Food and wine - was there ever a better match? Just as Wine Country has attracted the best the world of wine making has to offer, so it has become a Mecca for some of the nation's most talented chefs.

A visit to Wine Country is all about indulging the senses. Charming vineyards, award winning restaurants, deliciously creative foods, beautiful vistas and handpicked dining companions - does the good life get any better?

Whether a roaming epicurean or somebody who simply loves good food, there is a dining option for every taste, budget and occasion.

With an abundance of fresh local produce at their doorstep the regions chefs do not need to look far for inspiration. Premier restaurants and cafes pride themselves on developing seasonal menus which deliver the best of local produce directly to you. Settle in for a memorable long lunch or an evening feast (dinner transfers are available) and savour the array of gastronomic delights.

After something simpler? There is an abundance of restaurants, alfresco cafes and authentic pubs offering casual dining options

Increasingly Wine Country is becoming the destination of choice for special events, weddings, birthdays, corporate functions and reunions - all catered by award winning chefs commanding fine dining restaurants.