Hunter Valley Wine Dinner
Saddler’s Creek Wines is delighted to partner with Oak & Vine at Cypress Lakes Resort to present an exclusive four-course food and wine dinner on Wednesday, 13th August.
Hosted in the elegant surrounds of one of the Hunter Valley’s premier resorts, this evening promises a refined celebration of contemporary Sri Lankan cuisine, paired seamlessly with a curated selection of premium Saddler’s Creek wines.
The Culinary Experience
The menu, designed by Chef Vinura De Silva, showcases bold, balanced flavours and traditional Sri Lankan influences, presented with modern finesse. Each course is thoughtfully paired with wines that elevate and enhance the dining experience.
The Menu
First Course
Spice-marinated baked Barramundi
Kiri Hodi – egg & cheese kottu – garlic, spinach
Wine Pairing: 2025 Saddler’s Rosé
Second Course
Devilled Beef – tender coated beef fried and tossed in housemade sauce
Wine Pairing: 2023 Winemaker’s Craft Malbec
Third Course
Pork Mustard Dry Curry
Milk rice – chilli onion sambol – curry leaves
Wine Pairing: 2022 Alessandro Reserve ‘Aurelia’ Shiraz
Fourth Course
Jaggery Bavarois
Caramelised cashew wafer
Wine Pairing: 2019 Saddler’s Botrytis Semillon
A Curated Twist
To open the evening, guests will be welcomed with a glass of the 2023 Alessandro Reserve Chardonnay, served throughout the event to demonstrate its remarkable versatility across a range of flavours and textures.
This elegant and textural wine will offer a thoughtful counterpoint to the menu’s spice and structure—an exploration of how Chardonnay can confidently challenge traditional pairing expectations.
Event Details
- Venue: Oak & Vine, Cypress Lakes Resort
- Date: Wednesday, 13th August
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Tickets: $127 per person (inclusive of four courses with matched wines)
Please note: All bookings and enquiries can be made directly with Oak & Vine
