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Joining Regional Wines & Spirits in 1996 as a wine advisor. Raymond is one of this country’s most knowledgeable wine lovers....more

Stephen is our on-premise sales rep. He looks after our restaurant and bar business...read more

Darren has been at Regional since 1997. He learnt his trade from the late, great Grant Jones...read more

David never sells a bad wine. He’ll give you an honest opinion everytime.....read more

Duncan has a Certificate in Viticulture, Wine and Food and a career in the liquor industry stretching back to 1996...read more

Chris has a very keen interest in craft beers and has stewarded the last couple of years at BrewNZ...read more

Kieran is a recent arrival here at Regional, having been the cheese monger at Moore Wilsons for the last six years, he is now the Regional beer specialist....read more

Our consultants

Daniel McLaren Moon is three-eighths Scottish. He has been to Scotland, but that was before he was introduced to Malt! read more

Geoff Kelly was wine correspondent for National Business Review during the 1980s, and founding wine-writer for Cuisine magazine....read more

Geoff Griggs “arguably the most authoritative beer commentator in New Zealand” (Grant Jones - Regional Wines & Spirits, Wellington – 2003) ...read more

Staff Recommendations

RAYMOND

Pinot Noir and burgundy remain an all-time favourite, and to share top examples is a treat for all concerned. These three were wonderful to compare...

KIERAN

A new shipment of American craft beers has brought in some gems. Im particulary loving the Firestone Walker Double Barrel Ale at the moment.

Breaking News

10-Mar-2010 We have a few spaces available still for the tasting of the rare, super-premium 2006 Chapoutier 'Selections Parcellaires' Rhone wines on Monday 15 March. 8 of the 13 wines are at least $200.00 a bottle... click here...

10-Mar-2010 Te Mata's 2009 whites are gorgeous and the 2008 reds show great purity of aromatics. The 2008 'Coleraine' continues a run of exceptional releases sine 2005... click here...

08-Mar-2010 Art meets Beer in the heart of America click here...

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Last of the Summer Beer
Join Regional Beer Specialist Kieran Haslett-Moore to have a last taste of some of this years standout summer beers

Library Tasting with Geoff Kelly - 1970 Bordeaux - 40 Years on
Thursday 11 March, 6.00 pm start, Cost $95.00 pp, Limit 21 places Note: There will be no refunds for cancellations made after 9.00 am sharp, on the