New Zealand luxury lodge The Farm at Cape Kidnappers + Matakauri Lodge in May, 2011 will host a Winter Food & Wine Weekend featuring guest chefs, winemakers and wine authorities to the Relais & Chateaux property.

LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE DINNER at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers - Saturday, 28 May

The series kicks of on Saturday 28 May at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay New Zealand, when weekend guests will be treated to a decadent weekend hosted by Louis Roederer Champagne's bon vivant representative Brett Newell.  After a relaxing day enjoying the Farm's numerous outdoor pursuits, the evening festivities will include a five course dinner each skillfully matched to a range of champagnes and vintages from the famed champagne house Louis Roederer.  A special bottle of Louis Roederer will also be given to guests to take away or enjoy in their suite.  Both understated, tasteful and fun - Louis Roederer and Cape Kidnappers are a match made in heaven!

The weekend event allows ample free time for guests to enjoy the many leisure options available at these two luxury properties. World class golf courses, day spas, scenic walks or venture further a field for fishing, winery visits, and more, the Winter Wine Weekends offer a range of activities in the one inclusive price.

Commenting on the Winter Food & Wine Events, Kauri Cliffs. Cape Kidnappers + Matakauri Lodge Managing Director Jay Robertson commented, "We are truly excited to be bringing some of the world's best chefs and winemakers to New Zealand for these very special weekends. It is a fantastic line-up of talent and combined with golf, spa or just relaxing at the properties, it is really the ultimate New Zealand weekend!"

Taking advantage of fabulous Winter Special prices, The tariff for each weekend is $800NZ per person* (double occupancy) per night and includes luxury accommodation, degustation dinner with matched wines, tutored wine tasting, full breakfast and choice of a round of golf or a 50 minute massage in the Day Spa.

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The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay, NZ

The Farm at Cape Kidnappers is one of the world's extraordinary top luxury destinations, set on a 6,000 acre sheep and cattle farm with breathtaking views over the Pacific in the Hawke's Bay wine region. With just 24 ultra-comfortable and spacious 'cottage' suites and a four bedroom 'Owner's Cottage', and a spectacular Tom Doak designed golf course, all with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, a stay at the Relais + Chateaux Cape Kidnappers is  truly 'farm luxe' at its best. www.capekidnappers.com