Masterclass: Wines of North Canterbury with Mt Beautiful's Robert Watkins

Date: Thu, 17 September 2026 · 19:30 - 21:00
Cost: £22.5
Venue: The Jericho Wine Rooms
Address: 7 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2HP, United Kingdom
Event page: https://oxfordwine.co.uk/owc/event/argentina-beyond-malbec-with-mariana-onofri/

🍷 Masterclass: Wines of North Canterbury with Mt Beautiful’s Robert Watkins

Join The Oxford Wine Company for an exciting masterclass exploring Mt. Beautiful, a pioneering estate in North Canterbury on New Zealand’s South Island. CEO Robert Watkins brings over 25 years of wine industry experience to guide you through five wines from this remarkable estate.

What to expect:

🏔️ Discover a unique terroir — Founded in 2004, Mt. Beautiful was selected for its diversity of soils and microclimates, with the mountain itself providing protection from seaward winds

🍇 Taste five estate wines — Experience ripe, generous fruit balanced by freshness, elegance and restraint, showcasing why North Canterbury is one of NZ’s most exciting regions

👨‍🏫 Learn from an industry veteran — Robert Watkins (CEO of Mt. Beautiful) shares insider knowledge from 25+ years in wine, from vineyard selection to winemaking philosophy