The Winemaker's Table Series
For the aspiring... or well established ‘winophiles’ and ‘foodies’!
This series of lunches and dinners are intimate occasions. Hosted by a leading winemaker, they will select a range of their favourite wines that will be matched by a Hunter chef who will talk you through their creations using local produce. Bookings are essential. Participating wineries and restaurants to date include:
Andy Wright is passionate about sourcing the freshest ingredients. His ever changing menu showcases his talent for combining contemporary Australian fare with the influence of European traditions, presented in a simple and uncomplicated manner.
Tulloch Wines, celebrating 115 years in the Hunter Valley, continues to produce wines recognised as Hunter benchmarks. The Cellar and Tulloch Wines join to bring you a food and wine experience befitting of these two Hunter families. Available each Friday night during June, you will enjoy a five course menu matched with a range of Tulloch Wines. You will have the opportunity to talk with Chef Andy Wright, and ask those tricky wine questions from a Tulloch Wines team member. $120 per person. Places are limited to a maximum of 20.
Location: |
The Cellar Restaurant, Hunter Valley Gardens Village, Broke Road, Pokolbin. |
Date: |
Every Friday night in June. |
Price: |
$120pp. |
Bookings: |
Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 4998 7584. Limited to 20 people per dinner. |
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Enjoy a sumptuous four course degustation dinner at The Verandah Restaurant with each course matched perfectly with wines from Calais Estate. Head Chef, Jon Heath has designed a gorgeous menu using fabulous local produce including snails, duck and venison. Hosted by Matt Dillow (chef & owner) of The Verandah Restaurant and Helen Dyball of the Hunter Valley’s Snails Bon Appetite, the evening begins with a glass or two of local bubbles and delicious canapes including Oysters Erotica and Potato & Leek Soup with Truffle Oil.
Location: |
The Verandah Restaurant, 151 Palmers Lane, Pokolbin. |
Date: |
Each Saturday during June. |
Time: |
Dinner 6:45pm. |
Price: |
$12pp. |
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Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens hosts a Les Grand Vin Dinner to kick off their Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month events.
Location: |
Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens, Corner of Broke Road & McDonalds Road, Pokolbin. |
Date: |
Saturday, 5th June. |
Bookings |
Please call (02) 4998 2000. |
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Join De Bortoli Wines Vigneron Scott Harrington for a vinous gastronomic discovery of cool wines grown in a warm climate here in the Hunter Valley! Learn how “ORGANIC” farming in the vineyard and “hands off approach” in the winery combine to deliver our philosophy of producing wines that are a “natural expression of the vineyard”. Enjoy a three course meal with wine and a surprise or two served in a casual environment with emphasis on having fun!
Location: |
De Bortoli Wines, 532 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale. |
Date: |
Saturday 12th June. |
Time: |
6pm. |
Price: |
$120pp. |
Bookings |
Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 4993 8800. Limited to 12 people. |
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Join Winemaker David Hook and Chef Mark Delandro for a special evening tasting current releases and older vintages from the vineyards of Belford with a menu based on local produce from the area.
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La Trattoria, 266 Hermitage Road, Belford. |
Date: |
Saturday 12th June & Saturday 19th June, |
Bookings |
Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 6574 7216. |
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Join Chris and Jane Tyrrell of Tyrrell’s Wines at Muse Restaurant for a unique food and wine experience. Indulge in a structured tasting of latest release wines followed by specifically crafted eight course degustation dinner accompanied by Tyrrell’s museum release wines.
Numbers are limited.
Location: |
Muse Restaurant, Broke Road, Pokolbin. |
Date: |
Saturday 12th June. |
Bookings: |
Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 4993 7000. Numbers are limited. |
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The Hunter Valley’s celebrated Two-Hat ROCK Restaurant presents ‘Tonneau to Table’ – an 8-course degustation dinner creatively devised by chef Andrew Clarke to showcase local seasonal produce and specially selected wines from the Poole’s Rock Wines Private Cellar. Before dinner winemaker Usher Tinkler will conduct a cellar tour, wine blending session and tasting of new release wines from the Poole’s Rock portfolio. Taste straight from French oak barrels and discover the winemaker’s secrets, then stroll through the vineyard to dine at the award-winning ROCK Restaurant, your menu personally introduced by the chef; the accompanying wines by their maker.
*Tonneau: a large oak barrel.
Location: |
Poole’s Rock Wines & ROCK Restaurant, DeBeyers Road, Pokolbin. |
Date: |
Saturday 12th June & Saturday 26th June. |
Time: |
Cellar Tour commences – 4.30pm. Dinner – 6.30pm. |
Price: |
$250pp. |
Bookings |
Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 4998 6968. |
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Join Bruce Tyrrell and Murray Flannigan of Tyrrell’s Wines at Restaurant Botanica for a unique food and wine experience. Indulge in a structured tasting of latest release wines followed by specifically crafted wintry wood smoked dinner accompanied by Tyrrell’s museum release wines. Numbers are limited.
Location: |
Restaurant Botanica, Spicers Vineyards Estate, 555 Hermitage Road, Pokolbin. |
Date: |
Saturday 26th June. |
Bookings |
Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 4993 7000. |
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A fantastic evening of food, wine and fun set in the McGuigan Wines barrel room. Indugle in the release of our new vintages, accompanied by the culinary talents of Chef Jean-Marc Pollet of the Hunter Valley Steak House. Dress is Lounge suit/semi-formal.
Location: |
McGuigan Cellars, 447 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin. |
Date: |
Saturday 26th June. |
Dress: |
Lounge suit / semi-formal. |
Price: |
$125pp. |
Bookings |
Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 4998 7400. |
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Tatler Wines and Ballabourneen invite you to the Tatler Winey to meet their winemaker, Daniel Binet. Take a tour of the winery with a great winemaking, blending and barrel experience, then enjoy a superb tapas dinner at Tatler Restaurant; matched of course with a range of Tatler and Ballabourneen wines. Daniel will join you for dinner to discuss winemaking and answer your questions about the mystery, tradition and beauty of wines from the Hunter Valley and around the world. Guests will also receive a complimentary bottle of wine to take home with them.
Location: |
Talter Wines, Lovedale Road, Lovedale. |
Date: |
Saturday 12th June and Saturday, 26th June. |
Price: |
$120pp. |
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The Mill Restaurant and Allandale Winery invite you to join The Chef & The Winemakers’ Table in the private, cosy front terrace of The Mill Restaurant.
Alex Woods, winemaker at Allandale will host the evening, sharing with you his knowledge and passion of wine serving six Allandale wines over the course of the evening. Your evening begins with mouth watering canapés followed by a delicious three course dinner prepared by Executive Chef, Scott Smith. Scott will join you before each course to discuss the ingredients and preparation.
Each course will be married perfectly with Allandale wines with discussions about wine & food matching by the Chef and Winemaker; an opportunity for foodies and wine lovers to unite.
Location: |
The Mill Restaurant, Tuscany Wine Estate Resort,
Cnr Hermitage Road & Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin |
Date: |
Saturday 19th June & Saturday 26th June. |
Price: |
$100pp. |
Bookings |
Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 4998 7288. |
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Enjoy a food and wine experience with Crowne Plaza Resort Hunter Valley and Ballabourneen Wine Co. Join Ballabourneen winemaker, Daniel Binet and the team at Redsalt Restaurant (2009 NSW Tourism Restaurant & Catering bronze medal winner) for an entertaining and informative dining experience. T
he wine & food has been specifically selected to showcase the talents and quality of the Hunter Valley’s new generation of fine cuisine and regional wine styles. This is your opportunity to discuss winemaking techniques, Hunter regional wine styles, food selection and preparation with the expert creators of this special Winemaker’s Degustation Table.
Location: |
Redsalt Restaurant at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley & Ballabourneen Wine Co,
430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale. |
Date: |
Saturday 5th June and Saturday 19th June. |
Price: |
$79pp. |
Bookings |
Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 4991 0903, Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley (02) 4991 0917, or Ballabourneen (02) 4998 6505. |
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Join Hungerford Hill’s Chief Winemaker, Michael Hatcher, for the ultimate experience in food and wine. Guests will be treated to a degustation menu paired with Hungerford Hill wines that will feature both new and museum release wines. Guest numbers limited to 30.
Location: |
Hungerford Hill Wines and Muse Restaurant & Cafe, Broke Road, Pokolbin. |
Date: |
Saturday 19th June. |
Time: |
From 6pm. |
Price: |
$125pp. |
Bookings |
Bookings Essential. Please call (02) 4990 0709. Numbers limited to 30. |
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