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
To help get you through the last month of winter, Shaun from Piqueos and I are going to pop the corks and screw the caps on a few of the great winter wines we've been tasting recently. The range will include Spain, Italy, Argentina and Uruguay. Mostly reds with a couple of whites because, well ... 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
For the start of spring we're going to do something just a little bit different. We are going to match oysters with wine. We'll stick to some classic matches from France. The perfect launching pad for you to explore the rest of the world... with oysters. On the day you will taste six wines and you ... Read more
Do you like wine but not sure if you are getting the most out each bottle? This is your chance to learn the tools to taste wine so that you get the full enjoyment. On this day we'll focus on tasting techniques, vocabulary and communication of your enjoyment. We'll talk about the factors that make wine ... 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
At the start of spring we sat down to match oysters with wine. We stuck to some classic matches from France. And it was awesome. So awesome we're going to do it again. On the day you will taste six alcoholic beverages and you will get 12 natural oysters to eat. Closer to the date Silvio and I will ... Read more
There are two things in life you should not go cheap on: A haircut and Champagne. Curious to know what Champagne really is? Read about it here I will prove this beyond all doubt on 5th November. We'll sit down and drink some amazing Champagne and equal quality sparkling wine from the rest of the world ... Read more
Over the course of a year I try a lot of wines (lots and lots). Mostly they are good wines, very few bad wines (thankfully) and occasionally they are outstanding wines. You only hear about a very small percentage of them because most of the time I am tasting with an objective in mind. Often ... 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
Great news. After welcoming a baby into the world and going through a house move, I've finally found time to start doing some work for 2017. Thank you for staying in touch and asking about when my next event is. To answer your question, it is 4th May and we are going to look at Super Natural ... 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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