Experience the best of NSW Wine at pop-up events + happy hours across the city, as well as Sydney Cellar Door on Nov 9/10.
NSW Wine Month kicks off this November, transforming the city into a hub for wine lovers eager to explore the best of New South Wales’ renowned wine regions. With support from Destination NSW and The Rocks, this four-week festival offers wine aficionados the perfect excuse to stay local while savouring wines from across the state.
Sydney Cellar Door Festival: The Heart of the Celebration
On November 9-10, head to the scenic Tallawoladah Lawns in The Rocks for the Sydney Cellar Door festival, where over 40 wineries from NSW’s 16 wine regions converge. Free to attend, this flagship event invites guests to purchase a tasting glass and tokens, offering a perfect opportunity to sip and sample wines from premier local producers like Brokenwood, Tyrrell’s, Philip Shaw, and De Beaurepaire.
Taste the Regions at Sydney’s Top Venues
Throughout the month, top Sydney venues are offering exclusive NSW Wine Month events. Take a break from the usual with specials like a High Altitude Wine pairing at Sydney Tower’s Bar 83, where you’ll enjoy East 33 Sydney Rock oysters alongside Philip Shaw sparkling wines from the Orange region. Or, if you’re near Taronga Zoo, experience a Wine, Dine & Stay night, with biodynamic wine pairings led by Sommeliers Australia President Louella Mathews and winemaker Nadja Wallington.
Special Events to Bookmark
- Margan Pop-Up Cellar Door at Chiswick: On November 14, Margan Family Wines brings its cellar door experience to Sydney’s Chiswick, led by Ollie Margan from 4-7 p.m.
- Sunday Long Lunch at The Blue Door: Indulge in share-style plates paired with NSW wines on November 17 and 24.
- Tractorless Vineyard’s Degustation Dinner: Enjoy a regenerative dining experience at Blue Door on November 20, with Tractorless Vineyard’s finest.
- Applejack Hospitality: Sample regional wines from a special NSW menu at Bopp & Tone, RAFI North Sydney, and more, bringing a taste of wine country to city dining.
With NSW wines still representing only a small share of wine lists across Sydney, NSW Wine Month is a great opportunity to spotlight the variety and quality NSW has to offer. Wine lovers are encouraged to explore the full program and get updates by following @nswwine or visiting nswwinemonth.com.au.
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