An evening with Brian Bicknell of Mahi Wines
“The style of winemaking is very hands-off. I want the vineyards to speak for themselves and produce wines with real palate satisfaction.”
THURSDAY 29TH FEBRUARY 2024
Brian Bicknell’s botany degree took on a whole new dimension when he started working weekends at an Auckland wine store. Drinking wine and learning about it became a passion and from then on, his university projects revolved around grapes.
His post-graduate study at Roseworthy College led to work at Coopers Creek, Selaks, Babich, and a vintage in Hungary at Nagyréde Estate with flying winemaker Kym Milne. Brian went on to become chief winemaker at Errázuriz in Chile in 1994. After a few years he was asked to return to New Zealand to Seresin. There he continued his work with wild yeast ferments, barrel-aged Sauvignon Blanc and making textured wines to match with food.
It was a natural progression to start his own winery, Mahi, in 2001.
Mahi means “our work, our craft” in te Reo Māori which is reflected in Brian’s passion for his work and craft in winemaking. At Mahi, the focus is on single estate wines, as well as a Marlborough range, made very much as nature intended.
When:
Thurs 29 February 2024
Time:
7.00pm for 8.00pm
Location:
The Louis Roederer Room at Northcote
Price:
£165 per person
Includes:
– Reception drink of Louis Roederer 244 Collection Champagne and Snacks
– 4-course menu specially created Lisa Goodwin-Allen menu to compliment these excellent wines
– Wine flight tutorial and conversation throughout dinner with Brian Bicknell
– Fine Dining Waters, tea, coffee, petit fours and service
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Online booking closes 24 hours before the event. Please call 01254 240555 for late availability.
Note: tables are shared to enjoy the evening with our hosts, or you can reserve a table for 6 or 8.
Full payment is required at time of booking.