The Rees Hotel Queenstown announces 2020 Culinary Series Events

The Rees Hotel Queenstown is once again hosting their exclusive, tailor-made Culinary Series Events which have been highly successful for many years. Indulge in some of the best cuisine and wine New Zealand has to offer, while taking part in thought-provoking conversation surrounding viticulture, local produce and the wine industry.

Award-winning executive chef of The Rees’ True South Dining Room, Corey Hume, has designed creative seasonal dishes which will be perfectly paired with sophisticated local and international wines. At the end of the night, retreat to your stylish Executive Lake View Hotel Room. In the morning, enjoy a full cooked breakfast for two and take in sweeping views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables Mountains from your balcony.

Friday 21^st August – Felton Road Winemakers Dinner

• Event: 6:30pm at The Rees’ True South Dining Room for 6 wines and 6 courses including a welcome drink and canapes.
• Tickets: $NZ135 per person – buy tickets here.

Hosted by The Rees’ chief executive, Mark Rose and Felton Road’s chief winemaker, Blair Walter.

This evening is one not to be missed, with guests savouring mouth-watering meals from a bespoke menu designed by Corey Hume, while enjoying the crème de la crème of Felton Road. Labelled a ‘star producer’ by The Times, Felton Road’s vineyards are managed organically and biodynamically, generating some of Central Otago’s most prestigious Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling whites. The wineries are led by owner Nigel Greening and winemaker Blair Walter, whose extensive knowledge and devotion to quality winemaking helped earn Felton Road 9^th place in ‘The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands 2018’ by Drinks International.

The Rees Hotel’s Felton Road residential package – $NZ332.50 per person*

Inclusions:

• One night’s stay in Executive Lake View Hotel Room
• Two tickets to dinner
• Breakfast for two included in room rate
• Late check-out of 12pm midday

Additional ‘Bed and Breakfast’ nights of $NZ395.00 per night

*All prices given are in NZD, subject to availability and GST inclusive. Minimum 2 persons per package.

For tickets to any of the above winemakers’ dinners, please email events@therees.co.nz

Or book at the following links:

• Tickets for the Domaine-Thomson Winemakers dinner here.
• Tickets for the Billecart-Salmon and Mountford Estate Winemakers Dinner here.
• Tickets for the Felton Road Winemakers Dinner here.

Further culinary events at The Rees Hotel Queenstown will be announced as the year progresses – check for updates here.