Italian Test Kitchen Dinner Delights at Mandurang Valley
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The Italian Test Kitchen Degustation Dinner at Mandurang Valley Wines offered Bendigo locals a night to remember on October 12. Held in the charming Mandurang Valley Wines Cellar Door, this intimate event was an homage to Italian cuisine, thoughtfully crafted into five courses. Each dish on the menu was designed to highlight Italy’s culinary traditions, bringing bold, authentic flavors to Bendigo’s wine region. Guests were treated to a dining experience that included the option of expertly paired wines from Mandurang Valley, creating an unforgettable fusion of tastes.
For $125, guests savored the chef’s selection, with a $170 option allowing them to pair each course with wines chosen to enhance the flavors of the dish. The relaxed atmosphere in the rustic, vineyard-surrounded cellar door only added to the evening’s charm. Hosted by the Bendigo Winegrowers Association, this night celebrated the joys of great food, fine wine, and the warmth of community—a perfect combination for a spring evening.
With only a select few seats available, the Italian Test Kitchen Degustation was a rare opportunity for local foodies. This event underscored the Bendigo region’s growing reputation for blending international tastes with local talent, offering a culinary journey right in Mandurang’s stunning countryside.
