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LOCATION
In Pokolbin, Hunter Valley - 2 hours drive north of Sydney.

FUNCTION DETAILS
Bimbadgen offers a variety of flexible spaces to hold functions from weddings, to corporate events and private celebrations. Esca restaurant can comfortably seat up to 110 guests inside its dining room, and offers a variety of menu options including a degustation dinner and flexible beverage and wine packages. The Esca private dining room is perfect for formal and intimate gatherings and can seat up to 25 guests. The Cellar Door can host a range of activities such as wine tastings, winery tours and team building group activities including wine appreciation games. The Bimbadgen wine makers dinner hosted by a member of the Bimbadgen wine-making team is a great work incentive, or opt for the Masterclass events where guests learn about matching fine food with specific wines. The Cellar Door Terrace is an ideal platform to host cocktail style functions, and the relaxed, elegant surrounds will leave your guests in high spirits.

The Esca Dining Room - An ideal area for a conference, presentation or launch. The professional events team are there to assist you in transforming, blacking out or to theme the room to the  requirements of your booking. The dining room seats up to 110 people.

The Esca Private Dining Room - An exclusive retreat situated adjacent to the Esca dining room and bar. With its own clean burning fireplace, semi-enclosed balcony and private access bar and staff, the Esca Bimbadgen Private Dining room also features a wall of fine wines. This room is ideal for more formal or intimate gatherings, and the ultimate space to entertain the most discerning clients or guests. There is a minimum booking for this room of 10 people and maximum of 25.

WEDDINGS
Bimbadgen offers the perfect photographic opportunities for your special day with its distinctive Mediterranean architecture from the bell tower to the Florentine fountain and sculptured gardens. Functions can be held inside the Esca Restaurant, or alternatively a marquee can be hired and set into the manicured lawns of the amphitheatre. There are a variety of packages available including canapé and seated dinner options that both commence with sparkling wine service.

FOOD & BEVERAGE
Dedicated to the art of food and wine matching, Esca’s modern Australian cuisine, which captures the region’s true  characteristics through seasonal produce and flavours, makes for a truly memorable dining experience. Executive chef Ebonnie Newby has created select menu packages that include share dishes, and tasting plates. Guests can also enjoy three ‘tastes’ from the menu, each matched with Bimbadgen wines in either white or red varieties. A la carte is also available, and diners will be treated to a sumptuous feast of ravioli of Manning River prawn, with capsicum consommé for entrée or seared Mandagery Creek venison fillet with celeriac puree, confit garlic and Bimbadgen Cabernet Syrup. For main course dine on the likes of twice cooked and caramelised Cowra lamb with rosemary gnocchi and truss cherry tomatoes or star anise roasted Blue Mountains duck with orange compote and roasted baby beetroots. Dessert is equally delectable with the likes of poached Goulburn pear with chocolate sauce and pecan ice-cream or almond and rhubarb tart with apple ice-cream. The wine list offers not only wines from Bimbadgen range, but a selection of wines from other Hunter Valley producers and classic wines from regional areas throughout Australia and the world.

ACCOMMODATION
Bimbadgen offers secluded accommodation in self-contained Homestead and Cottage. The Bimbadgen Homestead has been designed with a special sense of indulgence in mind. It has luxurious design flourishes, spacious bedrooms, spa, lounge, entertainment unit and fully-equipped kitchen. The large-open plan living area also houses a billiards table and two fireplaces perfect for a night of rest and relaxation. Large windows allow for guests to take in the panoramic views over the vineyard and to experience the peace and tranquility of the surrounding area. The Homestead sleeps up to 8 people. Adjacent to the Bimbadgen Homestead is the smaller but comfortably furnished Bimbadgen Cottage. Bimbadgen Cottage contains two double bedrooms, kitchen, dining and lounge area that offer equally panoramic views. The Cottage sleeps up to 4 guests.