Organic Wine Week (OWW) is coming up 15-21 September 2025 – the perfect time to swirl, smell and sip the stunning array of organic wine from Aotearoa NZ. Featuring ever popular tastings, activities and educational events, the week opens a window into the vibrant world of organic wine.
Now in its ninth consecutive year, OWW is an annual event, created by Organic Winegrowers NZ (OWNZ) and designed to highlight the quality and environmental benefits of organic wine production. It’s an opportunity for both wine enthusiasts and industry professionals to explore the unique flavours, great depth, and authentic stories behind organic wines and to support wineries that prioritise organic and biodynamic farming methods.
“Organic wine consumption is growing, defining the global trend of declining wine sales. A new generation of consumers is emerging – people who are increasingly more environmentally conscious, who demand transparency and integrity. They are searching for wines that tell a true story. Wines that come from producers who care, who are not over cropping, spraying synthetic chemicals, or compromising the water and soil that we hold dear,” says OWNZ chair Clive Dougall.
The most highly anticipated event in the OWW calendar is Down to Earth – a special event series which brings people together in a vibrant atmosphere, to taste and discover delicious organic wines from Aotearoa NZ, while connecting with the passionate producers who pour them.
“Down to Earth is for anyone interested in quality wine and those wanting to make ethical and environmental purchasing decisions. It’s a fun, walk around tasting, offering a unique opportunity to taste and learn about the importance and quality of organic wine, as well as its positive impact on people and the environment. Following successful events in Aotearoa, we couldn’t be more excited to expand Down to Earth to Australia this year,” says Naomi Galvin, OWNZ marketing & events coordinator.
Two Down to Earth events are set to take place:
Down to Earth Auckland
The Sapphire Room Ponsonby Central, Tamaki Makaurau Auckland
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Trade & media session: 2:30-4:30pm (registration required)
Consumer session: 5:30-7:30pm (ticketed event)
Down to Earth Sydney
Venue yet to be announced
Thursday 18 September 2025
Trade & media session: 2:30-4:30pm (registration required)
Consumer session: 6:00-8:00pm (ticketed event)
Meet the makers, taste the wines, get down to earth!