Alexia Wines

05/08/2026

31/07/2026

Legend has it that the Pearl & Potato Tavern began on the docks of a small coastal town during the 1850s oyster boom.

"Salty Baz" was an oyster monger famed for the saltiest language and freshest oysters on the waterfront. Next door was his biggest rival: “Felix Frites”, a Belgian fry-master known for his golden pommes frites and closely guarded dipping sauce recipes.

Every afternoon, the pair battled fiercely for the dockworkers' pennies. Baz would "borrow" Felix's salt, while Felix occasionally "misplaced" Baz's oyster knife.

But despite their fierce competition, they shared one problem. Their customers were always thirsty.

Then fate intervened…

One evening, a merchant vessel from Champagne ran aground just offshore. While the crew waited for repairs, the captain bartered crates of the finest Blanc de Blancs in exchange for Baz's oysters and Felix’s frites.

At a loss for what to do with the mysterious French fizz, Baz and Felix popped the corks and poured it for their customers. The combination was an accidental masterpiece - the crisp bubbles perfectly complemented the richness of the frites and the sweet brininess of the oysters!

For one glorious week, the roughest dockworkers in the district could be found perched on upturned barrels, slurping oysters, devouring pommes frites, and delicately sipping the finest Champagne.

When the ship was finally ready to sail, everyone threatened to riot if the Champagne ever stopped flowing…

So Baz and Felix did the only sensible thing. They put aside their rivalry, joined forces, and opened The Pearl & Potato, rumoured to be the world's first Champagne, oyster and frites tavern.

To celebrate the release of Alexia's 2022 Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle, we're bringing The Pearl & Potato back to life. Come and experience the food and wine combination that started a legend:

- The first pour of Alexia's new 2022 Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle
- Freshly shucked oysters from the raw bar by "Salty Baz" Martin Bosley
- Golden pommes frites served with authentic Belgian dipping sauces, Cheese Rolls & Blanc de Blancs chocolate truffles

Essential details: 2PM – 6PM, Saturday 19 September, Alexia Urban Winery, 197 West Street, Greytown. No bookings required; just turn up. Leashed dogs welcome. This is a rain-or-shine event. Vegetarian, GF, and vegan options available.

28/07/2026

VINTAGE 2021 SOLD OUT! Our 5 star 2021 Blanc de Blancs has left the winery - thanks everyone! Don’t worry, we are loading the riddling racks and working hard to have the 2022 vintage ready for release in September!

25/07/2026

Come to Greytown for fireworks tonight!

The fireworks will go ahead at 7.45pm tonight! 🎇

We have just had confirmation from our fireworks technician, the wind conditions have dropped and we are thrilled to announce it is safe for the fireworks to go ahead tonight 🙌🏻

A huge thank you to Dave and Jennah Property Brokers Wairarapa for sponsoring tonight’s spectacular display and for all their festival support.

Rug up and grab your spot along Main Street or in Stella Bull Park, and join us as we farewell another unforgettable festival with a bang!

Check out the link to our Grand Finale lineup in the comments! 🔗

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22/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to our events during the NZ Festival of Christmas here in Greytown. We really appreciate your enthusiasm and support for our little urban winery.

21/07/2026

Since the beginning Graze has supported us, pouring our wines, championing our little winery and flying the flag for NZ wine. We are super excited to share the bar in Wellington at Graze with Stina, Max and team over the weekend to show a selection of our wines (including our new Lagrein) to match some incredible food. There’s an Italian thread to the weekend so make sure to ask Jane about her Italian winemaking days!

GRAZARONI Italian American pop up menu featuring the incredible wines from Alexia
Saturday 25th + Sunday 26th July
Ciao bella gente! The Graze chef's are putting tanto amore into the menu this weekend and Alexia of Greytown is taking over our glass pours featuring their brand new release 2025 Tangent Lagrein.
Think ziti alla vodka, stuffed mushrooms, mussels fra diavalo, and biscotti.
We will have winemaker maestro Jane with us Sunday afternoon 12-2pm to pour and chat. Jane has selected a range of her wines to showcase on our glass pours, with half glasses and tasting flights also on offer.
With our test kitchens the menu format remains the same, sharing plates and chef's choice set menus options, so you can try a little or a lot. Bookings not necessary but recommend!!
Buon appetito!

16/07/2026

Hot cheese in 3 forms, Toblerone Créme doughnuts, and wines to match are on the menu at the Alexia Hot Cheese Shack pop-up on Saturday!
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This is our LAST Festival of Christmas pop-up so make sure to come and say hi! New Lagrein pouring all day too!
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No bookings required, just drop in, squeeze in and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. Keeping the cheese hot from 12PM -5PM (or until we sell out).

14/07/2026

Hot Cheese Shack! Hot Cheese Tins, Mac n’ Cheese Toasties, Cheese Rolls, Toblerone Doughnuts…all while they last. Wines to match too of course! See you at Alexia from 12pm on Saturday! No bookings needed - just drop in!

13/07/2026

The LAST few bottles of the Alexia 2021 Blanc de Blancs Mèthode Traditionnelle. Our very best wine, 5 Stars from The Real Review and a firm favourite at our cellar door. If you’d like a bottle before they all go, head to our website: https://www.alexia.co.nz/buy-alexia-wine/p/alexia-2021-wairarapa-blanc-de-blancs-mthode-traditionnelle

12/07/2026

A weekend of ticketed events at Alexia. Champagne Country on Saturday - telling our Mèthode Traditionnelle story through a selection of library wines and wines in the wings. Then it was Between the Wines and the Lines on Sunday - matching books to wine with Millie from Mrs Blackwell’s Village Bookshop. Thanks to everyone who attended…let’s do it again sometime!