Those unfamiliar with Wet Jacket Wines — the Central Otago winery helmed by storied winemaker Greg Hay (of Chard Farm and Peregrine pedigree) — should quickly acquaint themselves, with the wines, the waterfront cellar door, and the winery’s exceptional conservation efforts.
Producing some of the country’s most deliciously drinkable drops, Wet Jacket has carved out a niche in sourcing grapes from various vineyards in the region (all of which Hay has either had a hand in planting across the past 30 years in the industry, or worked with the owners on). And this month, on August 20th, the Wet Jacket team are joining forces with the culinary experts at Amano for an unforgettable, one-night-only celebration of food, wine, craftsmanship, and collaboration.
On the menu, you’ll find the unfussy yet exceptional quality fare Amano is know for, all South-Island sourced and seasonally-considered, paired perfectly with Wet Jacket wines.
Across five courses, guests will indulge in Southland pot-caught crayfish alongside an aromatic pinot gris, Golden Bay line-caught kingfish crudo with orange, pistachio, and buttermilk paired with crisp rosé, Fiordland wild Wapiti venison-filled pasta parcels with pickled green walnut and macadamia served alongside Wet Jacket’s fragrant 2019 pinot noir, Hawke’s Bay beef short rib with pickles, flatbread, baby gem and parmesan paired perfectly with Wet Jacket’s “Aurora Legacy” Syrah 2021, and a delightful Golden Bay granny smith apple maritozzi to finish, with a glass of Wet Jacket’s ‘Sticky Savy’.
Tickets are $145 per person, and we suggest securing your’s now, here, before they’re gone.
