Festival 101** Pyrmont Festival

This weekend we attended the Pyrmont Festival, where we got to experience some delicious wines from the Mudgee region.

The festival was a two-day outdoor Wine, Food and Art event with free entry* in Pirrama Park. The event catered to the whole family, with a program of live music and local artists across both days, as well as rides and children’s entertainment.

We were able to meet the wine-makers and taste a great selection of wines, here are some of our favourites; Walter Wines 2009 shiraz, Gooree Park Wines 2014 Crowned Glory Chardonnay, and Huntington Estate 2010 Shiraz.

We were also able to sample a broad range of delightful foods including some yummy biscuits by indigiearth. 

If you missed out on attending the Pyrmont Festival this weekend don’t worry as you can still attend some of the dining events.

Here’s more information on dining highlights:

• 19th May – The Apprentice at TAFE NSW Wine Dinner – A dining experience where menus are designed, prepared and served at five-star level by the rising stars of Sydney’s hospitality industry, with wines from Bunnamagoo Estate. Tickets $65 pp.
• 20th May – Signorelli Gastronomia will host an incredible four-course dining experience with all courses expertly matched with Huntington Estate Wines. Tickets $80pp.
• 20th May – The Sydney Connection Progressive Dining Walk. Strictly limited to just 10 guests, this one-night only event highlights the diverse range of hospitality options available in the Pyrmont precinct. Locations include Gallon Bar for a pre-dinner drink, Brio for contemporary Australian food enjoyed in an historic Terrace, The Persian Room for authentic, aromatic Persian delights on a candle lit terrace, and then finishing up at LuMi for some casual fine dining. The event will be from 6.30 -10.30pm with tickets at $150pp.
• 21st May – ‘Progressive Dinner Safari’ at Harbourside Darling Harbour where guests can drink in the beautiful views while enjoying signature dishes from four of the Centre’s best restaurants, Cohibar, Zaafran, Criniti’s, and Cyren, all matched with Mudgee Region Wines. All proceeds from the Dinner will benefit Barnados Australia. Tickets $100pp.
• 22nd May – Flying Fish Restaurant and Bar presents a four course degustation with Wines from Mudgee’s iconic Huntington Estate. Tickets $120pp.
• 22nd May – At Cafe Morso on the water’s edge of Jones Bay wharf, Chef Justin King will deliver a finely crafted menu matched with Bunnamagoo Estate Wines to delight you. Tickets $99pp.
• 23rd May – Blue Eye Dragon’s award winning restaurateur Muriel Chen hosts a 10-course banquet at the Heritage St. Bede’s Church Hall matched to Wines from Mudgee’s Gooree Park Wines. Tickets $80pp.
• 23rd May – Bar Zini Cafe and Wine Bar, Pyrmont’s own little slice of Florence, presents great Italian food with wines from Mudgee’s Vinifera Estate. Tickets $70pp.
• Throughout the Festival, Pyrmont ‘locals’ can sample great Mudgee Wines and even Spirits at Pyrmont venues including Foundry 616, 1888 Hotel, Pyrmont Point Hotel, Brio Tapas and Bar, Made in Italy and Biaggio Cafe’.

For more event information, tickets and accommodation go to www.pyrmontfestival.com.au