At QT Auckland’s Esther this month, diners will have the chance to elevate their dining experience with a beautiful bottle of Barossa Shiraz and a bespoke menu only available to those in the know.
From October 3rd — 13th, those dining at Esther can simply say the phrase, “I’ll have the Barossa, thanks,” and unlock a secret menu. The menu includes a three-course feasting-style selection of chef’s favourites (for a modest $69 per person*), including a special dessert inspired by flavours of the South Australia region, and a bottle of the iconic St Hugo Shiraz to be savoured between minimum of two people.*
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Esther, helmed by lauded chef Sean Connolly, takes inspiration from the Mediterranean, with a vibrant menu that pairs perfectly with the wine of the Barossa region — known for their elegance and purity.
Just a short, 50-minute drive from Adelaide, Barossa is the ultimate food and wine-lovers getaway — and with Air New Zealand flying non-stop from Auckland to Adelaide four to fives times a week, you can be there, sipping a stunning Shiraz, by lunchtime.
Spanning the charming towns of Tanunda, Angaston, and Nuriootpa, the Barossa offers an unforgettable journey through some of the oldest vines in the world. With over 80 cellar doors, visitors can savour award-winning wines while indulging in the local delights on offer. Whether you’re sipping a vintage as old as you, flying above centuries-old vineyards, or embarking on the Epicurean Way road trip, Barossa promises a unique experience for wine lovers and foodies alike.
The Mediterranean climate of the Barossa is perfectly suited for red wine production, particularly Shiraz and richly flavoured cabernet — and the wine on offer as part of the Esther promotion is the iconic St Hugo Barossa Shiraz. Hailing from a near-perfect vintage, 2021 — one of the best in over 20 years in the Barossa, the St Hugo Barossa Valley Shiraz is a stunning wine of intensity, elegance and purity that is complete and age-worthy. Chief Winemaker at St Hugo, Peter Munro says the Barossa is a wonderful place to live and make wine, “With a long history and a rich winemaking culture that incorporates entertaining, socialising and eating well, it makes for a very satisfying stay, be it for a weekend or as a home.”
Nestled just under an hour’s drive north of Adelaide, the St Hugo cellar door sits within a captivating setting surrounded by vines. The cellar door includes the Hugo Wine Lounge where
guests can experience exclusive wine tastings as well as dine at the award-winning AGFG two
hatted St Hugo restaurant.
Transport yourself to South Australia this month at Esther, savouring the iconic St Hugo Barossa Shiraz — paired perfectly with chef Sean Connolly’s inspired take on Mediterranean flavours.
