{"product_id":"swinging-bridge-wine-dinner-with-tom-ward","title":"Swinging Bridge Wine Dinner with Tom Ward","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin us for a special hosted wine dinner at Wharf St. Distillery, featuring Tom Ward, owner, winemaker and vigneron of Swinging Bridge Wines in Orange, NSW.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor one night only, Tom will guide guests through the story of Swinging Bridge — from the Ward family’s deep farming history in the Central West to the high-altitude vineyards and volcanic soils of Mount Canobolas that shape some of Orange’s most elegant cool-climate wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecently nominated for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViticulturist of the Year in the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Tom is one of the leading voices in NSW wine, with a deep connection to vineyard, region and craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis intimate evening will feature four courses from the Wharf St. kitchen, each paired with a carefully selected Swinging Bridge wine. Expect a night of beautiful food, exquisite wine, regional storytelling and the chance to hear directly from the person behind the wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwinging Bridge is known for wines that combine heritage, innovation and a deep respect for place. This dinner is a rare opportunity to experience that story in person, glass by glass and course by course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvent Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13th August 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6:00pm arrival\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wharf St. Distillery, Forster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $159 per person\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Arrival wine + Four courses with matched Swinging Bridge wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuest Host:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tom Ward, Swinging Bridge Wines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Swinging Bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwinging Bridge is a family-owned winery from Orange, NSW, producing premium cool-climate wines from high-altitude vineyards around Mount Canobolas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ward family’s connection to the Central West dates back generations, with Swinging Bridge now recognised as one of the region’s leading producers. Their wines are shaped by altitude, volcanic soils, thoughtful viticulture and a deep respect for place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a strong focus on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Swinging Bridge has become known for wines of elegance, texture, purity and regional expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Tom Ward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom Ward is the owner, winemaker and vigneron behind Swinging Bridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA passionate advocate for Orange and NSW wine, Tom brings together family history, hands-on vineyard work and a thoughtful, site-driven approach to winemaking. His recent nomination for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViticulturist of the Year in the 2026 Halliday Wine Companion Awards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e further recognises his commitment to the vineyard and the quality of wines being produced from the Orange region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTom will host the evening personally, sharing the stories behind the wines, the vineyards, the vintages and the evolution of Swinging Bridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Evening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuests will enjoy a four-course dinner created by the Wharf St. kitchen, with each course paired to a Swinging Bridge wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe menu will be designed to complement the wines, with a focus on seasonal produce, generous flavours and the kind of relaxed but elevated dining experience Wharf St. wine dinners have become known for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDietary Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease let us know any dietary requirements at the time of booking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs this is a set-menu wine dinner designed around specific food and wine pairings, menu modifications will be limited. Gluten-free can generally be accommodated, and we will always do our best to assist with other dietary needs where possible. Please note the menu may include both meat and seafood, and a four course vegetarian menu will not be available for this event. Please include any dietary requirements when booking so our kitchen team can review them in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTickets are limited and bookings are essential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations made more than seven days prior to the event may be refunded or transferred.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCancellations made within seven days of the event are non-refundable, as food, wine and staffing commitments will have already been confirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CG62hB52xBY?si=n6hmUlNTahbxKRih\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wharf St. Distillery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49319782351075,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/8693\/2707\/files\/Swinging-Bridge-Assets-square-1080.png?v=1782533877","url":"https:\/\/wharfst.com.au\/products\/swinging-bridge-wine-dinner-with-tom-ward","provider":"Wharf St. Distillery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}