Join us in the Courtyard on Saturday, 16 September 2023 for an authentic Japanese street food experience! Yakimono is a popular Japanese way of cooking food that is enjoyed at traditional festivals and events. Our Japanese chefs will be cooking vegetables, pork, beef and more on open hibachi barbeques in the courtyard. Our Wine Loft team will be featuring popular Japanese beer & La Violetta wines to complement the food on offer. We are very excited to have Taiko On, a dynamic troupe of traditional Japanese drummers who will be performing throughout our Festival!

To celebrate the beginning of Spring, we’re excited to share three Iconic French producers and their beloved rosés, including rosé Champagne!

Guest host Adam Sharpe has over a decade of experience representing some of the world’s most successful wine producers. Adam will be in store hosting this exclusive tasting in the Wine loft on Friday the 8th of September between 4.30pm – 7pm. This is a rare opportunity to see these sought after French domaines side-by-side.

OPEN TO TASTE:
· Maison Saint Aix Rosé 2021
· Domaine Ott ‘By Ott’ Rosé 2022
· Taittinger Prestige Rosé Champagne NV

SATURDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2022
11 am - 2 pm
COMPLIMENTARY EVENT

Join us in the Courtyard this Saturday, 3 September 2023 from 11 am - 2 pm for our annual complimentary Pinot Noir tasting! Take a journey through all of our favourite regions and expressions - from the prestigious and notorious Pinot Noirs of Burgundy and Napa to the rise of exceptional Pinot Noirs from South Africa, Germany & Australia. With over 25 wines open to drink and enjoy from around the globe, come celebrate the Father’s Day weekend and find your favourite!

WINES OPEN TO TASTE

Australia:
Picardy Pinot Noir 2020 – Pemberton
Picardy Pinot Noir 2021 – Pemberton
Picardy Tete du Cuvee 2020 – Pemberton
Anim Tinderbox 2022 - Tasmania
Bubb & Pooley Pinot Noir 2022 - Tasmania
Clarence House Reserve Pinot Noir 2022 - Tasmania
Commune of Buttons Gloria 2019 – South Australia
Gentle Folk Scary Gully 2022 – South Australia
Mac Forbes Gladysdale 2022 – Yarra Valley
McPherson La Vue Pinot Noir 2021 – Victoria
Polperro Estate Pinot 2021 – Mornington Peninsula

New Zealand:
Pyramid Valley Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019
Pyramid Valley North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2019
Wild Earth Central Otago 2020

France:
2019 Cotes Auxerre Rouge ‘Louis Bersan’ - Burgundy
Domaine Goisot Cote D’Auxerre Rouge 2020 - Burgundy
Domaine De L’Aste Santenay Premier Cru
‘Beaurepaire’ 2020 - Burgundy
Excuse My French 2020 - Languedoc
Domaine Fontain Gagnard Bourgogne
Rouge 2020 - Burgundy
Sipp Mack Vielles Vignes 2019 – Alsace

USA:
Failla Sonoma Coast 2021 – Napa
Failla Russian River Olivet Ranch 2020 - Napa

Germany:
Stefan Winter Spatburgunder 2018 - Rheinhessen
Friedrich Becker Spatburgunder 2018 - Pfalz

South Africa:
Crystallum Cuvee Cinéma 2021 – Walker Bay
Shannon Rockview Ridge Pinot 2020 – Elgin

Antonella Corda is one of Sardinia’s most exciting producers! A selection of her wines will be open for complimentary tasting from Thursday, 24 - Sunday, 27 August 2023 in the Loft. Special guest Andrew Moody will be joining us on the Friday, 25 from 4.30pm to 7 pm to guide us through this insightful tasting. We will have the 2021 Vermentino di Sardegna, 2021 Nuragus Cagliari DOC, 2021 Cannonau (Grenache) di Sardegna and 2019 Cannonau (Grenache) Riserva di Sardegna open.

This Saturday, we’re joined by Michael, a producer at Bizarro, to celebrate and launch their newest concoction. Bizzarro's new Strawberry and Yuzu spritz is the result of a collab with one of Sydney’s finest cocktail institutions, PS40. House-made strawberry shrub, fresh Riverland yuzu, SA verjuice and of course Bizzarro, combine for an easy drinking, and very fancy, spritz. These limited release cans are lush and sweet, with that characteristic yuzu twang, and we will be offering complimentary tastings all weekend, along with Bizarro's much-loved Mischief Brew and Australiano.Open to Taste:• Bizzarro Yuzu & Strawberry Spritz• Bizzarro Mischief Brew• Bizzarro AustralianoFor those who feel like more than a taste, all spritzes are available to enjoy in our bar, with Mischief Brew on tap. All spritzes will be served with complimentary antipasto treats, including French cheese Puffs & Jamón Crostinis.

This Saturday, Picardy Ambassador Harry Reiffer will be joining us in the loft to share some of our favourite Picardy drops in a complimentary tasting!

Open to taste:

• 2021 Boise SBS

• 2021 Pinot Noir

• 2019 Merlot Cabernet

Based in the Pemberton region of Western Australia, Bill and Sandra Pannell are winemaking royalty, having established the historic Mosswood Wines in 1969. Picardy’s journey has been inspired by Burgundy and its winemaking; the wines are from low yields, nuanced and age-worthy, yet just as appealing when enjoyed in their youth.

Umami Papi Chilli Oil, a modern take on chilli oil with complete versatility, packed with a perfect balance of aroma, crunch, flavour and spice. These delicious oils are made in Melbourne, and will be available to taste this Saturday, 29 July as part of our Smoke, Fire & Hot Sauce Festival, from 10 AM - 2 PM.

As part of our Smoke, Fire & Hot Sauce Festival on Saturday, 29 July 2023 from 10 AM - 2 PM, we will be celebrating some of our favourite artisan sauce suppliers, including Fancy Hank's. These BBQ and hot sauces come direct from their restaurant kitchen in Melbourne and are made with 100% Australian-grown fruits and vegetables.

This Saturday we’re joined in the Wine Loft by bespoke winemakers and brothers, Ruben and Phil James of Felix Caspar Wines. Their small batch Margaret River wines have garnered a following across Australia and are loved for their drinkability, more-ish nature and their traditional and hands on approach to wine making. Working with the highest quality fruit from farmers who respect the land, their wines are bursting with character and a playful pairing to match our offerings at our Smoke, Fire & Hot Sauce Festival!
Open to Taste:

- 2022 "Bobbles" Pet Nat Sparkling

- 2021 "Morris" Malbec

- 2021 "Murray" Cabernet Sauvignon

Join us in the courtyard for a celebration of smoke, fire and a whole lot of hot sauce! Nothing beats meat cooked over coals – especially when flavours of hickory, bourbon & maple are involved. Our chefs will be serving up hearty plates of smoked beef brisket, sticky ribs, bbq chicken and a whole lot more! Don’t forget your favourite hot sauce, a side of pickles, corn bread and slaw alongside a refreshing Dingo lager. We have a significant range of BBQ sauce, hot sauce & pickles as well as locally made hibachi bbq’s and Japanese charcoal available to purchase on the day.

This weekend in the Wine Loft, we are turning our focus to the Mornington Peninsula, one of Australia’s premier Pinot Noir regions. It’s unique maritime climate, diverse combination of soil (including fertile volcanic soil) and high concentration of talented wine makers has all contributed to the region gaining both national and international recognition. Mornington Pinots are known for their purity, concentration of fruit and their silky, soft tannins. We're excited to open 3 expressions of these wines for complimentary tasting all weekend!

Open to taste:

• Mooroduc Estate Pinot Noir 2019

• Handpicked Collection Mornington Peninsula 2021

• Paringa Estate Pinot Noir 2022

Join us on Friday, 14 July 2023 as we celebrate Bastille Day in true French style! Our talented French chef, Benoît, will showcase his culinary skills by creating an array of incredible and authentic French dishes that will be available from our hot food deli.

Lunch menu:

• Traditional French Onion soup with Gruyère and baguette crouton

• Celeriac and truffle velouté

• Croque Monsieur

• Poireaux vinaigrettes

• Creamy chicken vol-au-vents

• Coq au Vin with chat potatoes, mushroom & baby spinach sauté

• Roasted beef sandwich baguette celery rémoulade

• Chicken Cordon Bleu

Dinner menu:

• Crusted herbs lamb rack

• Filet mignon en croûte

• Tian de légumes provençale & duck fat potato.

• Traditional French cassoulet with baguette

• Beef Bourguignon with Gratin Dauphinoise

• Duck confit with vichyssoise carrot

• Salmon en Croûte with lemon beurre blanc

Join us this weekend as we celebrate Bastille Day in the cozy ambiance of our Wine Loft. In honour of France's national day, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to taste three of our top-value, remarkable French red wines. Discover the flavours and character of these carefully selected wines that represent the essence of French winemaking.

The complimentary red wine tasting will be available all weekend. However, there is limited supply, so we suggest arriving early to secure your sips. We invite you to join us in celebrating Bastille Day and experience the magic of France through the lens of our wine loft.

For those seeking a dine-in experience, our wine and cheese bar is the perfect spot to savour the flavours of France. Our knowledgeable wine and cheese specialists have expertly paired a French cheese and wine flight, offering an array of flavours that will transport you to France. For those with a heartier appetite, we are offering the iconic French Raclette on our menu.

Open to Taste:
• Pierre Marie Chermette ‘Les Griottes’ Gamay 2021
• Domaine de Marco Raisin de Loup 2022
• Domaine Guilhem & J-Hugues Goisot Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre Corps de Garde Rouge 2020
• Domaine Gueguen Petit Chablis 2021

Join us on Friday, 14 July 2023 as we celebrate Bastille Day in true French style! Our Butchery has prepared their homemade Saucisse de Toulouse, a traditional French sausage that is full of flavour. Our talented French chef, Benoît, will showcase his culinary skills by creating an array of incredible and authentic French dishes that will be available from our hot food deli. The Wine Loft will have some of the finest French wines open for complimentary tastings. And in the Cheese & Wine Bar, dine in and enjoy a delightful French cheese and wine flight, or mouth-watering raclette.

Thursday 6 July - Sunday 9 July.

To celebrate the launch of Republic of Fremantle’s limited-release 2023 Barrel Aged Negroni, we will be pouring the Classico and Barrel-Aged Negroni all weekend to taste in the Loft. For those wanting more, we welcome you to join us for a dine in negroni. Republic of Fremantle’s Classico and Barrel Aged Negroni 500mL bottles are also available to take home, and each bottle purchased will be gifted with a Republic of Fremantle x Rocked Ice 4 pack of ice!

Liam Carmody’s Lonely Shore Pinot Noir embodies cool climate West Australian Pinot Noir and is celebrated for its unique characteristics and elegant flair. Each vintage is met with fresh anticipation, and every year outdoes the last. Focusing only on Pinot Noir from Manjimup, it’s known for being serious, structured and loved for the harmonious balance between its savoury elements and fruitful characteristics. Despite its youth, (with 2022 marking its 5th vintage), it has garnered glowing reviews and ratings every year from the likes of Halliday, The Wine Companion and The Wine Front. Not surprisingly, Lonely Shore was also awarded the 2021 Western Australian Winner in the Australian Pinot Noir Challenge for the 2020 release. This weekend we are thrilled to share Lonely Shore’s 2022 Pinot Noir with you, which will be open to taste all weekend.