Note: The date is 25th July. If you came via email you may have the wrong date. Please double check. James Halliday is often attributed to having said, “there are no great old wines, just great old bottles.” I’ve just read an article with Halliday attributing it to the English wine trade. Listen to me ... Read more
What is the Best Sparkling in Australia ? I don’t know about you. But I am extremely fussy about which Sparkling wine I drink. I don’t drink a lot so when I find I good one, I find it irresistible. Henksens Rankin Vintage Brut 2010 is the Champion Wine from this year’s Tasmanian Wine Show. ... Read more
When speaking with Luca Currado from Vietti I learnt a valuable lesson on how to be a traveller not a tourist in Piedmont. He said “you can always spot the tourists because they are the ones drinking Barolo.” To the Piedmontese, Nebbiolo is the wine to store and bring out as a treat. The locals ... Read more
Wild Fire Wines is the new venture of Peter Newman and his business partners. I run the panel for Pete when he hosts The Wine Show on 96.5 Inner FM. Wild Fire Wines has a beautiful vineyard in Warburton and supplements that with fruit bought from fantastic growers across Victoria. I tasted through a range ... Read more
Can you Enjoy wine and be healthy? Of course you can! Better still it is easy, cheap and simple. To prove this to you, I have teamed up with Nikki at Cinch PT and Ned at Mr Macleod. During the event I'll talk about wine, Nikki will talk about wine and health. And otherwise, we'll ... Read more
Mystery Sips is an event that lets you taste some new and exciting drinks. Sit down, have some food and a chat while you discover 3 of the best drinks you've probably never had. Drinks There won't be a theme necessarily, except for the fact Carmel and I guarantee that they will be lovely. You ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Matt ‘Gantos’ Gant and John ‘JR’ Retsas make wines to drink rather than pontificate upon. John is in town to host this First Drop Masterclass.
Dinner at the Kent Hotel with a spotlight on alternative varieties. Featuring XO Wine Co. Fiano, Nebbiolo, and Tempranillo with matching food.
The range of wines by First Drop is extensive and yet all the wines I have tasted are pleasing. My rep, Toby, keeps pouring me new First Drop wines, and I keep enjoying what is in the glass. I'm hosting this First Drop Wine Dinner because I want you to see the quality of this ... Read more
After my trip to France earlier in the year, I’ve been missing drinking insanely good French wine. So I’ve decided to host a French wine dinner.
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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