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Wine&Food festival May - June 2019 winecountry.com.au
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Welcome This much-anticipated annual event showcases the region’s diverse wine and food culture with two months of themed activities throughout May and June. Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival is the perfect cure for the winter blues. It provides you with the chance to wine and dine with leading Hunter Valley winemakers and chefs, take part in array of fun and interactive classes to fine-tune your culinary skills or, if you’re after a relaxing experience, simply curl up beside an open fire with a glass of premium Hunter Valley wine and a cheese plate. Book early to avoid disappointment. Full event details are available at winecountry.com.au
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FEATURED EVENTS BURNING OF THE BARREL Glandore Estate Wines When the sun beings to set, Glandore Estate lights the flame on the annual Burning of the Barrel bonfire! Warm up beside the blazing bonfire with a drop of Hunter Valley Shiraz.
Saturday 29 June Details page 21
Olive Long Table Luncheon Whispering Brook Wine & Olive Discovery A sumptuous Mediterraneaninspired menu with wine, live music, a tutored walking tour through the olive grove and guest speaker included.
Saturday 1 June Details page 32
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OCEAN TO PADDOCK
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
RidgeView Degustation
The seventh annual festival held in the picturesque grounds of Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley with more than 60 exhibitors including wine, food, beer and cider.
Executive chef Donna Hollis draws inspiration from the local culinary offerings to bring you a seven-course degustation feast matched with RidgeView wines. A gastronomic journey from the Ocean to the Paddock.
Saturday 29 June Details page 22
Saturday 22 June Details page 37
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FEATURED EVENTS HARVEST LUNCH SERIES
SMOKEY SUNDAYS
Margan Restaurant
Matilda Bay Brewhouse
Margan joins forces with local producers to present a delicious five-course lunch showcasing the best Hunter Valley produce and the people behind it.
Roll up those sleeves and tuck into good old’ fashioned comfort food with a slowcooked Texan barbecue, matched with brews.
Sunday 30 June Details page 36
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TULLOCH WINE & GOOSE ON THE LOOSE
HUNTER CULINARY ASSOCIATION FOOD FIGHT
Salami & Wine Pairing Tulloch Wines have partnered with Australia’s finest artisan salami makers Goose on the Loose for this fun and interactive wine tasting experience.
Four Ledbury trained Chefs vie for Food Fight honours Leading Sydney chefs Troy Cristante and Eilish Maloney line up against the Hunter’s own Thomas Boyd from Margan and George Mirosevich of Restaurant Mason. All have trained at Londons world top 50 restaurant The Ledbury.
Daily in May & June Details page 18
Monday 17 June Details page 35
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FEATURED EVENTS OAKS AND VINE MASTERCLASS
VINEYARD TOUR, WINE TASTING & BLENDING WORKSHOP
Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort
Briar Ridge Winery
A culinary masterclass experience lead by award winning Executive Chef Praveen Leelavathy and Head Chef Viktoria Markwell Burgmann. Prepare your own two-course meal accompanied by a glass of bubbles to finish.
Immerse yourself in this 2.5 hour experience from vine to bottle. A guided vineyard tour, wine tasting matched with cheese, blend your own wine then finish off with a blindtasting judged by our own winemaker.
Wednesday in May & June Details page 29
Saturday 11 May & 22 June Details page 15
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PURE WINE INDULGENCE For the aspiring ‘wine master’ or those who just want to know more. Discover more about your favourite wine variety, the different characteristics the vineyard can produce, and the essential steps in the winemaking process. This series of events will be hosted by Hunter Valley winemakers and wine educators in small groups, allowing an in-depth understanding of the various attributes of Hunter Valley wines.
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THEN & NOW TASTING EXPERIENCE Pepper Tree Wines ‘Then & Now’ Tasting Experience features current and museum release wines accompanied by a grazing platter to enjoy in the comfort of the exclusive tasting area The Vault. Bookings essential. • Daily in May & June | 10am-4pm | $45pp • Pepper Tree Wines, 86 Halls Rd, Pokolbin • peppertreewines.com.au | 02 4909 7107
LIFE’S ICONIC PLEASURES Fine wine and quality cheese are two of life’s true pleasures, particularly when you’re enjoying a couple of the Hunter Valley’s most iconic wines, Lovedale Semillon and Maurice O’Shea Shiraz, and the quality produce of The Artisan Cheese Room from Manly. Sit down and explore a three-vintage vertical of each wine, served in premium Riedel glassware, paired with some of the world’s finest cheeses. One of our professional wine staff will guide you through the experience. Each guest will also receive a $25 voucher, redeemable off purchases over $200. Bookings essential, 24 hours notice required. • Daily in May & June | 10am & 2pm | $75pp • Mount Pleasant Wines, 401 Marrowbone Rd, Pokolbin • mpwineclub@mcwilliamswines.com.au | 02 4998 7505
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SEMILLON, SHIRAZ & CHEESE MATCHING EXPERIENCE De Iuliis Wines has received outstanding accolades for its Semillon and Shiraz wines, was the 2016 Hunter Valley Cellar Door of the Year and Michael De Iuliis was awarded 2015 Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year. To showcase our wines, we have paired two Semillons and two Shiraz with four sensational Hunter Valley cheeses from Binnorie Dairy and Hunter Belle Cheese. This will certainly take your tastebuds on a journey you won’t forget! Bookings essential. • Daily in May & June | 11am-4pm | $20pp | Club members $15pp • De Iuliis Wines, 1616 Broke Rd, Pokolbin • dewine.com.au | 02 4993 8000
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Semillon & SUSHI TASTING EXPERIENCE Think fresh crisp lemons, limes and citrus when looking for the perfect accompaniment to the rich oily flavours of raw fish & sushi. Take your tastebuds on a journey with a Semillon and Sushi tasting experience. You’ll enjoy a selection of young and aged Semillons paired with a range of freshly prepared sushi pieces (six pieces), a touch of wasabi and soy. This tasting experience makes for a tasty snack or a scrumptious light lunch. You’ll also receive 25% off any of the Semillons tasted when you purchase 6 or more. Only available to experience participants and Vintage Wine Club Members. Bookings essential. Check out our website for tickets or accommodation and festival packages. Proudly supporting NSW Rural Fire Services. • Daily in May & June | 10am-3pm | $25pp • Briar Ridge Vineyard, 593 Mount View Rd, Mount View • briarridge.com.au | 02 4990 3670
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VIVA VERDELHO In the Hunter Valley, the Verdelho variety produces wines that are lively, tropical and vibrant – the perfect accompaniment to the Australian way of life. Tulloch, the pioneering family of Verdelho in the Hunter Valley, produces five different styles of this crowd-pleasing variety, from the fun celebratory sparkling style of ‘Verscato’ to the luscious fortified Crème de Vin and various styles in-between. Take the journey with Tulloch as we show you our five styles and the versatility of Verdelho matched with five food accompaniments. • Daily in May & June by appointment | $25pp • Tulloch Wines, 638 DeBeyers Rd, Pokolbin • tullochwines.com | 02 4998 7580
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EPIC TASTING EXPERIENCE Enjoy five tasting bites prepared by hatted Muse Restaurant, each paired with a different Hungerford Hill wine. Guests are greeted with sparkling wine on arrival before being seated for the tasting. Each of the tastings are run by one of our staff, talking about the flavours, aromas and history of the wine and how they match with each of the tasting bites. Allow 90 minutes for the duration of the tasting. Bookings essential. • Wednesday-Sunday in May & June | 11am-3pm | $60pp • Hungerford Hill, 2450 Broke Rd, Pokolbin • hungerfordhill.com.au | 02 4990 0715
SCARBOROUGH SENSORY SCHOOLING Looking for a fun and educational way to learn about wine characters and aromas? Our Sensory Schooling tasting experience is hosted by a dedicated Scarborough sensory chaperone. Firstly, we put your nose to the test as you smell your way through a variety of sensory items and see what aromas you can recognise. You’ll be amazed at the techniques we use to help you enhance your sense of smell. Then you will put your newly acquired sensory skills to the test as we guide you through a wine tasting of three whites and three reds accompanied by some local cheese. The event will run for one hour and the cost includes a bottle of either our 2016 Yellow Label Chardonnay or Vintage Blend Pinot Noir to take home with you (valued at $23). • Every Saturday & Sunday in May & June | 10am & 2pm. Midweek by appointment | $40pp • Scarborough Wine Co, 179 Gillards Rd, Pokolbin • scarboroughwine.com.au | 02 4998 7563
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DE IULIIS SHIRAZ MASTERCLASS De Iuliis Wines has received outstanding accolades for its Shiraz wines over several years, was the 2016 Hunter Valley Cellar Door of the Year and Michael De Iuliis was also awarded Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year in 2015. To showcase our Shiraz wines, we have put together a Shiraz Masterclass, which will take you on a journey of the origin of Shiraz, its past and present. You will also get to try a bracket tasting of De Iuliis Shiraz, which will give you an understanding of why we think our Shiraz is some of the best! Bookings essential. • Saturday 11 May & Saturday 22 June | 2.30pm | $30pp | Club members $20pp • De Iuliis Wines, 1616 Broke Rd, Pokolbin • dewine.com.au | 02 4993 8000
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LEOGATE CHEESE, CHARCUTERIE & CHARDONNAY FLIGHT Discover the different styles of Chardonnay produced by Leogate Estate Wines and learn about the history of the renowned Brokenback Vineyard planted in the late 1960s and how its rich terroir influences the varying characteristics of this signature wine style from the vine to the bottle. Throughout this tasting experience you will develop an appreciation for Chardonnay, learn to identify the main characteristics of this variety and how the use of different oak barrels and toasting techniques can enhance the style. Your experience includes a flight of four wines, a small locally sourced cheese and charcuterie plate and a dedicated wine educator. Bookings essential via cellar door. • Daily in May & June | 10am-3pm | $35pp • Leogate Estate Wines, 1693 Broke Rd, Pokolbin • leogate.com.au | 02 4998 7499
GRANGE VS THE HUNTER Every day throughout June we pitch Australia’s most iconic Shiraz, Penfolds Grange, against three of our local icons. The wines will be presented to you in Riedel glassware as a ‘blind’ bracket. This year we will be showcasing the incredible 100 point 2008 Grange against 2009 Brokenwood Graveyard, 2009 Thomas Kiss and 2009 Tyrrell’s Vat 9. Taste the wines at your own leisure or join a Saturday Masterclass and be guided through the wines by one of our expert winemakers. Bookings are essential and can be made via our website. • Daily in June | 11am-5pm | $96pp • Wine House, 426 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin • winehousehuntervalley.com.au | 02 4998 7668
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RIDGEVIEW TASTE PLATE RidgeView’s executive chef and winemaker work together on this experience to match three tasty morsels to three award-winning RidgeView wines. It’s the perfect opportunity to appreciate the art of food and wine matching while enjoying stunning vineyard views. Bookings essential. • Thursday-Sunday in May & June | 12pm-5pm | $39pp • RidgeView, 273 Sweetwater Rd, Pokolbin • ridgeview.com.au | 02 6574 7332
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VINEYARD TOUR, WINE TASTING & BLENDING WORKSHOP Calling all wine enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in a hands-on, 2 ½ hour experience where you’ll learn about the winemaking process from vine to bottle. This event begins with a guided tour of our Mount View vineyard, and you are then split into groups and guided through a tasting of six red wines from our estate-grown vineyards chosen by our winemaker Alex Beckett while enjoying a delicious Binnorie Dairy cheese platter. Next, you’re challenged to hone your inner winemaking skills as each group is tasked to create their own special blend and hand-drawn label. The experience finishes with a blind-tasting judged by everyone under the guidance of Alex. Bookings essential. • Saturday 11 May & Sat 22 June | 1pm | $80pp • Briar Ridge Vineyard, 593 Mount View Rd, Mount View • briarridge.com.au | 02 4990 3670
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MEET THE MAKERS 2018 RED RELEASE MASTERCLASS Attend this exclusive wine-tasting masterclass hosted by the Tyrrell’s family and their winemakers for an insightful and interesting tasting, showcasing 11 of the top 2018 exclusive new release Winemakers Selection, Sacred Sites and Single Vineyard red wines, not usually available to the general public. You’ll learn about our wines and the winemaking that goes into creating these iconic wines, including 4 Acres Shiraz, Vat 9 Shiraz and more. The ticket price includes a delicious cheese plate for each person, and the ticket price is completely re-fundable if you decide to join our Private Bin membership program on the day. A complimentary winery tour is also available prior to the tasting, to learn about our historical property. Bookings for this additional tour are essential. • Friday 17 & Sunday 19 May | 11am & 3pm | $40pp • Tyrrell’s Wines, 1838 Broke Rd, Pokolbin • tyrrells.com.au | 02 4993 7000
TUTORED TASTING & TOUR This private tasting will offer eight wines from our Méthode Traditionelle sparkling Chardonnay through three whites, three reds and our fortified muscat. A tasting plate will be offered, matching foods to the wines. The tutored tasting includes the history of Kelman Estate and an explanation of how this unique winery operates. Private tastings for groups of up to 8 people. Bookings essential. • Every Sat & Sun in May & June | $10pp • Kelman Vineyard, 2 Oakey Creek Rd, Pokolbin • kelmanvineyard.com.au | 02 4991 5456
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ANNUAL BARREL HALL SALE Grab a glass and taste your way through more than 100 choices of our wines. The range includes medal winners, limited releases, museum reserve, great vintages as well as quaffers. Meet our winemaking team for structured tastings, wine education and cellaring advice. Complete your visit in the award-winning Margan Restaurant. Bookings essential for the restaurant. • Saturday 8 - Monday 10 June | 10am-5pm • Margan Family Wines, 1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke • margan.com.au | 02 6519 1317
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TULLOCH WINE & GOOSE ON THE LOOSE Tulloch Wines have partnered with Australia’s finest artisan salami makers Goose on the Loose for this fun and interactive wine tasting experience. Enjoy 5 Tulloch wines matched to a selection of 5 Salamis from Goose on the Loose as you take your taste buds on a tour of a different kind. From the sweet subtle flavours of Pork and Truffle to the robust flavours of duck and Kangaroo, we will guide you through the art of matching wines to these mouthfilling flavours. Bookings Essential. • Daily in May & June | $25 per person • Tulloch Wines, 638 DeBeyers Rd, Pokolbin • tullochwines.com | 02 4998 7580
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FOOD & WINE TRAILS
WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCES To unearth hidden gems, you just need to know where to look. We’ve taken care of this for you in the Wine & Food Trails category to bring you some top wine and food experiences. No matter where you dine you’ll be treated to some of the freshest produce, plated creatively by our acclaimed chefs, using local olives, oils, cheeses, poultry and beef, along with a dose of true-blue Hunter hospitality.
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FLICKERFEST 2019 FLiCKERFEST is a short film festival that kicks off at Bondi Beach in January and then travels the country. For the third time, FLiCKERFEST is coming to the Hunter Valley. The Around Hermitage Wine, Food and Film Festival will be screening a selection Short Films at Peter Drayton’s Ironbark Hill Brewhouse. Join us for a fun evening of Wine, Food and Film! This is a one-off chance to see these amazing short films. Experience the best in short film-making Australia & the world has on offer. Get there in good time to grab a bite to eat and enjoy some local wine, then sit back to watch the sunset over the vineyards before the film starts. Make a weekend of it … stay and explore the Around Hermitage Wine and Food Trail! • Saturday 4 May | 5pm gates open | From $20 pp • IronBark Hill Brewhouse, Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin • winefoodfilmfestival.com.au | 0413 480 345
LOVEDALE Long Lunch The iconic Lovedale Long Lunch is a progressive lunch like no other. Set in the grounds of seven of Lovedale’s great cellar doors and vineyards, this event serves up a weekend of premium wine tasting, accompanied by a mouth-watering menu put together by some of the finest chefs in the Hunter Valley. Gather a group of friends, stay in Lovedale accommodation, build your itinerary, book a bus and enjoy a fun and relaxing weekend away at the Hunter Valley’s biggest food and wine event of the year. • Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 May | 10am-4pm • Saturday $124 pp, Sunday $79 | Lovedale and Wilderness Rds, Lovedale • lovedalelonglunch.com.au
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BURNING OF THE BARREL The Burning of the Barrel is just about the best night you can have in the Hunter Valley. Think wine, cheese, food, music, fireworks, families, starry nights and a bloody massive fire all nestled at the base of the Brokenback Moutain range on the Glandore Estate property. And yes, we do burn a barrel. What started quite humbly has grown into a Signature Event for the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival and is a talked about event for the whole year before and after. If you haven’t made it, this is a must do event in the cold months of winter and if you have been before, we would love to have you back. Bookings essential. • Saturday 29 June | From 3pm | From $40-$120 pp • Glandore Estate Wines, 1595 Broke Rd, Pokolbin • glandorewines.com | 02 4998 7140
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HUNTER VALLEY WINE FESTIVAL The seventh annual Hunter Valley Wine Festival will take place within the grounds of the picturesque Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. A Schwartz Family Company initiative, this community event will be one to remember. With an extensive array of wine, food, beer and cider on offer, festival goers will be spoilt for choice as is always the case with a true Hunter Valley Experience. The Schwartz Family Company is dedicated to supporting local communities and industry and is proud to be able to create such an event aimed at bringing together the best that the Hunter Valley has to offer. With family-friendly activities, entertainment throughout the day and so many taste sensations to choose from everyone is well catered for and more than welcome…we hope to see you there! • Saturday 29 June | 11am-5pm | $15pp + booking fee online, $22pp at the door | Kids 18 years and under free entry • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale • huntervalleywinefestival.com
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THE MAD HATTER‘S TEA PARTY Don’t be late, don’t be late for a very important date! Slide down the rabbit hole to the Estate (Tuscany). We’re having a tea party, at 12.30pm it starts, On Saturday 8th June, why not come dressed as the Queen of Hearts. Until 3pm, we’ll laugh and have fun, We’ll be at The Estate, 28 Mistletoe Lane until the party is done. With lawn games; croquet, bocce and giant chess, Now please come dressed in your Saturday best. Entertainment, Food, Tea, Champagne and Wine a flowing, Come with some chums, you will sure to be glowing. Our Chef Adam will be wearing a hat, You wear one too, we have prizes for that. It’s a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, please mark the day, A map is attached to show you the way. Please RSVP so your presence is planned, We hope that you’ll join us in our Wonderland. • Saturday 8 June | 12.30pm-3pm | $85pp adult ( food and wine included), $45pp child • Estate Tuscany, 28 Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin • estatetuscany.com.au | 02 4998 7288
Music in the woods Enjoy a day in the Wollombi Valley with live music, fine wine and good friends. Dance away the afternoon with three incredible live bands set amongst 100 poplar trees or relax beside the firepit in the woods with a range of Stonehurst’s award-winning wines, including mulled wine on pour. It’s a unique winter experience. Bring your picnic blankets and hampers or enjoy a range of gourmet food on offer. • Saturday 8 June | 11am-5pm | $50pp • Stonehurst Cedar Creek, 1840 Wollombi Rd, Cedar Creek • stonehurst.com.au | 02 4998 1576
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THE EDIBLE EXPERIENCE For those who love a good food adventure, this is where the journey begins! Pull up a seat at a unique lunch or dinner hosted by leading producers and chefs who show off their skills and dish up creative gourmet fare; or become a connoisseur in the art of matching Hunter Valley wine and food.
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RIDGEVIEW CHEF‘S PLATE Enjoy a main and dessert matched with a glass of medal winning RidgeView wine for $39. Our Executive Chef uses quality local produce also utilising our onsite, award winning, kitchen garden. Sit on our alfresco verandah overlooking our “Little Gully” vineyard and enjoy the atmosphere of the Hunter Valley. Bookings essential. • Thursday-Sunday during May & June | Midday–5pm | $39 pp • RidgeView 273 Sweetwater Road Pokolbin • ridgeview.com.au | 02 6574 7332
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HEROES of the Hunter Degustation Enjoy the fine wines of Audrey Wilkinson paired with the exquisite food of Redsalt restaurant in a five course degustation. The wines have been carefully selected to highlight one of the hunter’s heroes, Audrey Wilkinson, and compliment the locally sourced hunter flavours. $95 per person, Degustation Menu, complimentary wine pairing when booked under Heroes of the Hunter. Bookings essential. • Every night in May & June | 6pm-9pm | From $95 pp • Redsalt Restaurant, 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale • crowneplazahuntervalley.com.au | 02 4991 0944
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Smokey Sundays Celebrate Sunday Funday at Matilda Bay Brewhouse throughout May and June and discover what we call Hunter Smokehouse Cuisine. Roll up those sleeves and tuck into good old-fashioned comfort food as our chef pairs Asian herbs, bastes and sauces with the best of slowcooked Texan barbecue. And yep, you get matched brews too. Get your mates together and have one last hurrah before manic Monday comes around. • Every Sun in May & June | 12pm-4pm | From only $20pp • Matilda Bay Brewhouse, cnr Hermitage Rd & Mistletoe Ln, Pokolbin • hunterresort.com.au/smokey-sundays | 02 4998 7829
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THE ORIGINAL 100 METRE MEAL As part of the annual Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival, the 100 metre meal is a truly unique dining experience in the Hunter Valley. As the pioneers of ‘agri-dining’ in the Hunter our 100 metre meal showcases the provenance of our estate-grown, estate-made produce. Everything on your plate and in your glass has been grown within 100 metres of your restaurant table. Enjoy Margan lamb, garden vegetables, orchard fruits, free-range eggs, fresh unfiltered honey and olives matched with our estate-grown wines. Includes a Sunday morning garden tour with our head chef Thomas Boyd, followed by a three-course lunch in our award-winning hatted restaurant. There’s an add-on option of matching Margan wine made from the 100 hectares of surrounding vineyards. • Every Sun in May & June | 11.15am start | $95pp • Margan Family Wines, 1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke • margan.com.au/hunter-valley-events | 02 6519 1317
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OAKS AND VINE MASTERCLASS Nestled beautifully in the Hunter Valley, sits Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, providing the perfect backdrop to equip you with the culinary skills the Hunter Valley is famous for. During the Hunter Valley Food and Wine festival the resorts restaurant Oak and Vine will be opening their kitchen doors to host a culinary masterclass experience. Lead by award winning Executive Chef Praveen Leelavathy and Head Chef Viktoria Markwell Burgmann, groups of eight will be shown how to cook to perfection both entrée and main to enjoy accompanied by a glass of bubbles to finish. Bookings essential. • Every Wednesday in May & June | 12pm-3pm | $79 pp • Email: alokk@minorhotels.com.au • Oaks Cypress Lakes Resort, 15 Thompsons Rd, Pokolbin • oakshotels.com/en/oaks-cypress-lakes-resort | 02 4993 1848
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HUNTER VALLEY LEGEND AWARDS Celebrating our past, our present, our future, the Hunter Valley Legends Awards recognises and honours those who have made major contributions and excelled within the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Industries. Please join us to celebrate and recognise the people we regard as mentors, peers, colleagues and friends. Bookings essential. • Thursday 23 May | Dinner & Beverages 7pm • E: Karlene@hvwta.com.au • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale • winecountry.com.au
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SOLSTICE AT GLENMORE A Winter Solstice feast like no other. Graze your way through the shortest day of the year at the historic Glenmore Country Estate. Enjoy canapés and sparkling on arrival, live entertainment and a delectable lunch in the charming barn of one of the Hunter Valley’s oldest Homesteads. Includes return transfers from Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. Bookings essential. • Saturday 22 June | Midday-4pm | $89 pp • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale • crowneplazahuntervalley.com.au | 02 4991 0944
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Olive Long Table Luncheon This annual alfresco lunch is held among the olive groves with live music throughout the afternoon. It kicks off with a walking tour of the groves and vineyards. A four-course menu will follow, designed by talented chef Frank Fawkner to highlight the quality and flexibility of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and olives, complemented with matching Whispering Brook wines. This year we are excited to welcome as our special guest speaker, a well-known and accomplished Australian intellectual property lawyer and wine science graduate, Marion Heathcote. Marion will talk about Geographical Indications, which are critical to us in Australia in relation to our food, wine and olive industries. • Saturday 1 June | 12pm | $159pp | Members $135pp • Whispering Brook, Rodd St, Broke • whispering-brook.com.au | 02 9818 4126
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TAMBURLAINE WINEMAKERS DINNER A unique food and wine experience where you can learn more about the organic wines of Tamburlaine Winery while enjoying a 5-course menu that complements their organic philosophy. The evening will include a presentation by Tamburlaine’s winemakers and Redsalt’s head chef about the organic processes. Bookings essential. • Saturday 1 June | 7pm | $129pp • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, 430 Wine Country Dr, Lovedale • crowneplazahuntervalley.com.au | 02 4991 0944
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MARGAN COOKING SCHOOL – NOSE-TO-TAIL LAMB MASTERCLASS Master the art of preparing lamb in a masterclass with head chef Thomas Boyd. Our ‘nose to tail’ philosophy shows respect for the entire animal utilising prime cuts as well as secondary ones and you will learn more about our estate-grown, estate-made ethos here at Margan. Afterward enjoy the fruits of your labour with a delicious, three-course lunch in our award-winning hatted restaurant with matched Limited Release Margan wines. • Sunday 16 June | From 10am | $155pp • Margan Family Wines, 1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke • margan.com.au/hunter-valley-events | 02 6519 1317
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Hunter Culinary Association Food Fight Four high profile Australian chefs, each at the top of their game, will go head to head at the highly antici-pated Hunter Culinary Association Food Fight. You decide the winner as guests will be tasked with voting for their favourite dish matched to premium Hunter Valley Wines - A sell out event not to be missed! Canapes from 11am. • Monday 17 June | 11.30am | $195pp includes four-course meal with matching wines • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, 430 Wine Country Dr, Lovedale • hunterculinary.com.au
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HARVEST LUNCH SERIES – MEET THE FARMER As the pioneers of ‘agri-dining’ in the Hunter Valley, Margan winery and restaurant has always focused on its estate-grown, estate-made ethos. Our popular Meet The Farmer dinner was the inspiration for this exciting new series of events that showcases the best regional produce and the farmers behind it. You will get to know more about the farmers that share our values and philosophy of prioritising sustainable, locally-grown produce with a focus on transparency, seasonality and traceability. As farmers managing 100 hectares of vineyards and gardens, we are committed to looking after the land so that it is sustainable for generations to come. Join us and get to know one of our local farmers at this exciting event in June. • Sunday 30 June | 11.30am | $150pp • Margan Family Wines, 1238 Milbrodale Rd, Broke • margan.com.au/hunter-valley-events | 02 6519 1317
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OCean to paddock RidgeView invites you to join us for a gastronomic journey from the ocean to the paddock utilising fresh, home-grown and local produce. Our winemaker and executive chef have worked together to create a seven-course degustation with perfectly paired RidgeView wines. The result is an incredible dining opportunity which will, as in the past, be a sell-out. • Saturday 22 June | 6pm | $150pp • RidgeView, 273 Sweetwater Rd, Pokolbin • ridgeview.com.au | 02 6574 7332
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STAY
ACCOMMODATION OFFERS Escape the winter blues and explore the warmth of all the experiences the Hunter Valley has to offer. Nothing beats the warm comforts of a country stay and the Hunter Valley is lucky enough to have its fair share of ritzy resorts as well as small, boutique B&Bs where the welcome mat is always out. Check out our great short break deals, available over Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival at winecountry.com.au/special-offers | P 02 4990 0900 24 winecountry.com.au 38
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CROWNE PLAZA HUNTER VALLEY WINE, SLEEP, EAT, REPEAT. Relax for a day or two this Hunter Valley Wine and Food Festival. Enjoy overnight deluxe accommodation with buffet breakfast for two, 2 drink vouchers on arrival and 12pm late checkout subject to availability. • Rates starting from $209 (Mid Week) $280 (Friday) $380 (Saturday) • Valid for stays over May & June, full pre-payment required at time of booking and must book two days in advance • Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley, 430 Wine Country Drive, Lovedale • crowneplazahuntervalley.com.au | 02 4991 0000
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HUNTER VALLEY RESORT Why not escape for a couple of days with our Here’s to the Good Life Package, which includes two nights from $169 per night? On-site attractions include our new Adventure Centre with Segway tours, horseriding adventures and electric bike hire. Close by you can enjoy cheese tastings, hot-air ballooning, a massage from Heavenly Hunter… or maybe just finish that book you have been promising yourself to do… Of course, Newcastle’s beaches are only 45 minutes away, and Port Stephens 80 minutes away. So much, so close… Two-night package includes: • Choice of guestroom or cottage for two nights • Buffet breakfast daily • Entry to the Hunter Wine Theatre • Free schooner with every beer-tasting paddle purchase • Tour of the on-site vineyard • Wine tasting with the Resort’s cellarmaster • Discount vouchers for Segway tour, Horseriding adventure, Electric bike hire, Massage treatments • From $169 per night (subject to availability) • Hunter Valley Resort, Cnr Hermitage Rd and Mistletoe Lane, Pokolbin • hunterresort.com.au | 4998 7777
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