Top 10 Chardonnay - Auckland

Chardonnay Lovers — this one’s for you!

Join Candice for an exclusive tasting of the Top 10 NZ Chardonnay, hand-selected from wines submitted for review and rated purely on flavour, sensory expression, intensity, and length of enjoyment.

Expect a relaxed, fun, sit-down evening — perfect for all levels of wine lovers ✨

📅 Saturday 8 November 2025

🕡 2-4 pm

📍 Ground Wine Bar - O'Connell Street, Auckland CBD

Seats are limited, so book early to avoid missing out!

Follow @thecandicewinechat on Instagram & Facebook to discover which Chardonnays made the Top 10. 🍇

Candice Chow Bio:

Candice Chow is an accomplished sommelier with nearly two decades of experience in the hospitality industry and is a WSET Diploma candidate. She serves as the Chairperson of the Queenstown Sommeliers Club, a non-profit organisation for wine professionals.

Since 2020, Candice has been the wine reviewer for Raymond Chan Reviews, where her expertise and passion for wine have garnered her recognition within the industry. Her impressive credentials include participation in prestigious programs such as:

**50 Best "Somms of The World"**

**NZ Winegrowers Sommit Scholarship**

**Family Of Twelve Wine Tutorial**

Candice was honoured as one of the Top 50 Most Influential & Inspiring Women in Food &

Drink in New Zealand for 2023. In June 2023, she launched CandiceWineChat.com.

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