April 29                   Harvest Mass at the Hunter Valley Gardens
April 30                   Wine Country Race Day
May 5-6                   Marrowbone Rd Meander
May 6-20                 Mt Pleasant Estate Photography Exhibition
May 13                     Peterson House Mother’s Day Bubbly Breakfast
May 13                     Wyndham Estate Mothers Day Concert
May 19-20               Lovedale Long Lunch
May 19-20               Debortoli - Fresco Del Mare
May 26-27               Broke Fordwich Spirit of the Vines
June 2                      Mt View Options Challenge
June 3                      Battlefield Bands at Wyndham Estate
June 5                      Hunter Valley Legends Dinner
Throughout May    Treasures of the Orient
All month                 Duck Delights at Esca Bimbadgen
All month                 Degustation Lunch at The Sebel
All month                 McGuigan Wine Appreciation Tutorials
All month                 Tower Estate Taste of Australia
All month                 Pepper Tree Winery Tour
All month                 Harvest Sunday at Grapevines
All month                 Harrigan's Wine Sale

Blessing of the Harvest Mass
Sunday 29th April

All welcome to celebrate the blessing of the grape harvest at the Hunter Valley Gardens chapel. The Mass will begin at 10.00am. A morning tea will be served after the mass.

Hunter Valley Gardens
Broke Road, Pokolbin
p: (02) 4998 4000
e: welcome@hvg.com.au
w: www.hvg.com.au

Cessnock District Learning Centre Charity Race Day
30 April

Wine Country Race Club Cessnock races . Featuring the “Harvest Cup”. Country racing close to the city! Free Entry.

Wine Country Race Club
Racecourse Rd, Cessnock
p: (02) 4961 1573
e: sues@njc.com.au
w: winecountryraceclub.com.au

Meander on Marrowbone
5th & 6th May

Come and Meander on Marrowbone Rd, 5 kilometres, 5 fabulous wineries, 5 unique experiences.

Kelman Vineyards – Vineyard Walks & Pruning Demonstrations 10.30, 12.00, 1.30, 3pm

Saddlers Creeks Wines – Barrel Tastings on the
hour every hour 10 - 3pm

McWilliams Mount Pleasant – Tasting Plates matched to Marrowbone Rd Wineries wines 11.30am – 3.30pm
Drayton’s Family Wines – Winery Tours on the hour
every hour 10 - 3pm

Ivanhoe Wines
– Wine Secrets Classes 10.30, 12.00, 1.30, 3pm

For further information
p: (02) 49915456

Mt Pleasant Estate Photography Exhibition
6th - 20th May

McWilliams Mount Pleasant, will be showcasing imagery taken by Australia’s most famous and celebrated photographer, the late Max Dupain, Photography Exhibition, from 6-20 May 2007.

The evocative collection comprises largely unseen imagery of legendary winemaker Maurice O’Shea and his beloved Mount Pleasant winery, capturing not only the 1950 Mount Pleasant harvest, but the essence of two creative minds, modern thinkers ahead of their time – Dupain and O’Shea.

Exhibition Viewing Times: Open daily from 10.30am – 4.00pm, 6 – 20 May 2007 (Mount Pleasant’s Elizabeth’s Restaurant and cellar door are also open during this time).

Exhibition is FREE of charge

Mount Pleasant Estate
Rosehill Room
401 Marrowbone Road, Pokolbin
p: (02) 4998 7505
w: www.mountpleasantwines.com.au

Mothers day Bubbly Breakfast Peterson House
13th May

Why not treat mum to a sumptuous breakfast in The Magnum Café at Peterson House on mother’s day accompanied, of course, by a glass or two of the finest Peterson House sparkling wine! Situated at the Gateway to Wine Country, Peterson House is the idyllic place to enjoy a bubbly celebration anytime with family and friends.

Peterson House
Cnr Broke Rd & Wine Country Dr, Pokolbin
p: (02) 4998 7881
e: bubbles@petersonhouse.com.au
w: www.petersonhouse.com.au

Mothers Day Concert Wyndham Estate
13th May

Treat Mum to a day to remember. 2 or 3 course A La Carte lunch. Entertainment by legendary rocker Rick Price

Wyndham Estate
700 Dalwood Road, Dalwood
p: (02) 49383444
e: wecellardoor@ orlandowines.com
w: www.wyndhamestate.com.au

Lovedale Long Lunch
19th - 20th May

“The Lovedale Long Lunch is a progressive-type lunch where visitors wine and dine their way around the seven participating Lovedale wineries over the weekend enjoying a glass of wine, gourmet food, fabulous music and art. Come for the day or stay the weekend but don’t miss this exciting moveable feast. Eat; drink, dance and most of all have fun!”

p: (02) 4990 4526
e: lunch@lovedalelonglunch.com.au
w: www.lovedalelonglunch.com.au

“Fresco Dal Mare”- “Fresh from the Sea”
19th - 20th May

Visit De Bortoli Wines and select a plate from deliciously fried scampi, succulent salt and pepper squid or freshly shucked sydney rock oysters to accompany your vertical tasting of the 2003 – 2007 vintages from our Murphy vineyard reserve release semillon; meet and discuss with winemaker Sarah Fagen the unique terrior of the 45 year old Murphy vineyard.Included in your visit is a souvenir glass.
Price $25.00. Bookings recommended.

De Bortoli Wines
532 Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin
p: (02) 4993 8800
e: Hunter_info@debortoli.com.au
w: www.debortoli.com.au

Spirit of the Vines
26th -27th May

Sponsored by Beltana.

Come to Broke Fordwich Spririt of the Vines on the tranquil side
of the valley.
• meet grapegrowers & winemakers from 10 boutique Broke Fordwich wine companies
• chose from over 50 wines
• country style lunch
• local produce
• ability to purchase
unique wines
• live music
Entry $10

Broke Fordwich
Broke Community Hall, Broke
p: (02) 6579 1177

Degustation lunch at The Sebel
Throughout May

Infuzion restaurant at The Sebel Kirkton Park is offering a four course degustation lunch @ $55 per person or matched with Hunter Valley wines @ $75 per person

The Sebel Kirkton Park
336 Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin
p: (02) 4998 7680
e: reservations@tskphv.mirvac.com.au
w: www.mirvachotels.com.au

Treasures of the Orient
Throughout May

See a number of fascinating aspects of Asian culture on show including garden techniques, Origami, Tai Chi, as well as displays, activities, talks and Asian food cooking demonstrations.
Daily 9am – 5pm

Hunter Valley Gardens
Broke Road, Pokolbin
p: (02) 4998 4000
e: welcome@hvg.com.au
w: www.hvg.com.au

McGuigans’ Wine Appreciation Tutorials
Throughout May

Harvest the fruits of wine knowledge at McGuigan Cellars at 2 pm each Saturday in May.

Wine TastingSurvival course
5th and 19th
For wine novices to gain the most out of their wine tasting experience whilst visiting the Hunter.

Discover the delights of food and wine matching
12th and 26th
Using local products and premium McGuigan Wines.
Cost: $20.00 PP
Bookings: essential (limit of 20 participants per session)

McGuigan Cellars
Cnr Broke and McDonalds Rd, Pokolbin
p: (02) 4998 7402
e: mcguigancellars@bigpond.com.au
w: www.mcguiganwines.com.au

Taste of Australia
Throughout May

Visit Tower Estate Winery any Saturday during the Harvest Festival and indulge your tastes with wines from Australia’s greatest wine regions. Enjoy a tutored wine tasting with one of Tower Estate winemaker’s.
Cost: $10 per person bookings essential

Tower Estate
Cnr Halls & Broke Rds, Pokolbin
p: (02) 4998 7989
e: nicole@towerestate.com
w: www.towerestate.com

Harrigan’s Massive Wine Clearance Sale
Throughout May

Just $99 for a case of Premium cleanskin White and Red wines. As a BONUS you will receive 13 bottles to the dozen.

Harrigan’s Irish Pub
Broke Road, Pokolbin
p: (02) 4998 4000
e: harrigans@hvg.com.au
w: www.harrigans.com.au

Duck Delights at Esca Bimbadgen
Throughout May

A rare opportunity to enjoy the surrounds of Esca Bimbadgen by twilight. Friday nights thoughout May, enjoy a special menu of canapés and 4 courses all including the delectable duck.

Esca Bimbadgen at Bimbadgen Estate
790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin
p: (02) 4998 4666
e: functions@bimbadgen.com.au
w: www.bimbadgen.com.au

Pepper Tree Winery Tour
Throughout May

See behind the scenes of one of Australia’s most awarded boutique wineries. Join our guided winery tour and tutored tasting and experience Pepper Tree’s finest 11am and 2pm Thursdays and Fridays. $10

Pepper Tree Wines
Halls Road, Pokolbin
p: (02) 4998 7539
e: cellardoor@peppertreewines.com.au
w: www.peppertreewines.com.au

Harvest Sunday’s at Grapevine
Throughout May

Start your day with a leisurely round of golf. The Hunter Valley Golf and Country Club features a newly designed 18 hole championship golf course set against the backdrop of the beautiful Brokenback mountain ranges.

Harvest Festival
Sunday Golf Special:
$65 per person including cart hire. Golf Bookings essential please call 02 4991 4777

Every Sunday during Harvest Festival Grapevine Bar poolside at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley offers a relaxed afternoon with live entertainment, the iconic Aussie BBQ and a natural oyster bar. Lunch and entertainment start at noon. For enquiries please contact Grapevine Bar on (02) 4991 0947.

Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley
Wine Country Drive, Lovedale
p: (02) 4991 0900
e: switch.hunter@ihg.com
w: www.crowneplaza.com/huntervalley

Inaugural Mount View Wine Options Challenge
2nd June

Join special guest hosts Mikey Robbins, Tony Squires and Stephen (Sandman) Abbott as we crown the Mount View Wine Options Challenge Champion.
The Challenge will be held progressively at Petersons Wines, Briar Ridge Vineyard and Tallavera Grove. Buff or bluff - your guess is as good as any!
Entry is FREE. Optional Paella Pan Celebration dinner with entertainment available. Pre-booked tickets $25. For bookings call 4990 3670

Peterson’s Wines
Lot 21 Mount View Road

Tallavera Grove
749 Mount View Road

Briar Ridge Vineyard
593 Mount View Road

p: (02) 4990 3670
e: indulge@briarridge.com.au
w: www.mountview.biz

Battlefield band
3rd June

One of Scotlands Best Bands
Sunday June 3rd at 2.30pm Lunch from 12 noon Bookings advisable $35/seat

Wyndham Estate
700 Dalwood Road, Dalwood
p: (02) 49383444
e: wecellardoor@ orlandowines.com
w: www.wyndhamestate.com.au

Hunter Valley Legends Dinner
5th June

See here information for Legends Dinner.