Join some of the state’s most interesting winemakers over dinner – at hatted
Sydney restaurants or at one-off gatherings across regional NSW. Never been
to Tumbarumba? Excited about Canberra wines? Want to explore the Bathurst
story? Here’s a way around the regions, at the dining table.

What's new? What's ahead? At 4Fourteen

What’s new? What’s ahead? At 4Fourteen Get the low-down on the ‘it’ grapes of 2013 from two of our most progressive wine-makers, young gun Alex Retief from Hilltops/Gundagai and award-winner Peter Logan from Mudgee. They’ll pour a series of wines from their treasure trove to match an amazing four course shared menu from chefs Colin Fassnidge and Carla Jones, at one of Sydney’s newest ‘it’ dining destinations. Hosted by Good Food Guide co-editor and Festival director Joanna Savill.

4fourteen

Mar 4, 6.30pm

$110.00

10 years on...

"10 years on..." Since 2003, Eschalot has championed food and wine from the Southern Highlands. Come and join us in our 10th birthday celebrations by tasting the finest of what the region has to offer. Richard, Eliza and David have put together an 8 course tasting menu with matching wines from local wineries such as Tertini and Pulpit Rock. 6.30 for 7.00pm dinner Limited to 50 seats.

Eschalot Restaurant

Mar 7, 6.30

$150.00

Sem, spice and single vineyards at The Malaya

Take a tour of the Hunter Valley with De Iuliis wines and The Malaya restaurant. Join De Iuliis wine maker, Michael De Iuliis for a delicious evening of Hunter Semillon & single vineyard wines, elegantly matched with the aromatic spices and robust flavours of south east Asia, over a sumptuous four course degustation at The Malaya. Reservations essential

The Malaya

Mar 12, 6.30pm

$110.00

Wine, Women and Wine-making at Sepia

Wine, women and wine-making At Sepia Some of our most talented NSW winemakers are women – including Debbie Lauritz from Cumulus in Orange and Sarah Crowe from Hunter winery, Bimbadgen. With ebullient host (and wine expert in her own right) Lyndey Milan, expect a bit of serious girl power. And some excellent wines to match Sepia chef Martin Benn’s extraordinary three hat food. Four courses and matched wines. Please advise dietary requirements at time of booking.

Sepia

March 12, 6:30pm

$170.00

Hidden Gems at the Historic Royal Hotel

This will be THE Canberra District wine dinner of 2013! While the wine district is well known for Shiraz and Riesling – due to the geographic diversity of the region, it produces many outstanding wines from other varieties – truly Liquid Geography! Taste some of these wines at GRAZING Restaurant (located in the historic Royal Hotel, Gundaroo) - matched with a sensational menu devised by young innovative chef Kurt Neumann which will incorporate regional produce, including from the restaurant's own organic kitchen garden. 6.30pm for 7pm start

Grazing

Mar 14, 6.30pm

$120.00

Riverina Rarities

Riverina Rarities - rare and unusual wines from the Riverina. Join Mike Bennie and the Riverina's winemakers on a journey exploring the heritage and development of the region's wines.

Novus Restaurant

Mar 14, 7pm

$100.00

Tonic @ The Old Picture Theatre - Orange Region

Celebrating the elegant cool-climate wines of the Orange region, join Shaun Arantz of Racine and Tony Worland of Tonic at the Old Picture Theatre for a long lunch. Canapes and a 3-course lunch matched with a selection of wines from Ross Hill, Philip Shaw, Belgravia, Cumulus, Printhie, Angullong, Highland Heritage and Brangayne. A selection of Wines that will show that Orange is the "Coolest" region in the state! Bus from Orange included in price.

Tonic: The Old Picture Theatre

Mar 17, 12.30pm

$130.00

Join Alex Retief and the team from Pinbone as they take over the kitchen at Café 1812 for a unique pop-up dinner. Four courses matched with seven wines. Solely NSW produce including organic beef and bio-dynamic wines sourced from Winbirra, the Retief family property in Wagga. Places limited, so book early!!

Cafe 1812 at Berkelouw Books

Mar 19, 6.30pm

$95.00

The trophy test At Buon Ricordo

What makes an award-winning wine? Meet the man who helps decide that – The Sydney Morning Herald’s Huon Hooke – and two heavy-hitters when it comes to getting the gongs: Adrian Lockhart from Hungerford Hill (twice awarded NSW Wine of the Year) and Simon Steele from another serious Hunter star, Brokenwood. And all this at one of Sydney’s favourite Italian restaurants, two-hatter Buon Ricordo, under chef Armando Percuoco (no stranger to the Hunter either).

Buon Ricordo

Mar 19, 6.30pm

$160.00

Hastings River Tour of the Regions Dinner

Celebrate the temperate, maritime climate wines of Greater Port Macquarie by joining young, innovative Head Chef, Blake Dyer, at The Corner Restaurant for a 5 tasting plate sensation. Each tasting plate will be complimented with the best of this growing, dynamic wine region.

The Corner Restaurant

Mar 21, 6.30pm

$110.00

Many hands make tasty work…

Cobblestone Lane in conjunction with amazingbathurst.com.au, present a dinner showcasing outstanding local food suppliers & the best wines produced in the Bathurst region since the year 2000. Hosted by local Author & foodie Mary Moody.

Cobblestone lane

Mar 22, 6.30pm

$110.00

Heroes & Icons - Mudgee

Heroes & Icons will showcase the best of the wines, people and stories that contribute to the Mudgee wine region. The inaugural Heroes & Icons award will be presented during the evening to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the Mudgee Wine industry. The eight course local produce menu will be matched to some of Mudgees great museum wines and future stars. The evening will be compared by Peter Howard.

Lowe Wines

Mar 23, 7pm

$110.00

Hunter Icons

Muse Restaurant is teaming up with the most iconic Wineries in the Hunter Valley to create a memorable lunch event that represents the 'best' of a region. Join chef Troy Rhoades-Brown and winemakers from Tyrrells, Hungerford Hill, Brokenwood, Lakes Folly and Keith Tulloch Wines for a 5 course lunch matched with premium wines.

Muse Restaurant

Mar 23, 11:30am

$124.00

Tumbarumba Sparkles

Celebrate Tumbarumba with it's high altitude wines which display pure minerality derived from the rich volcanic soils of this region. This emerging Sparkling and Chardonnay region is only just being discovered, join us and enjoy award winning wines including the Courabyra 805 2012 Citibank "Best Sparkling in NSW" along with the Eden Road Chardonnay, voted by James Halliday as best regional Chardonnay 2012. The menu will feature regional flavours with chef Robyn Jones from Elm's Restaurant. Robyn has had over 30 years experience in the wine and food industry. This 4 course menu features Tumbarumba at it's best.

Elm's Restaurant

Mar 23, 6.30pm

$85.00

Regionality and Premium Wines at Marque

Where better to talk about the best in regional, premium wine than at Marque, the three hat restaurant that is ranked among the best in the world? Join chef Mark Best and his team for a four-course menu matched with stellar bottles from Printhie and De Iuliis wineries. Compare and contrast the styles and terroirs of two great wine-making regions, Orange and the Hunter. Hosted by The Age Epicure’s wine guru, Ralph Kyte-Powell.

Marque

Mar 26, 6.30pm

$170.00

Cowra regional showcase

Jane Grover, author of "The Naked Chef: The Way Food Was Meant To Be", will be doing a cooking demonstration and a tasting menu showcasing Cowra's local produce matched with Cowra's organic wines. As a wholefood chef and author, Jane's aim is "to equip and empower you to be unafraid to cook and eat well, meaning you can live a healthier life - you, your family and the next generations.’ Price including cooking demonstration and wines

The Old Vic

Mar 30, 6.30pm

$65.00