Making an impact from down under £75pp
Australia began making wine over two centuries ago and is a vast country rich in old vines, multi-generational winemaking families, and an ingrained knowledge and respect for the craft. With a new generation of winemakers comes a yearning to explore and innovate, a fearless attitude, and a diverse patchwork of wine regions across many climates—the ingredients of an extraordinary wine country like no other.
Since the 1980s, when Australia burst onto the scene, creating a dramatic shift in the market, it has continued to break boundaries. In my tasting, we will look beyond the traditional and explore wines that define elegance, terroir, minimal intervention, and a deep respect for both land and place. Forgotten varietals, cool-climate regions, and a lighter touch in the vineyard and cellar define Australian wines. This diversity is exciting and refreshing, showcasing a regional offering that has always existed and continues to evolve dramatically.
Will, my amazing business partner—whose knowledge and passion for all things Australia, especially wine, is encyclopaedic—has helped me curate this fantastic tasting. We have wines from Giant Steps, Cullen, legends like Larry Cherubino and SC Pannell, among many others. We will try Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs side by side to compare their regional characteristics. Larry’s latest Chardonnay, in which he blends ancient techniques with modern winemaking, is modeled on Roman amphora—outstanding!
Australia continues to impress me with its stunning wines and iconic winemakers. Come and taste with us!
What you’ll be tasting…
White
2023 Cullen, Amber, Wilyabrup Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, Western Australia
2022 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, Victoria
2023 MMAD Vineyard, Blewitt Springs, Chenin Blanc, McLaren Vale, South Australia
2023 Shaw and Smith Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
2022 Cherubino Uovo Chardonnay, Great Southern, Western Australia
Red
2023 Chatto Franklinii, Pinot Noir, Huon Valley, Tasmania
2022 SC Pannell, Blewitt Springs Little Branch Grenache, McLaren Vale, South Australia
2023 Paringa Estate Peninsula Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria
2018 Woodlands, Margaret River, Clementine, Wilyabrup Valley, South Australia
2021 Mount Horrocks, Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley, South Australia
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