Friday, 29 April - 1 May 2022
Complimentary tasting in the Loft!

Istine's winemaker, Angela Fronti, first gained recognition when Istine was named as ‘Italy’s Up and Coming Winery’ by Gambero Rosso in 2017 and has the reputation of crafting some of the purest, most evocative wines in Chianti Classico. This certified organic Chianti is fresh and pure, with a nose of earth, a touch of herbs, sour cherry, and subtle black tea. Racy with youthful energy, the savoury palate features black plum, Marasca cherry and liquorice.

Friday, 29 April 2022 from 4 pm - 6.30 pm
Complimentary event in the Wine Loft.

Join us for an evening of Downton Abbey cocktails, featuring none other than the official Downton Abbey Gin! In a collaborative event with one our most popular gins and to coincide with the newly released film of its namesake, we will be serving up delicious drinks on Friday evening.

Sip gin and tonics or try our version of the 1920’s inspired Clover Club Cocktail, all to the sultry sounds of live 1920’s and 1930’s jazz. Each of our Downton Abbey G&T’s and Downton Abbey Clover Club Cocktails will be served with traditional devilled eggs, that are made to order by our in-house chefs.

OPEN FOR COMPLIMENTARY TASTING - Friday, 22 April - Monday, 25 April 2022
$35 ea (RRP $49) or $195 (RRP $294) per 6 pack!

The Rosso di Montalcino DOC from Collosorbo comes from the Estate’s best vineyards and is presented in the glass in a beautiful ruby red and with the wonderful fruit aromas of ripe cherries and wild berries. This red wine from Tuscany is a fresh and velvety wine that has a lively acidity, it is elegant with a remarkable structure and consistency. It is made from organically grown grapes which are hand-picked and aged in Slavonic and French oak barrels for about 12 months with further storage in the bottle for at least 6 months. Enjoy this dry red wine with pasta, tender dishes of pork and beef or with soft and hard cheese. Open to taste all weekend in the Wine Loft!

$29 ea. (RRP: $35 ea.)
Open for complimentary tasting this Easter long weekend in the Wine Loft!

At Fattoria Le Fonti they know how the hare runs - not least because the surrounding vineyards are home to many of these hopping contemporaries. The house wine of Fattoria Le Fonti is named after the rabbit - the "Lepre", which of course is also depicted on the label of the wine bottle. The La Lepre is pressed from Sangiovese grapes with an admixture of Merlot - depending on the vintage 5 to 15 per cent. As always, these grapes, which naturally grow in the same vineyards as the grapes for all the other Le Fonti wines, are harvested by hand. The subsequent fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruity aromas. The La Lepre then matures for eight months in used French oak barrels - after which the "young hare" is bottled. With its fruitiness, freshness and good acidity, it is the ideal accompaniment to food - simply and poignantly with a pizza!

$29 each or $50 per 2 pk
Complimentary Tasting in the Wine Loft

When it comes to Tuscan wine, Sangiovese is king. Although the grape appears in many appellations within the region, that does not mean all Tuscan reds taste the same and it demonstrates how different Sangiovese can taste. This Chianti has all of the classic hallmarks that wine lovers look for in a great Sangiovese. Fresh, balanced and expressive – a perfumed nose of cherry, violets and berries wrapped up in spice. The palate walks the tightrope between sweet and savoury with the fine grain tannins carrying through into a long finish. Chianti Superiore wines are aged for 1 year, of which 9 months must be in oak. They can come from anywhere in Chianti, outside of the Chianti Classico region. A delicious drop perfect for these cooler months!

COMPLIMENTARY TASTING IN THE LOFT
Friday, 25 March - Sunday, 27 March 2022

Join us for the final installment of our three part Expressions of Chardonnay Tasting this weekend in the Loft. This weekend we will be tasting two Chardonnay wines one hailing from the great region of Mâconnais and the other from the highly esteemed region of Margaret River.

Domaine Thibert Mâcon-Prissé, Burgundy 2018
Simpson Estate Elaine Chardonnay 2019

The Mâconnais aromas suggest broom, white roses, acacia, honeysuckle, fern, verbena, lemon-grass, and citrus fruits (grapefruit, mandarin oranges). In the mouth, the finish adds nuances of pine, quince and fennel. The wines are fresh and luscious as well as dry and well-fruited. They have good concentration backed by sufficient acidity to ensure their keeping qualities.

Margaret River is one of Australia’s foremost chardonnay regions. James Halliday explains the beauty of Margaret River chardonnay is in its contrasts. “It combines an almost shocking voluptuousness with an iron-clad structure, intensity with generosity, and sweet fruit with flowing natural acidity,” he says. Margaret River chardonnay ages well, developing in complexity with time.

COMPLIMENTARY TASTING

Burgundy, the spiritual home of Chardonnay and its very pinnacle of expression, is hard to rival. However, there are some surprising similarities between Australian and Burgundian Chardonnay and this month we are both exploring and celebrating these similarities and differences. This week we will be exploring the stylistic comparisons between "old world" Mâconnais and "new world" Margaret River. We will have open Domaine Thibert Mâcon-Prissé, Burgundy 2018 & Simpson Estate Elaine Chardonnay 2019 for complimentary tasting. These featured wines will be available for discounted prices throughout the weekend and week.

The Mâconnais aromas suggest broom, white roses, acacia, honeysuckle, fern, verbena, lemon-grass, and citrus fruits (grapefruit, mandarin oranges). In the mouth, the finish adds nuances of pine, quince and fennel. The wines are fresh and luscious as well as dry and well-fruited. They have good concentration backed by sufficient acidity to ensure their keeping qualities.

Margaret River is one of Australia’s foremost chardonnay regions. James Halliday explains the beauty of Margaret River chardonnay is in its contrasts. “It combines an almost shocking voluptuousness with an iron-clad structure, intensity with generosity, and sweet fruit with flowing natural acidity,” he says. Margaret River chardonnay ages well, developing in complexity with time.

COMPLIMENTARY TASTING

Burgundy, the spiritual home of Chardonnay and its very pinnacle of expression, is hard to rival. However, there are some surprising similarities between Australian and Burgundian Chardonnay and this month we are both exploring and celebrating these similarities and differences. This week we will be exploring the stylistic comparisons between "old world" Côte Chalonnaise and "new world" Macedon Ranges. We will have open Aladame Bourgogne Mon Blanc, Burgundy 2020 and Cobaw Ridge Chardonnay 2018 for complimentary tasting. These featured wines will be available for discounted prices throughout the weekend and week.

Côte Chalonnaise chardonnays boast a clear complexion with grey-gold highlights. Aromas consist of white flowers (hawthorn, honeysuckle), dried fruits over notes of lemon and sometimes anise, with a suggestion of warm croissants and honey. In the mouth it is fleshy, well turned-out and thoroughly sure of itself. It has a lively, no-nonsense attack with just the right amount of delicacy.

Macedon Ranges produces fine-boned chardonnay, with flavours that range from citrus to stone fruit and mineral notes, is found here, although the winemaking that can be applied to this variety means many variations on a theme.

Complimentary Tasting in the Loft
Domaine Gueguen Chablis 2020 & Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay 2021
Friday, 11 March 2022 - Sunday, 13 March 2022

Burgundy, the spiritual home of Chardonnay and its very pinnacle of expression, is hard to rival. However, there are some surprising similarities between Australian and Burgundian Chardonnay and this month we are both exploring and celebrating these similarities and differences. This week we will be exploring the stylistic comparisons between "old world" Chablis and "new world" Mornington Peninsula. We will have open Domaine Gueguen Chablis 2020 and Garagiste Le Stagiaire Chardonnay 2021 for complimentary tasting. These featured wines will be available for discounted prices throughout the weekend and week.

COMPLIMENTARY TASTING
Friday, 4 March - Sunday, 6 March 2022
$29 ea $150 for 6

Open for complimentary tasting in the Loft! Friday, 4 March - Sunday, 6 March 2022 Sarah Adamson and Greg Lane are both partners in winemaking and in life. Together they've formed new wine label Scout. Together they have worked around the world - in recent times Sarah was a winemaker at Jim Barrys, and Greg at Shaw and Smith. Their premise for Scout is simple – great parcels of fruit from South Australia and the South Island of New Zealand. What a wine - a mix of wholebunch Pinot Noir and some skin-fermented Pinot Gris. The result? A wildly drinkable Pinot blend, that features a wash of bright red fruit, silky soft tannins and some lovely lemongrass and ginger characters. All in all, it's a fun wine that rates very high on the drinkability scale. Can easily handle a light chill, and as such is a go-to wine for warmer months.

COMPLIMENTARY TASTING
Friday, 25 February - Sunday, 27 February 2022
$29 (RRP $35)

Belonging to the Matton-Farnet family for 80 years, Château Minuty is a family run wine estate located in southern France’s Provence region, overlooking the Saint-Tropez peninsula. Using a blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah varieties that have been sourced from a rigorous selection of the best “Côtes de Provence” vineyards, this Rosé is light and bright with an aromatic harmony offering notes of peach and candied orange. Minuty M Rosé 2020 alongside Domaine Sainte-Marie Rosé and Château d’Esclans Whispering Angel 2020 will be open to taste at our premium Provençal Rosé tasting all weekend in the Wine Loft!

COMPLIMENTARY TASTING
Friday, 25 February to Sunday, 27 February 2022

Provençal rosé wines by their very nature should be easy drinking, the finest examples are well-structured, bone-dry, crisp and refreshing. This weekend we are pouring 3 of our favourite premium rosé wines, straight from the Côtes de Provence, that are drinking beautifully right now.

OPEN TO TASTE:
Whispering Angel Sacha Lichine
Chateau Minuty M
Domaine Sainte Marie

AMATO VINO
COMPLIMENTARY TASTING
Saturday, 19 February 2022 from 11 am - 2 pm

Amato Vino are small-batch artisan winemakers based in the Margaret River wine region, Western Australia. They embrace wild-ferments, minimal adjustments in the winery, and gentle handling. They make wines with an old-school approach yet with a modern flare for creativity and adventure.
OPEN TO TASTE
2021 Sangiovese
2021 Rosato
2020 Bianco

Complimentary Tasting in the Wine Loft
Saturday, 12 February 2022 from 11 am – 2 pm

Blanc de Blancs Millésimé is fondly nicknamed ‘The Jewel' of the Fournaise Dubois range. Harvested in 2016, from Crugny, Vallee de l'Ardre, this cuvée opens with a delicate scent of candied fruits, pear and acacia– maturity is expressed through aromas of honey and almond, followed by light notes of toast and flint. Join us this Saturday, 12 February 2022 for a complimentary tasting featuring this stunning vintage champagne. We are luck to be joined by the team from Propellis who import some of the best Champagne in Australia. Enjoy a glass or share a bottle at our Wine Loft Bar alongside something from our menu.

Saturday, 12 February - Monday, 14 February 2022
Complimentary Wrapping Station

Join us in the Courtyard for our Annual Valentine's Day Flower Market. We have Perth's finest selection of fresh cut roses! Let us help you spoil your loved one this Valentine’s Day! Our florists have created the most beautiful floral bouquets that are available in both traditional and contemporary styles. We will have premium long stem roses alongside hand-made, artisan chocolates and selection of Sparkling & Champagne. Select your own bunches from our wide variety of the flowers - our florists will arrange and wrap them especially for you.

Complimentary Tasting
Saturday, 29 January 2022
From 11 am - 2 pm

The true spiritual home of Vermentino is Sardinia. The best examples of dry Sardinian Vermentino wine combine zingy flavours of green apple, grapefruit and lime with notes of honeysuckle and white flowers. Its most distinctive characteristic is the slightly bitter finish, which is reminiscent of green almonds or citrus pith.

On Saturday, 29 January 2022 we will be opening 3 different Sardinian Vermentinos to taste alongside each other. Andrew Moody from David Mullen wines will be our special guest between 11 am - 2 pm, and he will guide passers-by on the variety, region and nusances of each wine.

OPEN TASTE
Antonella Corda Vermentino
Cantina del Vermentino Nord Est
Cantina Santadi Vermentino