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Every day throughout
May 2008 |
Wine Masterclasses Series
A wine Masterclass is a fantastic opportunity to meet the winemakers, have the winemaking process explained and to learn about different vintages. Discover how the vineyards and weather can alter the end wine and compare the flavours of various varieties. Learn how to match food and wine while understanding which wines you like and why.
Throughout the month we have a program of tastings available at the following vineyards: Scarborough Wine Co., Roche Wines, McWilliams Mount Pleasant and Tulloch Wines. |
Throughout Wine Country |
Every day throughout
May 2008
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Hunter Valley Produce Trail
Hunter Valley Produce Trail - collect your trail information from the Hunter Valley Wine Country Tourism Visitor Centre & discover our food treasures to include local cheeses, olives, olive oils, condiments, snails & more. Visit the produce outlet or sample the produce at a local restaurant with a Dine Hunter Style special. Of course the day won't be complete without a winery or two in between!! |
Throughout Wine Country |
Every day throughout
May 2008 |
Dine Hunter Style
The Hunter Valley wine region has an amazing array of fabulous restaurants and is a food lovers heaven.
Dine Hunter Style is a month long promotion in these local restaurants showcasing our talented Chefs and their kitchen teams with a dish featuring Hunter produce paired with a glass of Hunter Valley wine.
Menus will feature local seafoods, quail, venison, duck, cheeses, olive oil, breads and much, much more.
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The Cellar
T: (+61) 02 4998 7584
Chez Pok
T: (+61) 02 4993 8999
Hunter Valley Steakhouse
T: (+61) 02 4998 2000
Margan's Restaurant T: (+61) 02 6579 1267
The Verandah Restaurant
T: (+61) 02 4998 7231
Redsalt
T: (+61) 02 4991 0900
Harrigan's Irish Pub
T: (+61) 02 4998 4000 |
Every day throughout
May 2008 |
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Package
Finding the time to getaway isn't always easy. So when you do, it's nice to relax and enjoy the local delights of the region. Book our Dinner Package and enjoy the taste sensations of the Hunter Valley. Let us treat you to a 3 course dinner at either Redsalt or star anise. Enjoy Grainge or Wagyu beef from Redsalt grill or a taste of Asia from star anise. In the morning, start your day with a full buffet breakfast for two in Redsalt.
Package includes: 3 course dinner (food only) in either Redsalt or star anise and full buffet breakfast for 2 people in Redsalt.
Packages start from $300 per night.
Call reservations on 138 388 or visit our website to reserve your room today! |
Crowne Plaza Hotel,
430 Wine Country Dr, Lovedale,
NSW 2321
T: 138 388
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Every day throughout
May 2008 |
Mad Hatters High Tea at Hunter Valley Gardens
Enjoy an afternoon (or morning) of indulgence with High Tea at Hunter Valley Gardens. Wander the spectacular gardens & finish the visit in the Garden Terrace with freshly brewed tea & coffee & a selection of treats to include scones, jam & cream, profiteroles & rich torte.
Available daily throughout May.
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Hunter Valley Gardens,
Broke Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
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Every day throughout
May 2008 |
Olive crushing
The Hunter will come alive with the smell of olives being
crushed and made into fresh olive oil. Throughout the month of May visitors to Pukara Estate & Adina Vineyard will be able to watch fresh olive oil being made that will be available for tasting and sale.
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Pukara Estate,
1440 Denman Rd,
Muswellbrook,
NSW 2333
T: (+61) 02 6547 1055
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Adina Vineyard
492 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale, NSW 2325
T: (+61) 02 4930 7473
Visit our website |
Every Friday throughout
May 2008 |
Duck Delight Dinners
Executive Chef Bradley Teale of Esca Restaurant at Bimbadgen Estate has created a brilliant menu, including canapés and four courses of duck that uses classic and rustic cooking techniques entwined with flavours from around the world. Esca Bimbadgen is famous for their large wood-fired rotisserie and char-grill in the open kitchen. Duck is always a favourite on the rotisserie, leaving lightly smoked flavours. The specially designed menu will be available every Friday night throughout May.
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Esca Restaurant at Bimbadgen Estate,
790 Mc Donalds Rd,
Pokolbin, NSW 2320
T: (+61) 02 4998 7585
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Every weekend throughout
May 2008 |
Tulloch Food and Wine Matching
Each weekend in May, Tulloch Wines will have tasting plates available for visitors at their cellar door. Each person who purchases a plate will be able to sit, enjoy and be guided through the wine and food matching experience by one of the staff. Each food item will be matched to suit a bracket of wines, so you don’t need to taste everything but tailor the experience somewhat to your personal tastes. All the produce included in the plate is grown locally.
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Tulloch Wines,
Corner of McDonalds & DeBeyers Rd,
Pokolbin, NSW 2320
T: (+61) 02 4998 7580
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Every Saturday & Sunday in May from 9am to 10.30am |
Scarborough Wines Yellow Label Chardonnay
Vertical Tasting
Relax & enjoy panoramic views of the Hunter whilst indulging in a vertical tasting of the famed Scarborough Yellow label Chardonnay. Yellow Label Chardonnay vintages 2002, 2003, 2004 & 2005 will be available for tasting accompanied by local Binnorie Cheeses.
The sessions will be held in the Scarborough Private Tasting Room with limited seating available. The tastings will commence from 9am to 10.30am. Attendees will also be invited to enjoy a structured tasting of the Scarborough range in the Cellar Door.
Bookings Essential. Cost is $35pp which includes a bottle of Yellow Label Chardonnay to take home.
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Scarborough
Wine Co,
Gillards Lane, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
T: (+61) 02 49987 563
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Saturday
3rd May 2008 |
Upper Hunter Wine and Food Fair
This Wine and Food Fair will feature the best in wining and dining experiences the Upper Hunter has to offer. The fair gives visitors the perfect opportunity to explore the upper part of the Hunter region while you enjoy the fabulous food and wine tastings. |
Upper Hunter Wine and Food Fair,
Ogilvie St, Denman |
Saturday
10th May 2008
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Mount Pleasant Semillon Fruition Tasting
11am and 2pm
Experience the Semillon fruit development from tank to bottle maturity. You'll also receive a pre-release signed bottle of Phil Ryan Signature Series Semillon 2007.
Tickets cost $25.00.
Bookings: Please call Mount Pleasant Cellar Door (+61) 02 4998 7505.
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Mount Pleasant Estate,
Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin, NSW
T: (+61) 02 4998 7505
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Saturday
10th May 2008
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Walk, Talk & Taste Tour at
Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard
Who said wine and chocolate does not match? On Saturday 10th May at 2:30pm the historic Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard established in 1866 will be hosting an educational tour around the vineyard to discuss soil types and grape varieties at one of the most spectacular sites in Pokolbin.
Stroll through six blocks of vineyards and taste some of the wines produced from the Vines and afterwards join the team for an exciting chocolate and wine matching experience and discover what match it can be! Delicious handmade chocolates from the Hunter Valley Chocolate Company will be expertly matched with a selection of sparkling, red and fortified wines.
Tickets cost $25 per person. For bookings or further information please contact 02 4998 7411 or wines@audreywilkinson.com.au
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Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard,
DeBeyers Rd,
Pokolbin NSW 2320
T: (+61) 02 4998 7411
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Thursday
15th May 2008
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Hunter Valley Wine and Food Indulgence Packages
An indulgence of Hunter Valley wine and food that includes accommodation, The Makers Table Dinner, exclusive wine tasting of trophy winning wines and more:
- 1 nights accommodation in an Executive Suite at Harrigans with full breakfast.
- A shuttle to dinner
- The Winemaker's Table Dinner at The Albert Room, Brokenwood Wines
- Olive oil & olive tasting at Tintilla wines
- Private winery tour & tasting to include cheese selection Tyrrells Wines
- Dine Hunter Style Luncheon at Margan Wines
Local produce hamper to include Hunter Valley wine, cheese, olive products & breads
Cost: $900 (per double).
Bookings: Please call 02 4998 4000 and mention the HV Wine & Food Indulgence Package.
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Harrigan's Irish Pub & Accommodation,
Broke Road,
Pokolbin, NSW 2320
T: (+61) 02 4998 4000
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Thursday
15th May 2008 |
The Winemakers Table
An exclusive & rare opportunity to indulge in an intimate dinner hosted by Iain Riggs & Bruce Tyrrell. Aged wines from the winemaker's cellars will be coupled with the first class menu specially designed for the evening. $180pp to include dinner & wines.
Bookings Essential - very limited numbers.
Please call (+61) 02 4998 7559. |
The Albert Room
at Brokenwood Wines,
McDonalds Rd,
Pokolbin, NSW 2320
T: (+61) 02 4998 7559
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Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th May 2008 |
Lovedale Long Lunch
Visitors can spend a weekend with seven Lovedale wineries and seven local restaurants on a progressive lunch dining their way around the Lovedale area enjoying live music, gourmet food, a glass of wine and fabulous art. |
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Saturday
24th May 2008
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Mount Pleasant Shiraz Evolution
11am and 2pm
Taste the 2007 vintage Shiraz just in barrelled, through current vintages to premium classics. You'll also receive a pre-release signed bottle of Phil Ryan Signature Series Shiraz 2006.
Tickets cost $25.00.
Bookings: Please call Mount Pleasant Cellar Door (+61) 02 4998 7505.
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Mount Pleasant Estate,
Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin, NSW
T: (+61) 02 4998 7505
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Saturday
24th May 2008
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French Revolution on Hermitage
Join Tintilla Estate for an intimate lunch at Bistro Molines to celebrate all things French. Robert & Sally Molines create a banquet of memorable morsels paired to Tintilla Estate's French varietal wines. After lunch Tintilla will open the cellar for a unique barrel tasting back at their vineyard.
12pm for 12.30pm. Food & Wine $120pp.
Bookings Essential. Please call (+61) 02 6574 7216.
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Molines Bistro at Margan Estate, 266 Hermitage Rd, Belford, NSW 2335
T: (+61) 02 6574 7216
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Saturday
24th and Sunday 25th May 2008
Also Saturday
31st May and Sunday 1st June 2008 |
Enjoy the Adina Experience
11.00am and 1.30pm
Famous for its wines, Adina Vineyard is also a leading olive producer in the Hunter Valley. At our own on-site mill in Lovedale we produce an extensive range of extra virgin olive oils, table olives and tapenades for the wholesale and retail market.
As part of the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month, we invite you to get an inside view of our olive operation. See how we make extra virgin olive oil. Taste some of the 2008 harvested oils. Taste also our range of plain and infused table olives and tapenades. Finish the day by enjoying our delicious Adina tasting platter, together with some of our award winning wines.
$20.00 Per Person.
Please call (+61) 02 4930 7473 to book.
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Adina Vineyard
492 Lovedale Rd, Lovedale, NSW 2325
T: (+61) 02 4930 7473
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Sunday
25th May 2008 |
Step Up To Shiraz - Roche Wines
11.30 am – 1.00 pm and 2.30pm
A grape variety truly comfortable with the Hunter climate and soil!
Roche Wines would like to show you their variety of shiraz styles; join the Harrigan Cellar’s team and taste the range right where they come from... the vineyard!
Meet with us at Harrigan Cellars – take a short walk to the Tallawanta Vineyard and launch into a world of “Shiraz”. Our fine Hunter Shiraz will be served with a little touch of Irish “Guinness Pies” accompanied by a good old “Aussie” Damper! The tasting will finish in Harrigan Cellars with a pre-release taste of the latest addition to the Roche range – it’s a secret – you’ll have to come to find out just what it is!
A presentation pack of wines, with a Harrigan’s Cap and Waiters Friend will be offered to you, at a discounted price.
$10.00 Per Person.
Please call (+61) 02 4998 4370 for bookings or,
just show up on the day.
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Harrigan's Cellars,
Broke Road,
Pokolbin, NSW 2320
T: (+61) 02 4998 4370
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Thursday
29th May 2008 |
The Hunter Valley Legends Dinner
This fabulous black tie event will take place on May 29th at Wyndham Estate. The dinner celebrates and awards those who have made major contributions to the Hunter Valley Wine industry. Awards include, ‘Winemaker of the Year’, ‘Hunter Valley Rising Star of the Year’, ‘Vineyard of the Year’ and ‘Cellar Door of the Year’ as well as the induction of those chosen to the Legends Honour Board.
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Wyndham Estate,
700 Dalwood Rd, Dalwood,
NSW 2335
T: (+61) 02 4991 4533 |
Saturday
31st May 2008 |
Two Reds Meet
Celebrate the Tyrrell's Winery 150th year and five generations of winemaking at the winery with a glass of red and a BBQ served by Kingsley's Steakhouse. The event will feature mastclasses with
Bruce Tyrrell, cattle displays & live music.
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Tyrrell's Winery,
Broke Rd,
Pokolbin NSW 2320
T: (+61) 02 4993 7000
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Sunday
1st June 2008 |
Hunter Valley Chefs Sunday Luncheon
On Sunday 1st June, four of the finest Hunter Valley Chefs, Andy Wright from The Cellar Restaurant, Robert Molines of Café Molines, Andrew Clarke from Rock and Nick Vivian from Hunter Valley Gardens will produce a mouth watering menu featuring the local produce the Hunter has to offer. Hunter winemakers will also be on hand to pair premium Hunter wines with the dishes created for the day.
Bookings Essential. Please call (+61) 02 4998 7584.
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The Cellar Restaurant,
Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Rd,
Pokolbin, NSW 2320
T: (+61) 02 4998 7584 |
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