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
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
Rejoice, it is winter and therefore time for our annual winter wines tasting. Winter Escape For one afternoon we'll take leave from the cold. While we do this, we'll share an informative and relaxed afternoon of wintery wines paired with wintery foods. The wines will be selected from my favourites at the moment and complemented by ReWine's ... Read more
Here it is, your chance to spend Bastille Day eve experiencing the marriage of French Cheese and Wine. For the second time this year I will team up with Richmond Hill Cafe and Larder to offer a cheese and wine experience like no other. We'll sit down and run through a masterclass of six cheese and ... Read more
It has been far too long, but I am happy to invite you to my next tasting. And not just any tasting, my favourite event of the year; TWD's Annual Champagne Tasting. I love Champagne and I think you should too. The Wines For this event we'll look at six Grower Producer Champagnes that I have recently ... 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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