Graham Norton announces NZ tour during vintage ’25
Graham Norton has announced his first-ever live tour of New Zealand in March/April 2025, meaning he will be in the country for the 12th harvest of the Sauvignon Blanc bearing his name.
In ‘An Evening with Graham Norton’, the nine-time BAFTA TV Award winner will appear in shows in Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland.
Norton has a long-term partnership with New Zealand winery Invivo and his visit will coincide with the 12th harvest of the GN New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, which is currently the UK’s fastest-growing brand in its category.
Graham Norton regularly joins Invivo co-founders Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron for a hands-on approach to blending and tasting each new vintage in the award-winning GN wine collection.
“I believe New Zealand produces some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc, and my long-term partnership with Invivo has stood the test of time,” says Graham Norton. “I’m looking forward to enjoying a glass of my very own GN New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand with Tim and Rob!”
Graham Norton with Invivo co-founders Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron.
Tim Lightbourne, co-founder of Invivo, added, “We’re incredibly excited to have Graham in New Zealand. His hands-on involvement in the winemaking process, from blending to tasting, makes it particularly special to have him here during the GN Sauvignon Blanc harvest.”
Rob Cameron, Invivo’s winemaker and Co-founder, also commented, “Graham brings his personal touch to every bottle. His passion for New Zealand wine is evident in each vintage we blend together.”
Invivo says that its partnership with Norton has been crucial to the company’s growth. Since acquiring their historic Te Kauwhata winery in 2016, Invivo has expanded production capacity from 300,000 to 3 million litres, investing in new tanks and employing local Waikato talent.
In 2023, Invivo won both the Supreme Business Award and the International Trade Award at the Waikato Business Awards.
W: For ‘An Evening with Graham Norton’ tour details visit tegdainty.com
