There are still some places avail­able for the Feb­ru­ary 18 Cel­lar-Vate winemaker’s din­ner fea­tur­ing the wines from Hunter’s in Marl­bor­ough. You pay $40 and you get to try yummy wine and food matches. Here’s the menu:

Hunter’s Sauvign­on Blanc 2008
On arrival

Hunter’s “Miru-Miru” Brut
Smoked sal­mon canapés on rye with pre­served lem­on and cream cheese spread

Hunter’s “Kaho Roa” winemaker’s selec­tion Sauvign­on Blanc 2006
Chick­en, Medi­ter­ranean veget­ables and cream in filo

Hunter’s Pinot Noir 2006
Medi­um-rare lamb loin on mush­room and sun-dried tomato risotto with pesto oil drizzle

Hunter’s “The Chase” Mer­lot, Pinot Noir, caber­net 2005
Asi­an pork in broth with bok choy and noodles

Hunter’s “Hukapapa” dessert Riesling 2006
Radic­cio, shaved parmes­an and pear salad

If you want to book your­self a place (and we really recom­mend that you do, give Becs a call or flick her an email – becs@cellar-vate.co.nz.