Book Now: Dine with Dish and Esk Valley at Josh Emett's Rata

Book now for an evening of beautiful food by Josh Emett and wine by Esk Valley at Queenstown's iconic Rata restaurant.
Join Josh Emett, Gordon Russell and Dish for a night of fine Esk Valley wines matched with superb food from Queenstown's iconic Rata restaurant. Gordon Russell will take diners on a journey through Esk Valley’s wines, including its premium Winemaker’s Reserve and a special release on the night. Josh Emett will also explain the thought behind his carefully chosen wine-matched dishes.

Esk Valley Estate, nestled in the Hawkes Bay area of Bay View, is a boutique producer of premium New Zealand wine. The wines are crafted using traditional methods and local knowledge to bring out the best of every vintage. Grapes are sourced from Hawke's Bay including the world-renowned Gimblett Gravels and from Martinborough.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy exceptional wines from one of New Zealand’s leading wineries with a very special menu. Seats are limited so book your tickets now.
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