Meet the Winemaker | Heaphy | Thursday 28th May 2026

WineOnline.ie are delighted to have Julie Ruiz join us for our 5th Wine dinner of 2025. Heaphy Vineyards is a small winery in the north-west corner of New Zealand’s South Island, a region named Nelson Tasman. The winery is situated high above Tasman Bay on the Moutere Hills, where our 10ha of long-established vineyards are defined by Moutere’s signature clay soils. First planted in 1973, the vines are amongst the very oldest productive vineyards in New Zealand, and that is what makes these wines exceptional, and very distinctive.
 
Where: One Ballsbridge
When: Thursday 28th May
Time: 7.30pm – 10.30pm
Tickets: €120 incl PP

The vineyards sit on ancient Moutere clay soils that contribute richness, depth and distinctive minerality to the wines. Heaphy produces a broad range of well-regarded wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir — all showing strong regional character. Several wines have earned significant awards and praise from critics: e.g., their Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling have won Gold Medals and high point scores at international wine competitions.  The wines often show a fresh, vibrant style with bright fruit, saline and citrus notes, lively acidity, and aromatic complexity — qualities many wine lovers seek. WineOnline.ie started importing these wines to Ireland in 2023 and they have become firm customer favourites ever since. The event will begin with some bubbles on arrival before Julie walks us through a 3 course dinner with the following wines on show as well:

Heaphy Sauvignon Blanc

Heaphy Pinot Gris

Heaphy Moutere Old Vine Chardonnay

Heaphy Riesling

Heaphy Moutere Old Vine Riesling

Heaphy Pinot Noir

 
Expect an evening being immersed in great New Zealand wines discovery, where we will taste all wines over an enjoyable, informal and informative three course meal.
 
It will begin at 7.30pm and finish at circa 10.30pm.  will email you the day before the event with final instructions and a reminder and we look forward to welcoming you and your guests!