First Hunter’s Wine Dinner at Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa on 17 November 2026
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa is to serve its guests their very first Hunter’s Wine Dinner on 17 November 2026 where they can enjoy unique cuisine experience combining Italian dishes with exquisite wine by New Zealand based Hunter’s Wines.Guests will enjoy a specially designed five-course Italian menu during the wine dinner where each dish will be paired with specially chosen wine of the Marlborough winery. Hunter’s Wine Dinner is going to be presented by James Macdonald – Chief Operating Officer and Senior Winemaker at Hunter’s Wines along with Chelsea Macdonald.
During the course of dinner guests will learn about the pairing of wines with certain dishes and about the winemaking process, characteristics of the wine as well as the pairing of food and wine. Established in 1979, Hunter’s Wines is a family owned winery based in Marlborough, New Zealand. Having been recognised for their contribution to the area’s wine industry, the winery offers a wide range of wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wines.
James Macdonald who is among the Hunter family studied Oenology and Viticulture at Lincoln University. James, who comes with extensive experience in winemaking in different countries, currently manages the winery’s production processes. He plays an important role in the development and growth of the winery.The collaboration is indicative of the Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa’s dedication to providing unique dining experiences to its guests through collaborations with international chefs and selection of food and beverages.
Located within a seven-hectare private island in the Raa Atoll, Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa is a five-star luxury resort that is owned by Emerald Collection, which is an Italian family-owned company. It is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and offers the concept of Deluxe All-Inclusive.The resort comprises 80 private villas, 38 beach villas and 42 overwater villas that provide their guests with amazing views of the turquoise lagoon and the Indian Ocean. Some of the resorts' dining venues include Aqua Restaurant, Beach Club Grill, Carnivorous Restaurant, Le Asiatique and Mediterraneo, giving their guests diverse options of enjoying Mediterranean, Asian and international cuisine.
Apart from the resorts' diverse dining venues, it also provides wellness experience through The Emerald Spa, providing Thai and Balinese treatments, in addition to a well-equipped gym, water sports and other island activities. One can get to this resort using a seaplane that takes about 45 minutes from Velana International Airport.The very first Hunter’s Wine Dinner that will be held on 17 November 2026 provides another exciting dining experience for the guests of this resort, combining Italian cuisine with winemaking traditions of New Zealand.
