28
Nov
29
Nov
Grape Escape
NSW Wine Cellar Door
Sip your way through NSW without leaving Sydney. Discover standout wines from producers across the state as the NSW Wine Cellar Door comes to The Rocks Markets for one delicious weekend.
When
Saturday,
28 Nov 2026
Sunday,
29
Nov 2026
Experience the best of NSW wine without leaving Sydney. For one weekend only, The Rocks Markets brings the NSW Wine Cellar Door to the heart of The Rocks, showcasing a diverse selection of wines from producers across the state.
Join us on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November to taste, discover and enjoy NSW wine.
Sample 3 wines per producer for $5.
Enjoy wines by the glass from $10.
Open 10am–7pm, with last drinks at 6.30pm.
Optimiste Wines
Optimiste Wines of Mudgee is a family owned and run brand, producing 7 delicious, hand crafted varieties in small batches including Semillon, Viognier, Pinot Gris, Tempranillo, Shiraz, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
At Optimiste, we believe wine is much more than a drink, it’s an expression of the land, a labour of love. It pairs not only with good food, but with great stories and shared experiences. Over 25 years ago we planted our vineyard on a hillside in Mudgee, since then we’ve added sheep, cattle, trees, and bees to our story. With the next generation taking over, we’ll continue to strive to bring a sense of optimism to the table, guided by the values of our emblem, the unicorn, the universal symbol of hope and reminder to always see your glass as half full.
At Optimiste, we believe wine is much more than a drink, it’s an expression of the land, a labour of love. It pairs not only with good food, but with great stories and shared experiences. Over 25 years ago we planted our vineyard on a hillside in Mudgee, since then we’ve added sheep, cattle, trees, and bees to our story. With the next generation taking over, we’ll continue to strive to bring a sense of optimism to the table, guided by the values of our emblem, the unicorn, the universal symbol of hope and reminder to always see your glass as half full.
McLeish Estate Wine
Established in 1985 by Bob and Maryanne McLeish, McLeish Estate has been producing premium Hunter Valley wines for more than 40 years. Set in Pokolbin against the Brokenback Mountains, the family-owned winery is renowned for wines that capture the freshness and elegance of the region. Its highly awarded range includes the World’s Best Semillon at the 2016 London International Wine Challenge and Australia’s White Wine of the Year in 2014. Today, with second-generation daughter Jessica involved in the winery, the McLeish family continues its passion for crafting exceptional wines and welcoming visitors to experience the best of the Hunter Valley.
Hungerford Hill
Hungerford Hill is celebrated for crafting wines that capture the essence of the Hunter Valley, with elegant expressions of classic varietals like Semillon, Shiraz and Chardonnay. Each bottle reflects a balance of regional character, craftsmanship and timeless style.
Tractorless Vineyard
Tractorless Vineyard embraces a combination of old world knowledge and skills with new world techniques all guided by Biodynamic principles, to create exceptional cool climate wines in the Southern Highlands, NSW. The aim is to reduce their resource use by the integration of natural farming systems in their vineyards to provide a more long term sustainably balanced and diverse farming system that can continue to produce award-winning wines.
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