MC Vicarage Lane 31.7. 17.30 - 18.20

Vicarage Lane Wines is a winery in New Zealand owned by the Finnish-New Zealander couple Satu Lappalainen and John Kennard. The winery is located in the Marlborough and Canterbury wine regions. Vicarage Lane is particularly known for its Sauvignon Blanc wines, but its selection also includes Riesling, Pinot Noir, and sparkling wines. 

Time: Fri 31.7.2026 - 5.30 PM - 6.20 PM

This lecture will be held in Finnish

Vicarage Lane - Marlborough's fresh wines made by Finnish hands

Vicarage Lane is part of the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand certification program. The winery's vineyards are located on St Leonards Road in Marlborough and in the Waipara region of Canterbury. Esteemed winemaker Alan McCorkindale has been involved with the winery since its first vintage.

Vicarage Lane wines are known for their pure fruity aromas, fresh acidity, and elegant minerality.

New Zealand wines, especially Sauvignon Blanc, have gained worldwide popularity. The country's wines are known for their pure fruity aromas, fresh acidity, and elegant minerality.

In Satu Lappalainen's Master Class, you will get a deep dive into fresh New Zealand wines and, under Satu's guidance, hear how their wines are made by Finnish hands.

Wines to be tasted: 

• Vicarage Lane Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
• Vicarage Lane Canterbury Riesling
• Vicarage Lane Pinot Noir Rosé
• Vicarage Lane Canterbury Pinot Noir. 

Master Class lectures last approximately 50 minutes. Please note that to attend a Master Class lecture, you also need an admission ticket to the event.