Ambeli Restaurant – Fine Mediterranean dining in Wellington

On Thursday the 9th June, Gordon Russell, from Esk Valley Estate, will be joining us for dinner. Gordon has established himself as one of New Zealand’s most recognized winemaking identities with his passionate approach to winemaking, and the enormous success he has achieved with his wines in tastings & competitions. Esk Valley Estate nestled in [...]

On Tuesday 29th March Ambeli brings you one last chance to meet one of New Zealand’s foremost winemakers before we break for the 2011 vintage. Meet Dr John Forrest, owner and winemaker of Forrest Wines, and experience the beauty of three of his quintessential Marlborough vineyards: Forrest, The Valleys and the John Forrest Collection. Join [...]

On 14th March we welcome the quirky, heart-warming company of Andrew Hedley, Chief Winemaker at Marlborough’s renowned Framingham Winery. Over ten courses of sumptuous cuisine you will sample a range of Andrew’s classic and contemporary styles of wine, each carefully matched to a menu crafted especially for the occasion. With some of the oldest vines [...]

On 28th February, James Millton, of Gisborne’s Millton Vineyards and Winery and the Domaine Clos Ste. Anne, will be joining us for dinner to share a selection of their prestigious fully certified organic and biodynamic wines, offering you the opportunity to experience, first-hand, the driving force and years of experience behind this much-loved and remarkable [...]

The Ambeli is excited to announce our series of Winegrower Dinners showcasing our unique cuisine with some of the best New Zealand wine producers we have the privilege to befriend. Our Executive Chef, Josh “Daygo” Evans, will lead you through a ten-course culinary adventure, in true Ambeli style, with wines expertly matched to each step [...]