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→ Friday, 10th July 2026 from 6.30pm
→ Hosted in Semillon Ballroom, Rydges Resort Hunter Valley
Don’t miss out on the annual pre‑festival dining experience, where three local chefs collaborate with Hunter Valley winemakers to set the tone with matched wines and seasonal plates on the eve of the Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival.
This year, Matt Dillow from the Deck Cafe and Gartelmann Wines returns, joining Gather Executive Chef Ran Kimelfeld, and the Hunter Valley’s own Frank Fawkner of EXP, Australia’s recently crowned Regional Restaurant of the Year.
Bringing his very down-to-earth and unique take on wine to the Hunter Valley, our host this year is Australia’s very own ‘Wine Animal’, Brenden Robnik!
See the details. ↓
Event Details
Date
10 July 2026Time
6.30pm – 10.00pmLocation
The Ballroom
Rydges Resort Hunter ValleyTicket – $149.00
What to Expect
- A specially curated four-course menu with canapés celebrating local produce.
- Perfectly matched Hunter Valley wines and beer with each course.
- Bubbles on arrival.
- Live Q&A and storytelling with the chefs.
Make a night of it!
Purchase tickets to Beyond the Pour and complete the experience with an overnight stay in one of our rooms or villas. Why not add tickets to the Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival and enjoy a full weekend in the Hunter?
Purchase festival tickets
Includes
Breakfast Per Guest Booked. Entry to Festival on Saturday 11th July. Memorabilia Festival Glass. Complimentary First Drink (To the value of $8)
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Menu is subject to change. Please note any dietary requirements during booking.
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