No other region of Italy has a culinary tradition as rich and varied as Sicily. In this food workshop and cooking demonstration Marisa Raniolo Wilkins, will prepare and demonstrate the ways Sicilian cuisine has been shaped and influenced by the dominant cultures of the Mediterranean from ancient times to the modern day, which includes Greek, ... Read more
For a long time I had said that the Italian varieties in the King Valley and surrounds were a bit of a non-event and that Italian wine was so cheap you could just buy their wines. BUT Having tasted a lot of wine from the King and Alpine Valleys as well as Beechworth and Benalla ... Read more
How would you like to join me for a dinner featuring mature wines from around the world? You know, the kind of stuff we want to drink all the time. And if I said all of the profits from the dinner would go directly to the Heart Foundation, would that be the icing on the cake? Because that is what ... Read more
I know it is late notice but I promise you, it’ll be well and truly worth your while. This coming Tuesday we are going to look at Syrah. The focus being on the Northern Rhone but we’ll taste from outside of the region just to make sure we have a good understanding of the styles. ... Read more
Nebbiolo is one of the great red wine varieties of the world. Its structure and perfume along with its ability to age and evolve over time is so beguiling. It is also a variety that still offers value for wine lovers to drink or cellar. Nebbiolo is growing in popularity both within its home of ... Read more
In an attractive den we’ll congregate to worship the union of full bodied red wine with meat from the grill. Meatmaiden know what they do and they do it well (I’ve made sure of it). Over a decidedly meat focussed dinner we’re going to take our time to savour the food with six wines from ... Read more
How much do you know about Austrian wine? How often do you get to sit and talk with a Master of Wine during an intimate dinner? A dinner at one of the best new restaurants in Melbourne no less! Since Austrian wine is awesome more people should know of its charms and complexity. Rather than me tell ... Read more
The best part of my job is sharing lovely food and wine with like minded people, so it is something I've been doing regularly over the last six and a bit years. I’ve been lucky enough to know a handful of other genuinely nice wine lovers in Canberra. I would like to invite you to ... Read more
Let's start at the start, a lot of people do not believe there is such a thing as glorious Chardonnay. But to dismiss such a versatile and widely loved variety out of hand is folly. This dinner is designed to show you why. Chardonnay Is the grape that you can plant anywhere, in any climate and do ... Read more
The Super Tuscans It is time to share some more great wine. This time I keen to look at some more of Italy’s best work. Since their release, the Super Tuscan wines have represented some of the best wines in Italy and the whole world. The term "Super Tuscan" was coined to define the new ... Read more
Pretty, medium weight, and precise. Metrat Fleurie La Roilette is a joy to drink now; there are other Beaujolais to age, this one is to enjoy
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Every time you taste a wine, it is an event. I would like to think it can be educational too. I hate stuffy wine events, so whether it’s a casual tasting or a Masterclass over dinner, I promise a fun, interactive and informative occasion… with great wine. Please take a peak below or view all our events here.
Sparkling Wine, Champagne, and Seafood Dinner at Dakota 25th March
It has been a long time between shared drinks for a lot of us. I have not hosted a dinner since October 2019. I am keen to get out and share great food and great company. How about you?
Let’s not muck around either! Straight to the top shelf. Champagne, Sparkling wine, and three courses (plus canapes). I’m excited to be teaming up with Dakota for the first time, the menu they have prepared is going to elevate these wines to a new level.
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Your Own Private or Corporate Event @ Any venue you’re comfortable with. Wine is more than just a thing you drink. You share it with people you care about, and you tell stories about the wines and wine places you’ve been. A well-run wine tasting can be an experience of its own. The love of great wine is a concept that brings people together. Sharing it bonds people. This is an opportunity for you to share a special experience with family, friends, clients, colleagues or anyone you want to share some great wine with. Let’s talk about how to make your event special.
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