Sydney Wine Lunch at Sala Dining, Pyrmont
Sunday 26th July. New release Alessandro Reserve wines overlooking Sydney Harbour.
Join the Laureti family for a long lunch at Sala Dining on Jones Bay Wharf. Each course paired with a wine from the new release Alessandro Reserve collection, the famil will be walking you through every glass. Five courses, harbourside views, and an afternoon with the family who made the wines.
What's included | What to expect | The menu | About the venue | Plan your visit | Details | FAQ
📅 Sunday 26th July 2026, 12pm
📍 Sala Dining, Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont
🍷 Five-course lunch, each course paired with a new release Alessandro Reserve wine
What's included
Who this is for
- Wine lovers who want to taste the Alessandro Reserve collection with the people who made it
- Couples and friends looking for a special winter afternoon on Sydney Harbour
- Club Equus members who want to connect with the Laureti family beyond the cellar door
- Anyone celebrating something (or nothing at all) who believes a long lunch is time well spent
What's on in Sydney this July
Sydney's winter long lunch season is one of the best reasons to gather around a table, and this one is worth marking in the diary. On Sunday 26th July, the Laureti family hosts a five-course wine lunch at Sala Dining on Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont, launching the new release Alessandro Reserve wines with the winemakers at the table.
What to expect at your Sydney wine lunch
This lunch is the Laureti family tradition of the long Italian table, the kind of afternoon where the food keeps coming, the wine keeps flowing, and nobody is watching the clock.
You arrive at Sala Dining at the end of Jones Bay Wharf, where the harbour stretches out in front of you and the afternoon stretches out ahead of you.
Canapes start with freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters and buttermilk blini with caviar. From there, five courses unfold at an unhurried pace, each one paired with a wine from across the Alessandro Reserve collection, from the Semillon and Chardonnay through to the Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, finishing with Rare Muscat alongside dessert.
The Laureti family and the winemaking team will be at the table with you, sharing the stories behind the wines, the vintages, and the family tradition this lunch carries. This is not a masterclass. It is a family lunch, and you are part of it.
The menu at your Sydney Harbour long lunch
Each course is paired with a wine from the Alessandro Reserve collection.
Canapes
Freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters with sea samphire and lemon salsa. Buttermilk blini with egg yolk jam, caviar and chives.
Sparkling on arrival
First course
Bluefin tuna crudo with filleti di melanzana, parsley, mint and sherry dressing.
Paired with Alessandro Reserve Semillon and Alessandro Reserve Chardonnay
Second course
Orecchiette with wild boar ragu, stracciatella and basil.
Paired with Alessandro Reserve Shiraz (Hunter Valley) and Alessandro Reserve Shiraz (Langhorne Creek)
Third course
Westholme Wagyu sirloin MBS 8+ with chargrilled caesar lettuce and red wine jus. Served with Ramarro Farm organic leaves, radish, bronze fennel and honey vinegar. Baby kipfler potatoes with preserved lemon.
Paired with Alessandro Reserve Cabernet Shiraz and Alessandro Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Dessert
Cacao Barry 55% chocolate tart with Tasmanian raspberries and raspberry and white balsamic sorbet.
Paired with Rare Muscat
About Sala Dining, Jones Bay Wharf
Sala Dining sits at the end of Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont, where the working harbour meets some of Sydney's best dining. The kitchen is Italian-leaning, the setting is waterfront, and the afternoon light through the wharf is the kind of thing you remember long after the last glass.
It is the right room for this lunch. The Laureti family's Italian heritage, Sala's Italian kitchen, and the Alessandro Reserve wines all belong at the same table.
Planning your visit to Sala Dining Pyrmont
Sala Dining is at the end of Jones Bay Wharf, 26-32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont. A short walk from the Sydney CBD.
The easiest options are the F10 ferry from Barangaroo to Pirrama Park (six minutes walk to Sala) or light rail to Pyrmont Bay stop (a few minutes walk). Bus and car also work. Paid parking is available at nearby Wilson and Secure Parking facilities.
Smart casual dress. Bring a warm jacket as the venue is harbourside in winter.
If you have any dietary requirements, let us know through the booking form when you reserve your place. We will make sure everything is taken care of.
Club Equus members access the member price at checkout.
Details
- Date: Sunday 26th July 2026
- Time: 12pm
- Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
- Venue: Sala Dining, End of Jones Bay Wharf, 26-32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009
- Tickets: $270 | Club Equus members: $260
- Booking cut-off: One week before the event
- Adults only (18+)
- Dietary requirements: Managed through the booking form
Frequently asked questions
What wine events are on in Sydney in July?
Saddler's Creek Wines hosts a five-course wine lunch at Sala Dining on Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont on Sunday 26th July. Each course is paired with a wine from the new release Alessandro Reserve collection, with the Laureti family and the winemaking team at the table.
What is the Alessandro Reserve collection?
Alessandro Reserve is the signature premium collection from Saddler's Creek Wines, named after Alessandro Laureti. The wines are crafted to savour and cellar, spanning Semillon, Chardonnay, Shiraz from both the Hunter Valley and Langhorne Creek, Cabernet Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. This lunch launches the new release.
Where is Sala Dining in Pyrmont?
Sala Dining is at the end of Jones Bay Wharf, 26-32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont. The easiest way to get there is the F10 ferry from Barangaroo to Pirrama Park (six minutes walk) or light rail to Pyrmont Bay stop. Paid parking is available at nearby Wilson and Secure Parking facilities.
Is this lunch good for a special occasion?
It is a beautiful way to celebrate. Five courses, harbourside views, premium wines and an intimate afternoon with the winemakers make it ideal for birthdays, anniversaries or an afternoon you simply want to remember.
Can I request dietary modifications?
Yes. Add your dietary requirements through the booking form when you reserve your place. The team will make sure everything is taken care of.
What should I wear?
Smart casual. Bring a warm jacket as the venue is harbourside and it is winter in Sydney.
Is there parking at Jones Bay Wharf?
Paid parking is available at nearby Wilson and Secure Parking facilities. The F10 ferry to Pirrama Park or light rail to Pyrmont Bay are the easiest options if you prefer not to drive.
The Laureti Way
Saddler's is more than just a winery, it's a Hunter Valley destination we created for bringing people together over good food and wine, family hospitality the Laureti way. The live music, the food from Mangia at Saddler's, the picnic grounds where families gather, they all exist because the point was never just the wine, it was the connection around it. This is a place for making memorable occasions over a glass, the kind you remember long after the glass is empty.
Wine crafted with heart and soul, made for sharing.
Wendy Laureti
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