The Alessandro Wine and Food Pairing is a sit-down experience in the Barrel Room at Saddlers Creek Wines in Pokolbin, the heart of the Hunter Valley. Six wines from the Alessandro Reserve collection, each matched to a plate built for each wine by Chef Chiero, our Venetian-trained chef. This is the Laureti way of eating made into an afternoon, good wine, good food, no rush.

You are guided through six courses, white to red. Each wine is poured beside the dish made to sit with it, from a delicate Semillon with whipped cod croquette through to the 95-point Alessandro Reserve Shiraz with chicken liver mousse on toasted brioche. Your host walks you through what to notice and why each match works.

Course One
2023 Alessandro Reserve Semillon
Potato and Whipped Cod Croquette, Lemon Mayo

Course Two
2021 Maria Reserve Semillon
Beetroot Cured Salmon, Yoghurt, Dill, Mint

Course Three
2024 Alessandro Reserve Chardonnay — 94 points Halliday
Pumpkin Tortello, Burnt Butter and Sage

Course Four
2023 Alessandro Reserve Shiraz — 95 points Halliday
Chicken Liver Mousse, Marsala, Toasted Brioche, Confit Shallots

Course Five
2021 Alessandro Reserve Cabernet Shiraz, Langhorne Creek
Beef Polpetta al Sugo

Course Six
2021 Alessandro Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek
Bresaola, Pecorino and Rocket, Puffy Bread

Couples, friends, food lovers and anyone who wants more than a standard tasting. No wine knowledge needed. Come curious.

The Barrel Room is indoors and warm but July and August are cold in the Hunter Valley so it is recommended to bring extra layers of clothing.

Time: 12:00pm, Wednesday to Saturday
Duration: 90 minutes
Venue: Barrel Room, Saddler's Creek Wines
Season: 8 July to 31 August 2026

Adults only (18+). Menu subject to seasonal changes.