My backlog of blog posts is getting longer and I am busy trying to work through the list so bare with me and enjoy. If you missed out this year...there is always next year!
Sydney Cellar Door which was part of the NSW Food & Wine Festival was held in Hyde Park on the first weekend in March 2015.
The park played host for the abundant winemakers of NSW wine regions which included Orange, Hunter Valley, Mudgee and Southern Highlands.
Pre-purchased tickets which included a wine tasting glass (essential for any wine tasting event) can be arranged and collected at the beginning.
First stop for us is Bunnamagoo Estate from the Mudgee region. I have not had the opportunity to taste Bunnamagoo before. A friend highly recommended I do.
I particularly liked the Shiraz and have now added this to my bucket list to visit. Bunnamagoo is also known for Mudfest, an International Short Film Festival event (another thing added to the list).
Another Mudgee wine is Moothi Estate, an award winning boutique winery from Mudgee.
I cannot pass up a stop at Ross Hill Wines. I discovered Ross Hill Wines at a Taste of Orange event in Martin Place a few years ago and instantly feel in love with their Pinnacle Series 2011 Shiraz, which to this day is still my favourite wine (and so sad I don't have another bottle).
Told you I loved Ross Hill wines! Their shiraz is peppery and robust.
Twisted River is from the Orange region and their wines are more focused on reds, although they do do whites and a rose too!
Feeling a little peckish we head to Salt, Meats, Cheese for some cheese and olives. I love their olives. Always plump and full of salty goodness.
Sometimes you just have to do a cheese platter and olives with a glass of wine. Forgive me as I cannot remember what cheeses were included!
Over at Hungerford Hill there is a competition running and you can't stop me entering to win a weekend in the Hunter Valley. Helps alot when Hungerford Hill also do a bloody great drop!
Moppity Vineyards grab my attention. A new cool climate wine growing region at Hilltops is emerging. Moppity have recently won many awards for their wines and are growing strength to strength.
Throughout the festival bands and DJ's are playing, people are milling about eating from the many food stalls and also tasting testing at the Mudgee Region markets. There are breakout areas hosted by various companies to chill out and kick back with.
Serious eats are calling and I had to grab a tray of chicken and pork belly bao's from Bao Stop to share between the three of us. They were delicious as always.
This is a fabulous event that gives you access to a huge selections of wineries throughout NSW and I can't wait until next year.
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