Dine with NSW wine

A PERFECT MATCH: TOP SYDNEY chefs create a main course (or more), paired with some of the state's finest wines. $30 or $40.

CITY

ARIA Sydney

2011 A. Retief Chardonnay, Tumbarumba.

Roasted barramundi fillet, pumpkin brandade, caper and piquillo pepper vinaigrette.

1 Macquarie Street, 9252 2555, $40. Monday-Friday lunch only.

Azuma Japanese Restaurant

2012 Brokenwood Semillon, Hunter.

Lunch platter: chirashi – diced seafood and sashimi on sushi rice; prawn and vegetable tempura; miso soup.

Chifley Plaza, 2 Chifley Square, 9222 9960, $40.

The Bridge Room

2010 Logan Weemala Shiraz Viogner, Central Ranges.

Ash-grilled lamb shoulder, black cabbage, yoghurt, nuts, spice. Lunch only.

44 Bridge Street, 9247 7000, $40.

Chophouse

2009 Printhie Mountain Range Shiraz, Orange.

Grilled minute wagyu steak (marble score 5+, 180 grams), herb puree, jus, shoestring fries.

25 Bligh Street, 1300 246 748, $30.

Fix St James

2009 A. Retief Shiraz, Hilltops.

Angus skirt steak tagliata.

111 Elizabeth Street, 9232 2767, $40.

Galileo Restaurant

2011 Bimbadgen Art Series Sangiovese, Hunter.

Corn-fed chicken breast, mushroom risotto, red wine jus.

Langham Sydney, 89-113 Kent Street, 8248 5220, $40.

glass brasserie

2011 A. Retief Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, Canberra.

Steamed barramundi, veal shin ravioli, brown onion consomme, turnip, tomato, soft herbs.

Hilton Sydney, 488 George Street, 9265 6068, $40.

Golden Century

2010 De Iuliis Shiraz, Hunter.

Steamed baby abalone with ginger and shallot; deep-fried five-spice duck stir-fried with duck breast; Chinese sausage, snake beans; rice.

393-399 Sussex Street, 9212 3901, $40.

The Malaya

2011 De Iuliis Shiraz, Hunter.

Popiah – pastry skins filled with sliced chicken, king prawns, shallots, vermicelli, bean sprouts, sweet soy chilli sauce, peanuts; black pepper king prawns with roti canai.

39 Lime Street, King Street Wharf, 9279 1170, $40.

Ocean Room

2012 Bimbadgen Estate Semillon, Hunter.

Petit wasabi and king prawn croquette, wasabi aioli; tasting plate of Saikyo miso cod, ginger risotto, sansho peppered beef.

Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay West, 9252 9585, $40.

Opera Kitchen

2012 Logan Sauvignon Blanc, Orange.

Grilled king salmon, crushed cucumber, shaved fennel, date and walnut salad.

Lower Concourse, Sydney Opera House, 0450 099 888, $30.

Ragu Pasta and Wine Bar

2009 A. Retief Bio-dynamic Gundagai Shiraz.

Pappardelle with rich ragu sauce.

Level 5, Westfield Sydney, 8569 2048, $30.

Selah

2012 Cumulus Chasing Clouds Sauvignon Blanc, Orange.

Whiting-wrapped scallops, buttered savoy cabbage, crisp jamon, sauce vierge.

12 Loftus Street, 9247 0097, $40.

Sepia

2010 Printhie MCC Pinot, Orange.

Yakitori skewers grilled over Japanese charcoal.

201 Sussex Street, 9283 1990, $40. Steel Bar and Grill

2010 A. Retief Gundagai Shiraz.

Wood fire-grilled 200-gram flank steak, slow-cooked onion soubise, king brown mushrooms.

60 Carrington Street, 9299 9997, $40.

The Tea Room QVB

2012 A. Retief Winbirra Rose, Hilltops.

Pan-seared mulloway, sweet corn and prawn, black risotto; passionfruit creme brulee, almond tuile; tea or coffee.

455 George Street, 9283 7279, $40.

The Woods

2011 De Iuliis Cellar Release Sangiovese, Hunter.

Lamb, wood-grilled baby carrots, tahini yoghurt.

Four Seasons Hotel, 199 George Street, 9250 3160, $40.

EAST (including Surry Hills)

Bei Amici

2011 A. Retief Canberra Sauvignon Blanc Semillon.

Carpaccio of seared bonito, pickled samphire, dill, walnut crumbs.

2B Mona Road, Darling Point, 9328 0305, $30.

Bellevue Hotel

2012 Brokenwood Semillon, Hunter.

Grilled kingfish, black olives, diced tomatoes, stuffed zucchini flowers.

159 Hargrave Street, Paddington, 9363 2293, $30.

Bishop Sessa

2011 Brokenwood Forest Edge Vineyard Chardonnay, Orange.

Pork and Hawkesbury river squid, pearl barley, sweet potato, peas, roast apple sauce.

527 Crown Street, Surry Hills, 8065 7223, $40.

Brown Sugar

2010 Hungerford Hill Classic Series Shiraz, Hunter.

Roasted lamb rack and rolled shoulder, eggplant, date puree, grapes, watercress.

106 Curlewis Street, Bondi, 9130 1566, $40.

Claude's

2010 Printhie MCC Chardonnay Mount Canobolas Collection or 2009 MCC Merlot Mount Canobolas Collection, Orange.

Pork belly, artichokes, corn and sorrel.

10 Oxford Street, Woollahra, 9331 2325, $30.

Fei Jai

2011 A. Retief Chardonnay, Hilltops.

Poached king prawns, XO sauce, crisp noodle pancakes.

31 Challis Avenue, Potts Point, 8668 4424, $30.

Four in Hand

2009 A. Retief Gundagai Cabernet Blend.

Lamb four ways, new-season tomatoes.

105 Sutherland Street, Paddington, 9362 1999, $40.

GastroPark

2010 Hungerford Hill Tumbarumba Chardonnay.

Crisp bread-crusted swordfish, smoked potato brandade, cured lemon, octopus, fennel, herbs.

5-9 Roslyn Street, Potts Point, 8068 1017, $40.

Kingsleys Steak & Crabhouse

2009 Brokenwood Shiraz, Hunter.

Slow-roasted black Angus striploin (250 grams, 120-day grain-fed, marble score 2+), peppered horseradish butter, steakhouse chips.

6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo, 1300 546 475, $40.

Li'l Darlin

2012 Logan Sauvignon Blanc, Orange.

Salt and pepper calamari, nahm jim and aioli (pictured right); crisp Peking duck pizza; oven-baked chocolate brownie.

235 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst,

420 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills,

51 Perouse Road (The Spot), Randwick, lildarlin.com.au, $40.

LL Wine and Dine

2012 De Iuliis Verdelho, Hunter.

Hawker market spicy duck noodles, bean sprouts, chilli, coriander, quail eggs; or mapo tofu (spicy bean curd), wild mushrooms, rice noodles.

42 Llankelly Place, Potts Point, 9356 8393, $40.

Manta

2012 Bimbadgen Chardonnay, Hunter.

River trout, crisp skin, pearl barley, Alaskan king crab risotto, green olive, grape tomato and mint salad.

6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo, 9332 3822, $40.

Otto Ristorante

2012 De Iuliis Semillon, Hunter.

Fresh egg spaghettini, scallops, cherry tomatoes, chilli, garlic, zucchini, shellfish stock, basil.

6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo, 9368 7488, $40.

Paper Planes

2012 A. Retief Rose, Hilltops.

Shoyu ramen, Japanese char siu beef, shallots, sweet corn, sesame; or shoyu ramen, vegetable tempura, shallots, sweet corn and sesame.

178 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, 9300 0673, $40.

Ravesi's

2012 De Iuliis Semillon, Hunter.

Grilled Moroccan-spiced barramundi fillet, garlic king prawns, Persian feta, nectarine and marinated olive salad; coffee, macaron.

118 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, 9365 4422, $40.

Red Lantern on Crown

2010 Hungerford Hill Classic Series Shiraz, Hunter.

Oven-roasted lamb belly marinated in soy, lemon grass and chilli (lunch only).

545 Crown Street, Surry Hills, 9698 4355, $40.

Red Lantern on Riley

2010 Hungerford Hill Classic Series Shiraz, Hunter.

Chargrilled lamb cutlets marinated in lemongrass, chilli and garlic (lunch only).

60 Riley Street, Darlinghurst, 9698 4355, $40.

Swell Restaurant

2012 A. Retief Gundagai Rose.

Salmon fillet, heirloom tomato, red onion, capers, prosciutto, cabernet vinaigrette.

465 Bronte Road, Bronte, 9386 5666, $40.

INNER WEST TO PARRAMATTA

Bistro Bruno

2012 Brokenwood Semillon, Hunter.

Blue cod, potato gnocchi, salt and pepper prawns, romesco sauce.

3 Beattie Street, Balmain, 9810 7707, $40. Booth St Bistro

2011 Cumulus Chardonnay, Orange.

Ocean trout, peas, zucchini flowers, buttermilk sauce.

127 Booth Street, Annandale, 9660 6652, $30.

Courtney's Brasserie

2012 Bimbadgen Estate Semillon and 2010 Shiraz Viognier, Hunter.

Four-course degustation; local farm produce.

70 Phillip Street, Parramatta, 9635 3288, $40.

The Duck Inn Pub and Kitchen

2012 De Iuliis Verdelho, Hunter.

Crisp-skin blue eye, wilted greens, radish, olive tapenade.

74 Rose Street, Chippendale, 9319 4415, $30.

Flying Fish

2011 De Iuliis Chardonnay, Hunter.

Mulloway, white balsamic pink fir potato, grape, hazelnut, saltbush.

Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont, 9518 6677, $30.

Grappa Ristorante & Bar

2011 Brokenwood Semillon, Hunter.

Risotto, crema di scampi.

267- 277 Norton Street, Leichhardt, 9560 6090, $40.

Oliveto Ristorante & Bar

2010 Hungerford Hill Tumbarumba Pinot Noir, Hunter.

Tagliatelle, rabbit, prosciutto, peas, spinach.

Brays Bay Reserve, 443 Concord Road, Rhodes, 8765 0006, $30.

Ripples Sydney Wharf

2012 Logan Sauvignon Blanc, Orange.

Fillet of salmon, twice-cooked goat's cheese souffle, chive cream (lunch only).

56 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, 9571 1999, $30.

Sugaroom

2012 Brokenwood Semillon, Hunter.

Crisp-skin barramundi, water chestnuts, Thai basil, coriander, chilli, black bean.

2/1 Harris Street, Pyrmont, 9571 5055, $40.

Vinery Foods

2010 Logan Wines Weemala Shiraz Viognier, Mudgee.

Roasted Hawkesbury Valley duck, preserved plum tarte tatin, red onion marmalade, duck jus.

125 Johnston Street, Annandale, 9566 4266, $40.

NORTH

Aqua Dining

2011 Logan Chardonnay, Orange.

Oven-roasted barramundi with ciambotta and gremolata (lunch only).

Corner of Paul and Northcliff streets, Milsons Point, 9964 9998, $40.

42 Bannerman Trattoria e Bar

Cumulus Estate wine choice, Orange.

Porchetta, potato and fennel bake.

42 Bannerman Road, Glenhaven, 9899 5608, $40.

Neutral Bay Diner

2011 A. Retief Chardonnay, Hilltops.

Chicken, corn puree, sugarsnaps, lemon; or

2010 A. Retief Alias Mataro, Hilltops.

Berkshire pork shoulder, cabbage, apple slaw, crackling.

132 Military Road, Neutral Bay, 9953 5853, $30.

Ormeggio at The Spit

2011 Logan Weemala Pinot Noir, Mudgee.

Suckling pig, dutch carrots, fennel, mustard seeds, elk, garlic, side salad.

d'Albora Marina, The Spit, Mosman, 9969 4088, $40.

Pilu at Freshwater

2010 Printhie Mount Canobolas Collection Pinot Noir, Orange.

Slow-cooked pork shoulder, pickled Lombardo peppers, red witlof and black sesame.

Moore Road, Freshwater, 9938 3331, $40.

Public Dining Room

2011 Printhie Riesling, Orange.

Macadamia-smoked barramundi fillet, bush pepper, pickled rosellas, warrigal greens.

2A The Esplanade, Balmoral Beach, 9968 4880, $30.

Restaurant 16

2011 Bimbadgen Estate Shiraz, Hunter.

Bruschetta of tomato, basil, garlic, olive oil; pappardelle with beef and pork ragu, ricotta, parmesan and parsley.

236 Military Road, Neutral Bay, 9909 0160, $40.

Ripples Chowder Bay

2011 Logan Chardonnay, Orange.

Pan-fried mackerel, roulade, cucumber sauce, oyster mayonnaise (lunch only).

Chowder Bay Road, Mosman, 9960 3000, $30.

The Tea Room Gunners' Barracks

2012 A. Retief Winbirra Rose, Hilltops.

Roast blue eye, cauliflower beignets, broccoli puree, toasted almonds, anchovy vinaigrette; creme caramel, pomegranate, orange and mint; tea or coffee.

Suakin Drive, Georges Heights, 8962 5900, $40. HUNTER

Esca Bimbadgen

2012 Bimbadgen Estate Chardonnay, Hunter.

Seared kingfish, corn and lemon orzotto, cauliflower puree.

790 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin, 4998 4666, $40. COFFS HARBOUR

Fiasco Ristorante + Bar

2010 Hungerford Hill Pinot Noir, Tumbarumba.

Aged organic carnaroli rice risotto, wild mushrooms, free-range confit duck.

22 Orlando Street, Coffs Harbour, 6651 2006, $40.

BLUE MOUNTAINS

Silk's Brasserie

2012 Cumulus Climbing Pinot Gris, Orange.

Oven-roasted salmon fillet, creamy mash, baby spinach, roasted red capsicum, black olive butter, sauce Nantua (lunch only).

128 The Mall, Leura, 4784 2534, $40.

SOUTH COAST

Rick Stein at Bannisters

2012 Cumulus Climbing Chardonnay, Orange.

Gratinee fish pie of salmon, blue-eye trevalla, snapper, scallops, mushrooms and prawns, truffle veloute.

191 Mitchell Parade, Mollymook, 4455 3044, $40.

NEWCASTLE

Restaurant Mason

2011 Cumulus Estate Wines Chardonnay, Orange.

Roast prawns skewered with rosemary; gnocchi and potato butter.

35 Hunter Street, Newcastle, 4926 1014, $40.

ILLAWARRA

Samuels

2010 Cumulus Shiraz, Orange.

Pan roasted pork loin, crackling and apples.

382 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul 4268 2244, $40.

Sydney Cellar Door

February 22-24, Hyde Park South

Friday, 5-11pm; Saturday and Sunday, 11am-6pm.

One hundred wineries set up mini-cellar doors across the park, laid out by region.

Buy an official event glass and five wine-tasting tokens for $25* (each token entitles you to one 60-millilitre pour of wine or two 30-millilitre tastes).

Don't miss the new Master Winemakers' Tasting Room, presented by CrackaWines. Book a tutored tasting via the website.

Leading restaurants and producers provide wine-friendly food and there is free live entertainment, from jazz to rock and blues.

*Tokens can also be pre-purchased online.