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Hunter by the harbour

The ultimate food and wine showcase over 28 great days! Sample world-class wines, meet local producers and try distinctly Hunter inspired menus.

Take the best of the Hunter Valley and Sydney’s sparkling harbour for the ultimate food and wine showcase!

You might say good food, wine, a bit of sunshine, mixed in with some great company is good for the soul – at least we think so.

Introducing Sydney’s newest food and wine festival – Hunter by the Harbour! Over 28 great days, Cockle Bay Wharf restaurants and bars are partnering with some of the most skilled winemakers, providores and artisans from the Hunter Valley to showcase their craft.

On offer are wine makers dinners, food and wine master classes and special tastings at an array of Cockle Bay Wharf venues plus Hunter Valley weekend markets on the Promenade.

Indulge in the best of regional in the city, during the very first Hunter by the Harbour festival from 12 October to 8 November.

EVENT INFO	DESCRIPTION					BOOKINGS REQUIRED
MEET THE WINE MAKER	Bringing the best of Italian food together with a winery synonymous for producing quality Australian wines – this is the McWilliams Wine Makers Dinner. Indulge in a 4-course degustation from Baia the Italian with matching McWilliams wines presented by the winemaker himself.	Thursday 15 October	$105pp	Baia the Italian	McWilliams	BOOK NOW
CHEF AND WINE MAKERS DINNER	This specially crafted evening brings together the talents of Nick’s Head Chef Stephen Davies and Brokenwood’s Senior Winemaker Stuart Hordern. The collaboration is about showcasing the seasons best in local seafood, paired with delectable wines from the Hunter Valley. You can expect to enjoy canapés and a four-course menu prepared by Stephen and his skilful team, plus expertly matched wines from Brokenwood.	Thursday 15 October	$190pp	Nicks Seafood Restaurant	Brokenwood	BOOK NOW
WINE 101	Learn how to pair a range of wines with delectable dishes to create perfect matches. Your newfound knowledge is bound to impress any guests at your next dinner party! Perhaps best of all Brad Russ from Tulloch Wines will take you through his expert tips to help you match affordable wines with dishes you can easily create at home.	Thursday 22 October	$65pp	Blackbird Café	Tulloch Wines	BOOK NOW
CALAIS ESTATE WINE DINNER	Sit back and treat yourself to this exclusive dinner – canapés + 3 course dinner of the finest seafood with a showcase of Calais Estate’s boutique wines. This is your chance to sample Calais Estate’s extensive boutique wine list, one of the largest in the Valley, and meet the family behind the brand. It will be a great night of fine food, beautiful wines and lots of fun!	Thursday 22 October	$138pp	Nicks Seafood Restaurant	Calais Estate	BOOK NOW
DE IULIIS WINE MAKERS DINNER	Calling all lovers of Shiraz! Award wining winemaker, Mike De luliis will personally showcase the best of his range of Shiraz in an intimate arena. Learn more about the wine making process and taste for yourself the subtle differences in this special range of Shiraz - what will be your favourite? Situated in the home of mouthwatering steaks, ribs and seafood, the I’m Angus 4 course menu will be perfectly matched with De luliius wines!	Tuesday 27 October	$105pp	I'm Angus Steak House	De Iuliius	BOOK NOW
WINE 101	Learn how to pair a range of wines with delectable dishes to create perfect matches. Your newfound knowledge is bound to impress any guests at your next dinner party! Perhaps best of all Brad Russ from Tulloch Wines will take you through his expert tips to help you match affordable wines with dishes you can easily create at home.	Thursday 29 October	$65pp	Blackbird Café	Tulloch Wines	BOOK NOW
WINE 101	Learn how to pair a range of wines with delectable dishes to create perfect matches. Your newfound knowledge is bound to impress any guests at your next dinner party! Perhaps best of all Brad Russ from Tulloch Wines will take you through his expert tips to help you match affordable wines with dishes you can easily create at home.	Thursday 5 November	$65pp	Blackbird Café	Tulloch Wines	BOOK NOW
PETERSON'S WINE MAKERS DINNER	This is your chance to find out everything you've always wanted to know about wine, wine and food matching and winemaking in the Hunter Valley. Michael Partridge joins us for this intimate evening of fine wine teachings and exceptional food pairings from Café Del Mar’s head Chef Ben Fitton and his experienced team.	Wednesday 11 November	$169pp	Café del Mar	Petersons Wines	BOOK NOW
WINE SHOWCASE	Pair your Adria meals with a wine (or two) from Hungerfood Hill’s Classic Series. Choose from a delightful drop of the Classic Series Hunter Valley Shiraz or Verdelho. Hungerford Hill Classic Series wines champion the most suitable grape varieties from the finest NSW wine regions. Careful nurturing by their winemakers provides the wine with a background signature that is always based on freshness and drinkability.	All Month	Menu prices	Adria	Hungerford Hill	Event booking not required
WINE SHOWCASE	Tuck into a delectable tasting plate of cheese and cured meats and your pick of premium McWilliams wine from the Hunter Valley. 1 item + glass of wine \| $25 2 items + glass of wine \| $35 3 items + glass of wine \| $45	All Month	Menu prices	Baia the Italian	McWilliams	Event booking not required
WINE SHOWCASE	Pair your Blackbird Cafe meals with a wine (or two) from Hunter Valley’s finest, Tulloch Wines.	All Month	Menu prices	Blackbird Café	Tulloch Wines	Event booking not required
WINE SHOWCASE	Hunter Valley’s famous Peterson’s are serving some of their best sparkling, red and white wines this month. Come in, try for yourself and match one to your dish.	All Month	Menu prices	Café del Mar	Petersons Wines	Event booking not required
WINE SHOWCASE	Pair your I’m Angus Steakhouse meals with a wine (or two) from First Creek Wines Premium range. Choose from a First Creek Premium Semillon with clean crisp characteristics and wonderful citrus flavours, OR a First Creek Premium Shiraz with mulberry and blackberry flavours, a hint of spice and a long satisfying finish.	All Month	Menu prices	I'm Angus Steak House	First Creek Wines	Event booking not required
WINE SHOWCASE	Whilst you kick back at Nick’s Café & Bar why not try our special Hunter Valley wine showcase from Calais Estate. Take your your pick from the Calais Estate Shiraz - complex with plenty of dark berry fruits and mocha spiced tannins or the Estate Chardonnay – flavorsome with tones of honey and vanilla.	All Month	Menu prices	Nicks Café & Bar	Calais Estate	Event booking not required
WINE SHOWCASE	Pair your Nick’s Seafood meals with a wine (or two) from First Creek Wines Premium range. Choose from a First Creek Premium Semillon with clean crisp characteristics and wonderful citrus flavours, OR a First Creek Premium Shiraz with mulberry and blackberry flavours, a hint of spice and a long satisfying finish.	All Month	Menu prices	Nicks Seafood Restaurant	First Creek Wines	Event booking not required
WINE SHOWCASE	Pair your meal at Pontoon with a wine (or two) from the Hunter Valley’s famous Brokenwood wines. Choose from a Brokenwood Sauvignon Semillon or a Brokenwood Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot.	All Month	Menu prices	Pontoon Bar	Brokenwood	Event booking not required
MEAT ME AT THE BAR	The best of Hunter beer and beef in one place – MEAT Me At The Bar! Tuck into a Hunter Valley Steak Sandwich OR Hunter Valley Black Angus Burger, served with chips and local produce from the Hunter region – ONLY $15!	All Month	Menu prices	Pontoon Bar	Hunter Valley Premium Meats	Event booking not required
TAP TAKEOVER	We're having a month long Tap Takeover with $7.50 schooners from the Hunter Valley’s famous Murrays Craft Brewing Co. Take your pick from Murray’s Moon Boy Golden Ale, a refreshing summer ale or Angryman Pale Ale, a classic US pale ale.	All Month	Menu prices	Pontoon Bar	Murrays Craft Brewery Co.	Event booking not required
POP UP BAR	Experience a brand new pop up bar where you can learn about and taste three of Murrays Craft Brewing Co’s core range of fabulous beers brewed locally in the Hunter Valley. At $7.50 a pop it’s a great investment for a good drop of Aussie beer.	Saturday 31 October & Sunday 1 November (from 2pm)	Menu prices	Pontoon Bar	Murrays Craft Brewery Co.	Event booking not required