Roam Wine & Food Events
Roam Central Wine & Food Festival – four days of wine tasting events and one epic celebration of Central Otago food, wine and people. Browse our events below to find out more…
Roam Wine & Food Festival
Saturday, 28 January 2023
Cargo Cellar Door, Gibbston
This is the big one – An incredible lineup of local winemakers, food trucks and entertainers, including the legendary Nairobi Trio, Jackie Bristow and Southland’s very own Little Green Men will come together in the stunning grounds of Cargo Cellar Door in Gibbston. Roam each of the themed zones, Rock & Gold, Water & Ice and Fruit & Bloom and let the afternoon roll into the early evening and savour what promises to be one of our district’s most unforgettable events. Tickets only $49 and include, a Roam Central branded wine glass, two complimentary wine tasting vouchers, access to over 34 different Central Otago wineries, craft beer, cider and seltz.
SELECTED RESTAURANTS
26 – 28 January 2023
Central Otago’s best winemakers meet Central Otago’s best restaurants. Roam Around Town gives you a double shot of epicurean delights with a four-course wine and food dinner. Select from top restaurants including including:, Aosta, Arc, Olivers, Giovi, Farelli by Giovi, JSH and Lil Reds QT who will serve up a curated experience exclusively for Roam. Whether you’re a newcomer to the world of wine or a connoisseur, this is an opportunity not to miss.
“The steakhouse to end all arguments” Celebrate your love of meat and library wines from Mt Difficulty, Bald Hills, Kinross, Mondillo and Hawkshead at this all inclusive one off, wine & food matched dinner in the cozy private dining room.
Ticket Price: $170
Farelli’s by Giovi is teaming up with Te Kano, Peregrine, Akarua, Carrick and Waitiri Creek wineries for an all inclusive library wine & food matched dinner. Book your tickets for a one off collaboration where you will experience the very best in hospitality by this Italian family owned restaurant located in the Steamer Wharf, Queenstown.
Ticket Price: $160
Featuring wines from, Maori Point, Brennan, Thyme Hill, Black Quail and Ariosa and set in the alfresco dining area with touches of Italy surrounding you, this authentic Italian wine & food matched dinner will be magical!
Ticket Price $160
The cuisine of Aosta Restaurant in Arrowtown is inspired by the cooking techniques of Northern Italy, paired with ingredients carefully selected from growers, breeders, suppliers and exclusive library wines from Burn Cottage, Nockies Palette, Amisfield, Mora and Wooing Tree, this will be a night to be anticpated.
Ticket Price $180
There are only 35 seats available for this “one off” wine and food matched dinner at Arc. James and Sam will work closely over the coming weeks with winemakers from Rippon, Maude, Nanny Goat, Coalpit and Akitu to curate a culinary masterpiece for this incredibly special dining experience.
Ticket price $160
A gastronomic delight crafted by Head Chef James Waite matched with exquisite library wines from Two Paddocks, Quartz Reef, Pisa Range Prophets Rock and Gibbston Valley wineries is waiting for you within the historical walls of Olivers Restaurant and Bar.
Ticket Price: $160
Selected vineyards
Sunday 29 January 2023
Roam into the heart of Central Otago winemaking country for a relaxed brunch amongst the vines. This exclusive event is hosted by, Amisfield, Mt Rosa, Te Kano, Mora and Domain Thomson Wineries. Tickets start at $115 and are selling out fast. Don’t miss your chance to wrap up the weekend with a long, luxurious Sunday brunch and stunning limited release library wines amongst the always-stunning vineyards of the region.
This exclusive “one off” brunch is a fantastic opportunity to wrap up a weekend of wine, food and adventure! Mt Rosa is pairing up with wineries, Rockburn, Wooing Tree, Nanny Goat, Nockies Palette and Pisa Range. The mouth watering brunch menu has been designed by local Chef Jay Sherwood and will not disappoint.
Ticket Price $115
This exclusive “one off” brunch will be an intimate affair showcasing the venue, food and wine from wineries, Domaine Thomson, Black Quail and Hawkshead. With numbers limited to only 12, this is the perfect opportunity for a special occasion with your nearest and dearest.
Ticket Price $115
A very unique opportunity to share Brunch with a group of Bendigo’s finest winemakers hosted at The Canyon, high up in the Bendigo Hills. With a selection of award winning contemporary wines crafted by Quartz Reef, Prophets Rock, Gibbston Valley, Tarras Vineyards, Maori Point, Peregrine, Mondillo and Ariosa.
Ticket Price $130
An exclusive brunch crafted by local favourites Mora Wines & Artisan Kitchen chefs matched with exquisite Central Otago wines from Mora, Akitu, Two Paddocks, Thyme Hill, Domain Road, Valli, Brennan, Kinross and Rippon is the perfect pairing for a Sunday brunch enhanced by views of the towering Pisa Ranges & sparkling Lake Dunstan and live music from local duo The Pretty New.
Ticket Price $115
SOLD OUT! Join Amisfield and roam their vines at their Lake Hayes restaurant for this exclusive one-off brunch event. Offering a specially curated brunch menu and wine tasting, this limited ticketed experience will sell out quickly.
SOLD OUT! Relax and unwind after the long weekend with a brunch amongst the vines hosted by Te Kano Estate. Partnering with Fusee Rouge, enjoy a delicious brunch paired with Central Otago wines.
Discover the Region
26 – 29 January 2023
A series of pop up events are being held around the region allowing visitors of all types to engage with the wines & personalities of Central Otago in new, engaging and ‘up close and personal’ ways.
A rare chance to see a series of sculptures, paintings and visit an art residency in a glorious private garden. Explore the secret of the art on Nockies Palette wine bottles. Join us for a taste of their award winning wines and pick up a bush and create your own work like a true artist in their amazing art studio.
Ticket Price $150
Join two of Central Otago’s most revered winemakers, Claire Mulholland from Burn Cottage & Rudi Bauer of Quartz Reef at the highly acclaimed Muttonbird in Wanaka. At this one-off event, they will sharing their unique stories and highlight the diversity of wines crafted from their biodynamic vineyards in Bendigo, Lowburn & Bannockburn.
Ticket Price $150
Queenstown Ice Bar & Akarua Wines are teaming up to cool you down on a hot summer night with a glass of champagne and bespoke Akarua Alchemy Ice Wine cocktail amongst 25 tons of ice architecture and sculptures.
Ticket Price: $55
Enjoy an evening performance of local talent in the stunning location, Carrick Winery in Bannockburn. Make yourself comfortable on the lawn, soak up the scenery with a glass of wine and endless pizza while immersing yourself with the great tunes around you.
Ticket Price $59
