Hunter Heroes Food & Wine Pairing Experience – Available Daily Throughout February & March

Discover the essence of Hunter Valley wine and food with our Hunter Heroes Food & Wine Pairing Experience—a guided tasting featuring six exceptional wines, each paired with a gourmet canapé. Available daily at 12PM throughout February and March, this experience highlights the region’s renowned varietals and the perfect food pairings that elevate them.

A Taste of the Hunter Valley

The Hunter Valley is Australia’s oldest and one of its most prestigious wine regions, celebrated for its world-class Semillon, Shiraz, and innovative blends. With a winemaking tradition spanning nearly two centuries, the region’s distinctive climate and soil produce wines that are elegant, expressive, and perfectly suited to food pairing.

Your Experience

Begin with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, before diving into three curated brackets, each featuring two wines that showcase the region’s diversity. Every bracket is paired with a gourmet canapé, thoughtfully designed to complement and enhance the wines.

The Wine & Canapé Pairings

Bracket 1: Crisp & Refreshing

• 2024 Saddler’s Semillon – A vibrant Hunter Valley classic with citrus, crisp acidity, and a refreshing minerality.
• 2024 Saddler’s Verdelho – Bright and tropical, with notes of passionfruit, pineapple, and a lively finish.
  Canapé Pairing: Crab and cucumber canapé – The delicate sweetness of crab and the freshness of cucumber enhance the bright, zesty notes of both wines.

Bracket 2: Aromatic & Textural

• 2024 Saddler’s Wild White – A beautifully balanced off-dry three-varietal blend, with floral aromatics, juicy stone fruit, and refreshing acidity.
• 2023 Winemaker’s Craft Marrowbone Chardonnay – A refined and elegant Chardonnay, offering layers of nectarine, citrus, and subtle oak influence.
  Canapé Pairing: Mediterranean stuffed pumpkin flower – The delicate yet savoury flavour of this dish complement the aromatic Wild White and the rich texture of the Chardonnay.

Bracket 3: Rich & Bold

• 2022 Saddler’s Shiraz – A true Hunter Valley Shiraz, showcasing ripe red and dark berries, spice, and silky tannins.
• 2022 Alessandro Reserve ‘Aurelia’ Shiraz – A premium, bold Shiraz with depth, complexity, and a rich, velvety finish.
  Canapé Pairing: Beef Burgundy pie – The slow-cooked beef and red wine sauce bring out the deep fruit, spice, and earthy richness of these Shiraz wines.

Book Your Experience

This immersive food and wine pairing is a must-do in the Hunter Valley, offering a deep dive into the region’s most celebrated wines alongside expertly crafted food pairings. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just looking for a unique tasting experience, this is the perfect way to explore Hunter Valley’s best.

Available daily at 12PM throughout February & March
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Price: $30RRP | $20CE
Bookings essential – reserve your spot today!

*Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate dietary requests for this experience.