Oz Clarke Confirmed for Pinot Noir New Zealand 2010 (21 August 2009)

World leading wine expert, writer, actor TV and radio personality Oz Clarke is coming to Pinot Noir New Zealand 2010.

“We’re tremendously excited to have Oz confirm he’ll come and participate in what is New Zealand’s – if not the southern hemisphere’s - most significant Pinot Noir event,” said Pinot Noir 2010 Chairman, Alastair Maling MW today.

Oz Clarke is acknowledged as having one of the finest palates of anyone writing about wine today. He is erudite, extremely amusing and a huge fan of New Zealand wine. His writing accolades are lengthy but he is perhaps more widely known through his television series ‘Oz and James’ Big Wine Adventure’ .

“Oz will be part of the panel which, on the last day of Pinot Noir 2010, will look to benchmark New Zealand Pinot Noir alongside some of the great Pinots from Oregon, Burgundy, California and Australia,” says Alastair.

Oz will be joined on this panel by other eminent wine authorities including Matthew Jukes, Neal Martin, Nick Stock and Bob Campbell MW.

“Pinot Noir 2010 brings together our top 100+ producers and through a combination of formal and informal tastings exposes our wines to some of the best palates and wine minds in the world.

“This, combined with some of our finest cuisine and homegrown entertainment makes Pinot Noir 2010 an not-to-be-missed occasion,” says Alastair.

Registrations are open now and filling fast – got to www.pinotnoir2010.co.nz to grab your place at the table.