarly ram etching, winemaker Theo Coles met Gareth Renowden, the owner of the Limestone Hills vineyard in the Waipara Gorge. Gareth’s vineyard ticked all the boxes of what Theo looked for in an interesting site, being close planted, naturally farmed and small.
“I made the first vintage of Pinot Noir in 2012, all naturally, no additions and matured in neutral oak hogsheads. As the wine progressed through maturation it got better and better, and revealed its true vineyard character to me. It had an exciting mix of savoury fruit aromatics and salivating salty acidity. I had to bottle it.
I was sitting on my couch contemplating how I’d present the wine in bottle and I looked up. There staring me in the face was the framed etching of the Ram. It all made sense.”
So ‘The Hermit Ram’ came into being. He summed up the ethos of working with tiny sites and ancient techniques applied to New Zealand flavours, that Theo really wanted to pursue.
Today, the range of wines has expanded. In general the fruit comes from tiny vineyards throughout the Canterbury region of New Zealand. Every wine has it’s own story to tell. The vines are naturally farmed and the wines made with the minimal amount of additions. Old techniques are employed. They are wines of depth, complexity, individuality and most importantly drinkability.”

Hermit Ram Ground Bar Takeover
2026-06-09 16:30 - 21:00 | Ground Wine Bar, 10 O’Connell Street, CBD, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Get to know the characterful Hermit Ram range with Theo Coles at Ground Wine Bar
Drop in at Ground Wine Bar on the evening of 9th June, where they’ve opened up JUST for us! Theo Coles of Hermit Ram will be pouring a stellar lineup of their characterful, site-driven wines. Expect drops with personality, texture, and a strong sense of place.
Hosted by winemaker, Theo Coles and supported by our own Ethan Dawes, it’s going to be a fascinating exploration in an unmatched atmosphere.

About Hermit Ram
“It all began in 2002 when I stumbled across an etching of a large gnarly looking ram standing in a field during my travels. He was defiant, a little sauvage, had an old world charm and was very New Zealand. I bought him, had him framed and hung him up in my lounge…”
10 years after finding his gnarly ram etching, winemaker Theo Coles met Gareth Renowden, the owner of the Limestone Hills vineyard in the Waipara Gorge. Gareth’s vineyard ticked all the boxes of what Theo looked for in an interesting site, being close planted, naturally farmed and small.
“I made the first vintage of Pinot Noir in 2012, all naturally, no additions and matured in neutral oak hogsheads. As the wine progressed through maturation it got better and better, and revealed its true vineyard character to me. It had an exciting mix of savoury fruit aromatics and salivating salty acidity. I had to bottle it.
I was sitting on my couch contemplating how I’d present the wine in bottle and I looked up. There staring me in the face was the framed etching of the Ram. It all made sense.”
So ‘The Hermit Ram’ came into being. He summed up the ethos of working with tiny sites and ancient techniques applied to New Zealand flavours, that Theo really wanted to pursue.
Today, the range of wines has expanded. In general the fruit comes from tiny vineyards throughout the Canterbury region of New Zealand. Every wine has it’s own story to tell. The vines are naturally farmed and the wines made with the minimal amount of additions. Old techniques are employed. They are wines of depth, complexity, individuality and most importantly drinkability.”
