Dinners, Tastings.

Return your Six Jars to us for a $5 Credit against your Next Online Tasting Booking...   Theres little doubt that the evolution of Australian Grenache - and especially McLaren Vale has been on a tearer of a cycle in thepast decade or so. Styles have differeed 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,...

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:...

Return your Six Jars to us for a $5 Credit against your Next Online Tasting Booking...   We are thrilled to be able to do an intensive online tasting of some back catalougue Brunello from the cellars of the esteemed Col d'Orcia (Toscana).   Count Francesco Cinzano is a delight to drink with and this is a great chance to share this experiance with our broader base of Brunello lovers. The tastings that we have had at the winery remain steadfastly in my memory as amongst the greatest ever experiances.   Due to the immense cost involved in this event, we will be showing 80ml pours per label. You are welcome to purchase...

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) ...