Love food & wine? Then you’ll love Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month!
Hunter Valley Wine & Food Month is a month-long celebration of the region’s fine wine and food. The Hunter Valley is home to over 150 wineries and with over 60 decadent events to choose from, we’ve handpicked the ultimate itinerary.
Just two-hours north of Sydney, or fly into Newcastle airport a weekend getaway in the Hunter Valley is a 'must do' this June.
Stroll through Roberts Circa 1876’s organic garden with Executive Chef George Francisco with a glass of Champagne Taittinger and then sit down to a 3 course lunch featuring produce from the garden.
When: Sunday 22 June 2014, 12pm
Where: Roberts Circa 1876 Restaurant, 64 Halls Rd, Pokolbin
Bookings: 02 4998 4998, $75 pp
The Original Margan 100 Metre Meal
Enjoy estate grown Suffolk lamb with garden vegetables with a glass of White Label Barbera. Everything is grown on site within 100 metres of the restaurant! Bookings essential
When: Every Friday-Sunday in June, 12-3pm
Where: Margan Restaurant & Winery, 1238 Millbrodale Rd, Broke
Bookings: 02 6579 1372 $45pp
Icon vs Icon: Grange vs Hunter
Taste Australia’s most iconic wine ‘Penfolds 2009 Grange’ against 3 of the Hunter’s Icons. Taste the wines at your own leisure or join a master class at no extra cost. Bookings required for master class.
When: Daily in June 2014, 10am-5pm
Where: Small Winemakers Centre, 426 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin
Booking: 02 4998 7668 $58pp
A fun, hands-on gnocchi making class followed by a 2 course lunch including the gnocchi dishes prepared by chefs right at your table, using the gnocchi you made. Bookings required
When: Saturday 7 & Saturday 21 June 2014, 11.30am-2pm
Where: Il Cacciatore at Hermitage Lodge, 609 McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin
Booking: 02 4998 7639 $110pp
Garden to Plate Cooking School
Tour the beautiful Margan Kitchen Garden with gardener Pat Hansson, then head to the kitchen for a cooking school with renowned chef Michael Robinson. Afterwards enjoy a leisurely lunch matched with award winning Margan wine. Bookings essential.
When: Friday 13th & Friday 20 June 2014, 10am
Where: Margan Winery, 1238 Millbrodale Rd, Broke
Booking: 02 6579 1372 $85pp
Eat, Drink, Run – Progressive Lunch
A progressive lunch for serious foodies and wine lovers. Travel by bus between 4 venues, grazing along the way on oysters, canapés and tasting plates by renowned local chef Matt Dillow, with matching Hunter wines. Bookings essential.
When: every Saturday & Sunday in June 2014, 10am-3pm
Where: First Creek Wines, Gartelmann Wines, The Deck Café, Verandah Restaurant & Twine Restaurant
Booking: 02 4998 7293, $110pp
Experience the wide open skies and enjoy a selection of Peterson House breakfast canapés and bubbles whilst floating above the scenic Hunter Valley with Restaurant Cuvee & Balloon Aloft. Bookings essential.
When: Every Saturday in June 2014, Sunrise
Where: Meet at Peterson House, Cnr Broke Rd & Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin
Bookings: 1300 723 279, $319pp
Fireside Port & Cheese Tasting
Join the Tintilla family by the fire & learn about different winemaking techniques. Taste a range of delicious liqueurs wines and examples of vintage and barrel-aged styles. Bookings required.
When: Every Saturday in June 2014, 4.30-6pm
Where: Tintilla Estate, 725 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin
Bookings: 02 6574 7093, $30pp
High Tea at Café Elan is a decadent affair in the cosy lounge best shared with friends or family. Indulge in Tea Forte teas and a tiered platter of delightful treats, served on crisp white linen and vintage crystal. Bookings required.
When: Every Friday-Monday in June 2014, 9am-5pm
Where: Chateau Elan, Vintage Dr, Rothbury
Bookings: 02 4998 2501, from $45pp
For a full calendar of events, click here. To book your ultimate Hunter Valley accommodation browse our Hunter Valley collection and book with alluxia.com
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