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25.05.12
The Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month
Whether you dream of sitting by the fire sipping wine or indulging in the gourmet taste of fabulous food and produce this winter, the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month has it all. In its sixth year, the event is a gastronomic delight and a great opportunity for visitors to meet the Winemakers, Chefs and Producers from the region.
Proudly supported by Destination NSW, the Hunter Valley Wine Industry Association will present a series of activities and events set to warm those winter blues over the month of June. Every year the event sees many wine and food enthusiasts head to the world renowned wine region for an indulgent taste of the local produce and wine.
With accommodation and experience packages that will get all budgets excited, event goers can immerse themselves in wine flights by the fire, food and wine matching, the opportunity to become a wine judge, mix and make cocktails, dine with famous winemakers and much more.
All of these activities provide a chance for visitors to become a part of the local community and share their Hunter Valley wine and food culture, along with all the other wonderful things the region has to offer. Get in quick and plan a winter getaway for something to look forward to.
A sample of the many activities and packages on offer are below.
Spicer’s Winter Fireside Package
Indulge this winter with a two night accommodation package in a King Spa Suite with your own log burning fireplace and spa ensuite. Receive a complimentary arrival mini bar with local bubbles and lots of goodies, a three course dinner for two in Restaurant Botanica on one evening (available Wed-Sun), Parisian Breakfast daily, one hour in-suite Fireside Massage Treatment per person, and a bottle of Hunter Valley Shiraz and toasting marshmallows to enjoy after the massage. $549 per couple per night midweek or $649 per couple per night over a weekend. Available throughout June.
Fireside Indulgence at Tintilla
Join the Lusby family at Tintilla in front of their cellar door fire to discover the luscious world of fortified wines – the ultimate indulgence. Tintilla have a vast array of these delicious "soul-warmers", including Liqueur wines made from semillon, chardonnay, cabernet and shiraz, and examples of both Vintage and Barrel-aged styles. Learn all about the different winemaking techniques and as a special treat, the Tintilla Old Parish 15 year barrel-aged Liqueur Shiraz will be available. Samples of the wines will be accompanied by cheese platters, the perfect warm-up before dinner at one of the Hunter's great boutique wineries. Every Saturday in June 4:30pm – 6:30pm.
Chardonnay cures everything!
Scarborough Wine Co will offer a special Cellar Door Edible Experience every Saturday and Sunday throughout June. A cheese plate with a selection of cured meats will be available to enjoy whilst tasting for free. This will be on offer at the Gillards Rd cellar door from 9am – 5pm and at Scarborough on Hermitage from 10am – 5pm. You can also pre order a local cheese and cured meats hamper and a bottle of Yellow Label Chardonnay or Vintage Blend Pinot Noir for $35 to take on the road. Groups of eight or over must book at either cellar door for wine tasting with complimentary local cheese and cured meats plate.
Wine Tasting L’s
At 10:30am everyday throughout June McGuigan Cellar Door will host a beginner’s course that will provide you with all the basic skills to maximise the enjoyment and educational experience of wine tasting. In this session, McGuigan will provide an informative but fun overview of how wine is made and ways to get the best out of your wine tasting experience. This is the perfect opportunity to commence your tasting journey around the Hunter Valley. Cost $10.00.
Steak and Shiraz Matching Challenge
The Hunter Valley Steakhouse at Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens, invites you to partake in a unique 'Match your Shiraz and Steak Experience' from 5.30pm – 6.30pm every evening during the month of June 2012. For only $15pp (free when dining afterwards) you will be served a number of different samples of Hunter Valley Steaks (cooked to perfection) accompanied by Hunter Valley Shiraz, with these samples we challenge you to identify the best match. Aiding in your selection will be some tasting notes and of course our Chef's selection and winery representative to see how well you fair. To book call 02 4998 2000 or visit www.mercurehuntervalley.com.au.
Winemakers Table with Sarah Crowe
Join Bimbadgen’s Senior Winemaker Sarah Crowe, for an intimate private dining experience on Saturday, 2 June 2012 at 6.30pm, and learn first-hand the wines and styles that inspire Sarah’s awarded range. Executive Chef Ebonnie Newby will also introduce the four course degustation menu. Indulge in this exclusive experience at ‘the Bunker’ Private Dining Room, Bimbadgen for $140pp including matching wines. Bookings essential. Call 02 4998 4666 or email [email protected] or book online at www.bimbadgen.com.au.
Accommodation Partners
Immerse yourself in the Hunter Valley lifestyle with a month long series of intimate events celebrating their glorious food and wine culture. Book your accommodation with the Hunter Valley Wine and Food Month Accommodation Partners Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens www.mercurehuntervalley.com.au or Pokolbin Village www.pokolbinvillage.com.au.
For a full month’s program, individual event details, and information on how to book tickets and accommodation visit www.huntervalleyuncorked.com.au
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