Have you ever fancied yourself as a gourmand, a wine connoisseur, a budding artist even? Perhaps you’d like to try your hand at blending your own wine, or matching food with wine? Or perhaps you’re just looking for the ultimate relaxing long lunch or the thrill of an evening bonfire experience?
Either way, its time to pack your bags and prepare your appetite as today marks the kick-off of the month long Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival, and there are some definite palate pleasers in this year’s program.
Proudly brought to you by Wine Selectors, the 2021 Hunter Valley Wine & Food Festival is a celebration of the regions outstanding wines, diverse and abundant fresh local product and a nod to the clever and creative talent who make the wine stand out in the glass and the food on the plate.
Throughout June in a COVID-safe format, this years’ program is a mix of more than 30 daily and weekly tastings and experiences, alongside innovative and unique one-off events. The program showcases incredible gourmet lunches and winery dinners, wine making, blending and cellaring masterclasses, wine and food pairings, fireworks and bonfires and an array of experiences including hands-on cooking classes for adults and children, painting workshops, cocktail masterclass and outdoor picnics.
The Hunter Valley not only produces world-class wines, it is also New South Wales’ most visited wine region. It has experienced strong visitor demand since COVID restrictions eased in June 2020, driving performance as a destination of choice against many market competitors. The region has welcomed more than 9.3 million visitors in the year ended September 2020.
With the support of Cessnock City Council, Singleton Council and Destination Sydney Surrounds North, this Festival program is receiving funding through the Regional Tourism Bushfire Recovery grants program, an Australian Government bushfire recovery initiative.
The full program, with something for all wine and food lovers, is now live at www.winecountry.com.au/events/wine-and-food-festival
