Down to Earth 2026 exhibitor expression

Down to Earth organic wine tastings bring people together in a vibrant atmosphere, to taste and discover delicious organic wines from Aotearoa NZ, while connecting with the passionate producers who pour them.

OWNZ is excited to expand Down to Earth events in 2026 and are inviting expressions of interest to exhibit:

Sydney - 30 - 31 Aug
- Approximately 15 wineries will pour 4 wines each
- Consumer tasting (50-100 people): Sunday 30 August, 4-6pm
- Trade & media tasting, including panel discussion (50 people): Monday 31 August, 10am-12pm

- Winery participation: Approximately NZD $900 - $1,000

Melbourne - 1 Sept
- Approximately 15 wineries will pour 4 wines each
- Trade & media tasting, including panel discussion (50 people): Tuesday 1 September, 2 hour afternoon session
- Consumer tasting (50-100 people) Tuesday 1 September, 2 hour evening session
- Winery participation: Approximately NZD $900 - $1,000

Auckland - 21 - 27 Sept
- Approximately 22 wineries will pour 3 wines each
- Trade & media tasting, including panel discussion (50 people): between 21-27 September, exact date TBC, 2 hour session
- Consumer tasting (50-100 people): between 21-27 September, exact date TBC, 2 hour session
- Winery participation: Approximately NZD $500 - $600

Feedback from Down to Earth 2025:
"The event in Sydney today was wonderfully organised, an intimate and lovely venue and the wines superb. Thank you Naomi for being such a nice hostess. Mike Bennie doing the welcome to country. The wines were all superb and the event was a good education experience into organic and biodynamic wines. NZ rocks — look forward to next year."

"I wanted to reach out and say thank you for an amazing event in Auckland last night. Our team had a great time; it was a fantastic opportunity to meet the winemakers and other representatives. We learnt a lot for sharing/recommending and enjoying wines with family and friends. Looking around the room on the night, it was busy, and I noticed those in attendance very engaged, I hope it was a successful evening for everyone."

"The Sydney trade was great, with perfect timing, as it coincided with venues reviewing list changes, and all wines were very well received. (Although aromatic whites were definitely leading the charge)"

Down to Earth is for wineries with existing distribution and for those seeking it.

Eligibility:
- Only fully certified and audited in-conversion wine is accepted for Down To Earth. It is not enough for your vineyard to be in conversion. The wine must be certified as such so there is proof it has been made to full organic standards.
- We will require a copy of the full certificate (including Annex) from BioGro NZ that lists the specific wine(s) as certified organic or conversion.

Winery requirements:

- Supply tasting stock. Consolidation services will be available for wines not already in market.

- Provide a representative to pour. We encourage you to send a winery representative as it adds appeal, richness, and integrity to the events. If spaces are limited, preference will be given to exhibitors with winery representatives attending rather than local sales personal.

We don't need to know what wines you will pour now, we just need your expression of interest.

You are welcome to exhibit at one, two, or all three events.

Please register your interest before 31 March 2026.

Confirmation will be given in April.

For more information contact naomi@organicwinenz.com