A chance to explore some of NSW's top drops

Calling all Sydney wine lovers. 

The Winter Cellar Door will be returning to Carriageworks in Eveleigh this winter. 

After the success of last year's NSW Wine X Carriageworks festivities, the event will return to the Blacksmiths Workshop at Carriageworks on July 5. 

Organisers promise a relaxed afternoon of wine and food under one roof and the chance "to meet the passionate people behind the labels". 

There will be over 20 wine producers from across New South Wales pouring a range of wines from "familiar favourites to exciting new releases and some undiscovered gems".

The full line-up of wineries will be announced later this month, but tickets are on sale now.

Potential imbibers can also pre-purchase tasting cups to enjoy fast-track entry on the day as well as going into a draw to wine a mixed dozen case of wine. 

The first 300 tickets purchased will also receive a free NSW Wine tote bag. 

The Sunday event will run from 11am-5pm. 

You can book here: https://events.humanitix.com/winter-cellar-door?c=nswwine

Wine & Cheese Fest hits Sydney for the first time

Melbourne's popular Wine & Cheese Fest is coming to Sydney for the first time.

The event will be held on Saturday, April 11, at Carriageworks, Eveleigh, with over 50 artisan wine and cheese producers on hand, free tastings and masterclasses.

Guests will get free wine glasses, a free tote bag and enjoy live entertainment.

Producers will come from New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and New Zealand.

Exhibitors include Allandale Wines, Innocent Bystander and Hungerford Hill.

The full program will be announced closer to the event, but classes will include winemaking talks, wine and cheese pairing and cheese-making demonstrations. All-day entertainment will add to the vibe with live music, DJs and roving artists.

There will be two sessions on offer: lunchtime until mid-afternoon and mid-afternoon until evening (12pm-3,30pm and 4pm-7.30pm). General admission costs $59 plus booking fee.

See www.wineandcheesefest.com.au/tickets