Dinners, Tastings.

Fast Track Advance Discounted Pricing to Expire in 2 weeks...   Theres little doubt that the evolution of Australian Grenache - and especially McLaren Vale has been a sensation trajectory to watch. Styles have differeed over the last decade but its seems that they are becoming far more geographically aligned than before - making this blind online tasting event so interesting.   Whilst most hail from McLaren Vale, there are a few interlopers to add colour and depth to the exercise. We will be inviting the winemakers to join, but either way it will be a bit of a geek-fest as I will present the usual clonal, climate and vintage...

After the success of the previous Pinot Noir 2022 Champioship Tasting between Australia and New Zealand, we have decided to push the boat out a bit and offer the same experianace but for Super-Premium Pinots Over $90 ... The idea behind this is to eliminate the usual brand baise, pull them from various regions around the world and determine as objectively as we can - who is top of the pops. I will do the same tech stuff ahead of time regarding clones, harvest conditions, soils and altitude which helps in focussing on what attributes shine - before we vote...   (Not presented in this order)   The Wines:...

The alchemy between spice and wine is always something that requires a little thought. One step in the wrong direction and your palate feels like its just come out the other side of an enforced 3 day layover in Dubai airport.   The usual rules of "like to match like" need to be thrown out the window, and instead one looks for contrasts , hyped up glycerine, or hints of sweetness without any kind of domination. Tannin is to be treated with scrupulous respect because something that purrs alongside a BBQ steak with literally scratch your eyes out against a Thai green curry for example.   My liver and I have spent...

As our program of relaxed, less formal dinners at the best of restaurants continues, we would like to share this vertical of wines with you at Oso restaurant.   Our set of verticals from this icon Super Tucan producer is a rare chance to sit down and witness the easy progression of these vintages towards the greatness that Tenuta Setti Ponti deserves...   The Menu :     SHARING FOR THE TABLE  Chef’s Selection of Italian Mixed Cold Cut ‘Affetati’  &  Mixed Green Leaf Salad, Green Tomato Dressing    MAINS  (Gluten Free pasta is available upon request) ...