Summary

With over 400 native or indigenous varieties there is a lot more to Italian wine than Chianti or Pinot Grigio.

Anyone for a Franciacorta?

We take the opportunity to dip our toes into the Aegean Sea and explore the newly emerging world of Greek wine in order to understand that there is a whole lot more than Retsina to play with.

We also have a sneak peek at Portugal, Europe’s worst kept secret of wine tourism with one or two other obscure gems thrown in.

Level of Experience

We assume a basic level of wine knowledge however this tasting is aimed at anyone with a sense of adventure and is not afraid to step outside their comfort zone.

The evening will be entertaining and relaxed but with plenty of information thrown in.

Food

Cheese boards and antipasto will be provided along with some fun examples of food and wine matching however we do recommend a light meal or snack before the tasting.

One of our personal favourite nights. 12 Spanish wines, alongside delicious artisan Spanish cheeses and meats.

Join us for a one night tour of Spain as you learn about the classic Spanish wines and regions, and food and wine matching, in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

On arrival you will be handed a glass of Cava (not from Fiji) and given the chance to sample some Spanish cheeses and antipasto. 

Then be led through 12+ Spanish wines, along with tapas matched to each flight of wine.

Wines to be tasted include:

• Albariño

• Cava

• Garnacha

• Red and White Rioja

• Tempranillo

We provide specialist tasting books to help guide you through the wines of the evening. View an example tasting book here.

For more information click on the Book Now button below.

A Saturday Introduction to Wine Course

What we cover in 4 hours:

• How to taste wine

• How to identify quality

• How to describe a wine (the language of wine)

• How to match wine with food

• Much more.

This course is designed for those with limited experience or relatively low confidence with wine.

If you can already describe the difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling and know you would pair a Cabernet with a lamb roast then you should be looking to our 4 week or 1 Day Wine Appreciation courses with Master of Wine Rob Geddes.

If however you choose a wine based on its pretty label, or simply pick the 2nd cheapest bottle on the list, then this is the course for you.

Included in the course:

• 18 wines

• 6 examples of food and wine matching (so whilst not served as "lunch", you will go home feeling fed as well as watered)

• A wine booklet with notes to take home and enhance your knowledge

• Presentation making you relaxed enough to ask any question, enjoyable enough to have fun and informative enough to learn a lot.

Click on the 'Book Now' button below for bookings and more information, or download the course guide here.

Join us for a one night tour of Italy.

Learn about the classic Italian wines and regions,  in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

Following a glass of Prosecco on arrival you will be guided through 10+ wines as you learn and most importantly taste the culture, tradition and winemaking philosophy of Italian wine regions together with examples of classic Italian food and wine matching.

Click on the 'Book Now' button below for bookings and more information.

We provide specialist tasting books to help guide you through the wines of the evening. View an example tasting book here.

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Come and discover the magic that is French cheese and wine!

This event is part of our Entertainment series focused on providing a relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable evening’s entertainment built around great wine and matching food.

We will lead you on a one night journey around France with 9 French wines and 9 specially selected matching French cheeses selected in conjunction with our friends from Simon Johnson Provedores.

Taste wines from the classic French wine regions including Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, The Loire Valley, Alsace and Côtes du Rhône with each wine served with a matching cheese. 

This tasting is as enjoyable for a novice with no formal wine tasting experience as it is for someone who has years of experience. 

We provide specialist tasting books to help guide you through the wines of the evening. 

For more information click on the Book Now button.

Please note that we hold this event monthly. To book an alternate date click on the book now button below and click through on the calendar. 

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This event is a look at Australia's most iconic and surely our greatest grape, Shiraz. 

You will be led on this vinous journey by our favourite wine guru, Rob Geddes M.W.

As part of our Explore Series this is a great night for those that know they love Shiraz but want to understand the wines that little bit more. Thus the aim is that by the end of the night you will not only know what you like but also why you like it. 

Can you pick the difference between Barossa and McLaren Vale? Will you prefer the cool climate wines from Canberra or the historic Hunter Valley? Can WA and Victoria match the traditional SA powerhouses? What trends can be seen within the market? What food is best served with what wines and why?

All of these questions and more will be answered as we showcase some of Australia's most renowned winemakers and wines as well as some of the emerging superstars. 

Minimum 12 wines will be served along with delicious parcels of food designed to complement the wines. 

This event is part of our 4 Week Wine Appreciation Course which runs over 4 consecutive Tuesdays and is the perfect option for anyone with an interest in wine and who wants to improve their knowledge and confidence.

Due to some guests not being able to attend every week we have 3 places available for the 3rd week of the course which is dedicated to Red Wines. Whilst some of the discussion will be flowing from topics covered in the first 2 weeks, we are confident you will enjoy the session if you decide to join us. 

In this session we will be covering all the major grape varieties including Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet as well as an international flight (Malbec, Sangiovese, Tempranillo). We will also explore the effect of glassware and decanting, taste examples of food and wine matching and the impact of blending and ageing wines. 

The course is presented by Rob Geddes MW. Rob was the 3rd Australian to achieve the Master of Wine title and has been a leading educator, presenter and author for the past 30 years.

The course content over the 4 weeks is as follows:

Week 1 - Introduction (8+ wines)

Week 2 - White Wines (10+ wines)

Week 3 - Red Wines (10+ wines)

Week 4 - Champagne/Sparkling and Fortified Wines (10+ wines)

Over 40 wines are tasted throughout the course with topics covered including:

• Varietal and Regional Characteristics

• Food and Wine Matching

• Identifying aromas and flavours

• How to buy and store or order and drink wine

• Effect of glassware

The aim of the course is to give participants the knowledge to confidently predict the taste of a bottle of wine whilst having the knowledge to know what they like and why they like it.

Be led through the best of Australian and world wine.

The aim of the course is to allow you to identify what you like and why you like it. It is perfect for anyone looking to further their own personal journey with wine.

Paul is a master at identifying individuals own palates and guiding them on their way to enjoying wine. Paul will lead you through topics including: 

• How to taste wine

• Flavours and aromas

• Regional and varietal characteristics

• Food and wine matching

• Trends in wine

• Winemaking techniques

Level: Strong Beginner + to Intermediate (some prior knowledge and tasting experience assumed)

For more information click on the Book Now button or download the course guide below.

Share a Glass...

Wine is social. So are we! Tell your friends using our simple share buttons below:

A Saturday Introduction to Wine Course

What we cover in 4 hours:

• How to taste wine

• How to identify quality

• How to describe a wine (the language of wine)

• How to match wine with food

• Much more.

This course is designed for those with limited experience or relatively low confidence with wine.

If you can already describe the difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling and know you would pair a Cabernet with a lamb roast then you should be looking to our 4 week or 1 Day Wine Appreciation courses with Master of Wine Rob Geddes.

If however you choose a wine based on its pretty label, or simply pick the 2nd cheapest bottle on the list, then this is the course for you.

Included in the course:

• 18 wines

• 6 examples of food and wine matching (so whilst not served as "lunch", you will go home feeling fed as well as watered)

• A wine booklet with notes to take home and enhance your knowledge

• Presentation making you relaxed enough to ask any question, enjoyable enough to have fun and informative enough to learn a lot.

Click on the 'Book Now' button below for bookings and more information, or download the course guide here.

Come and discover the magic that is French cheese and wine!

This event is part of our Entertainment series focused on providing a relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable evening’s entertainment built around great wine and matching food.

We will lead you on a one night journey around France with 9 French wines and 9 specially selected matching French cheeses selected in conjunction with our friends from Simon Johnson Provedores.

Taste wines from the classic French wine regions including Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, The Loire Valley, Alsace and Côtes du Rhône with each wine served with a matching cheese. 

This tasting is as enjoyable for a novice with no formal wine tasting experience as it is for someone who has years of experience. 

We provide specialist tasting books to help guide you through the wines of the evening. 

For more information click on the Book Now button.

Please note that we hold this event regularly (minimum once a month). To book an alternate date click on the book now button below and click through on the calendar. Alternatively you can buy a gift voucher and allow the recipient to choose their own date.

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Join Master of Wine Rob Geddes as he takes you on a tour of the world's greatest Pinot Noir producing regions.

How does the benchmark Burgundy compare with the New World upstarts of Australia and New Zealand?

No other grape excites and frustrates both winemakers and consumers alike. Discover the nuances and regional variations of the variety as you travel around the world of Pinot.

Expect iconic wines such as Ata Rangi, Farr and Bay of Fires as well as some great value wines from up and coming stars of the industry.

10 wines will be tasted on the night along with examples of food and wine matching.

Click the 'Book Now' button below for bookings and more information

Share a Glass...

Wine is social. So are we! Tell your friends using our sharing buttons below:

Join us as we take you on a tour of the world's greatest Pinot Noir producing regions.

How does the benchmark Burgundy compare with the New World upstarts of Australia and New Zealand?

No other grape excites and frustrates both winemakers and consumers alike. Discover the nuances and regional variations of the variety as you travel around the world of Pinot.

Expect iconic New Zealand wines such as Ata Rangi & Felton Road as well as some great value wines from up and coming stars of the industry.

10 wines will be tasted on the night along with examples of food and wine matching.

Click the 'Book Now' button below for bookings and more information

Share a Glass...

Wine is social. So are we! Tell your friends using our sharing buttons below:

Come and discover the magic that is French cheese and wine!

This event is part of our Entertainment series focused on providing a relaxed and thoroughly enjoyable evening’s entertainment built around great wine and matching food.

We will lead you on a one night journey around France with 9 French wines and 9 specially selected matching French cheeses selected in conjunction with our friends from Simon Johnson Provedores.

Taste wines from the classic French wine regions including Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, The Loire Valley, Alsace and Côtes du Rhône with each wine served with a matching cheese. 

This tasting is as enjoyable for a novice with no formal wine tasting experience as it is for someone who has years of experience. 

We provide specialist tasting books to help guide you through the wines of the evening. 

For more information click on the Book Now button.

Please note that we hold this event monthly. To book an alternate date click on the book now button below and click through on the calendar. 

Share a Glass...

Wine is social. So are we! Tell your friends using our simple share buttons below:

Summary

With over 400 native or indigenous varieties there is a lot more to Italian wine than Chianti or Pinot Grigio.

Anyone for a Franciacorta?

We take the opportunity to dip our toes into the Aegean Sea and explore the newly emerging world of Greek wine in order to understand that there is a whole lot more than Retsina to play with.

We also have a sneak peek at Portugal, Europe’s worst kept secret of wine tourism with one or two other obscure gems thrown in.

Level of Experience

We assume a basic level of wine knowledge however this tasting is aimed at anyone with a sense of adventure and is not afraid to step outside their comfort zone.

The evening will be entertaining and relaxed but with plenty of information thrown in.

Food

Cheese boards and antipasto will be provided along with some fun examples of food and wine matching however we do recommend a light meal or snack before the tasting.

A Saturday Introduction to Wine Course

What we cover in 4 hours:

• How to taste wine

• How to identify quality

• How to describe a wine (the language of wine)

• How to match wine with food

• Much more.

This course is designed for those with limited experience or relatively low confidence with wine.

If you can already describe the difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling and know you would pair a Cabernet with a lamb roast then you should be looking to our 4 week or 1 Day Wine Appreciation courses with Master of Wine Rob Geddes.

If however you choose a wine based on its pretty label, or simply pick the 2nd cheapest bottle on the list, then this is the course for you.

We do suggest brunch prior to arrival with plenty of options close by. (Call us if you would like a recommendation?)

Included in the course:

• 18+ wines

• 6 examples of food and wine matching (so whilst not served as "lunch", you will go home feeling fed as well as watered)

• A wine booklet with notes to take home and enhance your knowledge

• Presentation making you relaxed enough to ask any question, enjoyable enough to have fun and informative enough to learn a lot.

Click on the 'Book Now' button below for bookings and more information, or download the course guide here.

Join us for a one night tour of Italy.

Learn about the classic Italian wines and regions,  in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

Following a glass of Prosecco on arrival you will be guided through 10+ wines as you learn and most importantly taste the culture, tradition and winemaking philosophy of Italian wine regions together with examples of classic Italian food and wine matching.

Click on the 'Book Now' button below for bookings and more information.

We provide specialist tasting books to help guide you through the wines of the evening. View an example tasting book here.

Share a Glass...

Wine is social. So are we! Tell your friends using our sharing buttons below:

One of our personal favourite nights. 12 Spanish wines, alongside delicious artisan Spanish cheeses and meats.

Join us for a one night tour of Spain as you learn about the classic Spanish wines and regions, and food and wine matching, in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

On arrival you will be handed a glass of bubbles and given the chance to sample some Spanish cheeses and antipasto. 

Then be led through 12+ Spanish wines, along with tapas matched to each flight of wine.

Wines to be tasted include:

• Albariño

• Cava

• Garnacha

• Red and White Rioja

• Tempranillo

We provide specialist tasting books to help guide you through the wines of the evening. View an example tasting book here.

For more information click on the Book Now button below.

This event is a look at Australia's most iconic and surely our greatest grape, Shiraz. 

You will be led on this vinous journey by our favourite wine guru, Rob Geddes M.W.

As part of our Explore Series this is a great night for those that know they love Shiraz but want to understand the wines that little bit more. Thus the aim is that by the end of the night you will not only know what you like but also why you like it. 

Can you pick the difference between Barossa and McLaren Vale? Will you prefer the cool climate wines from Canberra or the historic Hunter Valley? Can WA and Victoria match the traditional SA powerhouses? What trends can be seen within the market? What food is best served with what wines and why?

All of these questions and more will be answered as we showcase some of Australia's most renowned winemakers and wines as well as some of the emerging superstars. 

Minimum 12 wines will be served along with delicious parcels of food designed to complement the wines. 

One of our personal favourite nights. 12 Spanish wines, alongside delicious artisan Spanish cheeses, tapas and meats.

Join us for a one night tour of Spain as you learn about the classic Spanish wines and regions, and food and wine matching, in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

On arrival you will be handed a glass of bubbles and given the chance to sample some Spanish cheeses and antipasto. 

Then be led through 12+ Spanish wines, along with tapas matched to each flight of wine.

Wines to be tasted include:

• Albariño

• Cava

• Garnacha

• Red and White Rioja

• Tempranillo

We provide specialist tasting books to help guide you through the wines of the evening. View an example tasting book here.

For more information click on the Book Now button below.

Come and enjoy an in-depth look at the world of Champagne and bubbles in this tasting that covers the world of sparkling wine.

Enjoy 4 flights of wine with 2 flights of French Champagne (6 wines) as well as an International and Australian Sparkling flight. 

Throughout the night we will look at various forms of Non Vintage Champagne before a flight of specialised Champagnes including Blanc de Blancs, extended maturation/vintage wines and other formats we are sure you will love. 

We provide specialist tasting books to help guide you through the wines of the evening. View an example tasting book here.

Throw in canapés including fresh Oysters and Salmon Blinis and some incredible French cheeses and it's sure to be a sparkling good night! (boom tish)

For more information and bookings click on the 'Book Now' button below.

Rob Geddes MW will lead you through the best of Australian and world wine.

The aim of the course is to allow you to identify what you like and why you like it. It is perfect for anyone looking to further their own personal journey with wine.

Rob is a master at identifying individuals own palates and guiding them on their way to enjoying wine. Rob will lead you through topics including: 

• How to taste wine

• Flavours and aromas

• Regional and varietal characteristics

• Food and wine matching

• Trends in wine

• Winemaking techniques

Level: Strong beginner + to Intermediate (some prior knowledge and tasting experience assumed)

For more information click on the Book Now button or download the course guide below.

Share a Glass...

Wine is social. So are we! Tell your friends using our simple share buttons below:

A Saturday Introduction to Wine Course

What we cover in 4 hours:

• How to taste wine

• How to identify quality

• How to describe a wine (the language of wine)

• How to match wine with food

• Much more.

This course is designed for those with limited experience or relatively low confidence with wine.

If you can already describe the difference between Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling and know you would pair a Cabernet with a lamb roast then you should be looking to our 4 week or 1 Day Wine Appreciation courses with Master of Wine Rob Geddes.

If however you choose a wine based on its pretty label, or simply pick the 2nd cheapest bottle on the list, then this is the course for you.

We do suggest brunch prior to arrival with plenty of options close by. (Call us if you would like a recommendation?)

Included in the course:

• 18+ wines

• 6 examples of food and wine matching (so whilst not served as "lunch", you will go home feeling fed as well as watered)

• A wine booklet with notes to take home and enhance your knowledge

• Presentation making you relaxed enough to ask any question, enjoyable enough to have fun and informative enough to learn a lot.

Click on the 'Book Now' button below for bookings and more information, or download the course guide here.