Urban Vineyard

Overview

For most Australians, Queenstown is synonymous with black runs, half-pipes and spectacular mountainscapes. But it’s also one of New Zealand’s premier food and wine destinations. And the locals want Sydney to know it. So, for the first week of April, they’ll be transforming The Winery Surry Hills into a mini-Queenstown. There’ll be an alpine-esque makeover, passionate producers and a handpicked selection of wines and gastronomic specialties.

Special events include Wine 101 with expert sommelier Sarah Limacher (Tuesday, April 1); a ‘Trust the Chef’ laneway dinner, designed and delivered by Amisfield Bistro head chef Jay Sherwood (Wednesday, April 2); and a Cheese Gorge Board night (Thursday, April 3).

The ‘Break Out Menu’ will be available all week, showcasing Sherwood's signature creations, matched with wine from several Central Otago wineries, including Amisfield, Mount Edward, Gibbston Valley, Two Paddocks, Peregrine and Valli.

If that’s not enough to inspire a visit to The Winery, how does the chance of winning a $10,000 foodies’ holiday to Queenstown sound? Just head along at any point during the week, take a snap of yourself sampling one of the drinks on offer and you’ll be in the running.