Events

Melbourne Cup Lunch at Wine Library

Tuesday November 7th

Ride in style this year and get in quick to nab a spot at Wine Library.
For $98pp you’ll enjoy a seasonal four-course Melbourne Cup lunch by Head chef, Matheus Costa. Soak up Wine Library's intimate and cosy atmosphere all while celebrating with friends.

Continue your Cup Day celebrations into the evening, with dinner reservations from 5pm.

When: Tuesday 7th November 2022
Where: Wine Library
Time: From 12:00 pm
Cost: $98 per person
What's included: 4-course shared lunch
How to book: Follow the link below.
Extras: You can choose to go for a beverage package starting at $82 pp for 3 hours or $125pp for our premium beverage package.

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Sicilian Wine tasting
Wednesday18th October

Benchmark Sicilian Producers (Benanti, Rallo, Vicoletto)
(standing cocktail style chatting with Davide from Enoteca Sileno)

Wednesday 18th of October 6:00pm

These are some of the best wines we tasted this year, unique opportunity to try side by side these benchmark producers with the Wine Library sommeliers & Davide from Enoteca Sileno, some of the wines tasted will be Catarratto Vicoletto, Grillo Rallo, Etna Bianco, Etna Rosso and Nerello Cappuccio from Benanti with a light snack served canapé style.

Details:
When: Wednesday 18th of October 2023
Where: Wine Library downstairs
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $49 per person
What's included: 5 wines to taste with the Wine
Library sommeliers & Davide from Enoteca Sileno
How to book: Follow the link below.

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Wine tasting Wednesday 27th September

Benchmark Wine tasting
(standing cocktail style chatting with Sommelier)

Wednesday 27th of September 6:30pm

These are some of the best wines we tasted this year, unique opportunity to try side by side these benchmark producers with the Wine Library sommeliers, some of thre wines tasted will be Riesling from Peter Lauer, Mosel and three producers from Morgon (Marcel Lapierre, Foillard and Daniel Bouland)

Details:
When: Wednesday 27th of September 2023
Where: Wine Library downstairs
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $59 per person
What's included: 5 wines to taste with the Wine
Library sommeliers
How to book: Follow the link below.

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Wine tasting Wednesday 6th September

Casual Wine tasting
(standing cocktail style chatting with winemaker)

Wednesday 6th of September 6pm

On Wednesday we will have Rivar Mayer from Bloody Hills Wines from Yarra Valley, Rivar is the talented son of famous German winemaker Timo Mayer from the Yarra Valley. We will be tasting the brand new 2023 vintages.
These are some of my go to for super value terroir driven wines that are damn right delicious!

Details:
When: Wednesday 6th of September 2023
Where: Wine Library downstairs
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $25 per person
What's included: Meet thew winemaker, 6 wines to taste, light snack
How to book: Follow the link below.

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Chaîne des Rôtisseurs charity wine dinner Wednesday 13th September

La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs

Some of you might know that we'll be heading to France in October to compete as a team for a World blind wine tasting competition organised by France’s leading wine magazine “La Revue du Vin de France” this competition was recently put on the world stage by an Australian film director Warwick Ross with the award winning documentary
‘Blind Ambition’

This is the very first time Australia will be competing in this challenge but we have high hopes of bringing the trophy back home!

In light of the competition we thought it would be fun to host a Blind tasting wine dinner and invite you to meet some of members of the national team and enjoy an evening of fine wines and food.

Details:
When: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Where: Wine Library downstairs
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $250 per person
What's included: wines and dinner featuring a set shared menu by our Chef Matheus Costa
How to book: Follow the link below.

Gordal olives
Tuna tataki, mango salsa, mandarin ponzu
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Gruyere croquettes, aioli
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Spinach & ricotta Cannelloni, Napoli sugo, basil pesto
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Porchetta, crackling, Italian herbs
Roasted potatoes, sour cream, chives
Butter lettuce, chives, vinaigrette dressing
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DESSERT
Crème brûlée

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Blind tasting wine dinner 26th September

Tim from Wine Library here.

Some of you might know that i'll be heading to France in October to compete as a team for a World blind wine tasting competition organised by France’s leading wine magazine “La Revue du Vin de France” this competition was recently put on the world stage by an Australian film director Warwick Ross with the award winning documentary
‘Blind Ambition’

Joining me will be four of Australia's top Sommeliers that will be part of team Australia. This is the very first time Australia will be competing in this challenge but we have high hopes of bringing the trophy back home!

In light of the competition i thought it would be fun to host a Blind tasting wine dinner and invite you to experience the thrill of tasting wines in a blind format. Think of it like a wine trivia but no questions, you just have to guess the wine.
The idea is to hopefully do a dinner every month, it will be fun, you should come.

So here is our next dinner on the 26th of September

Details:
When: Tuesday 26th of September 2023
Where: Wine Library downstairs
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $115 per person
What's included: Sommelier guided blind tasting wines (6 in total) and dinner featuring a set shared menu by our Chef Matheus Costa
How to book: Follow the link below.

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Menu TBC

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Wine tasting Wednesday 30th August

Casual Wine tasting
(standing cocktail style chatting with winemakers)

Wednesday 30th of Aug 6:30pm

On Wednesday 30th we will have Alex from Meadowbank, Jeff from Byrne Farm and Mark from Mount Macleod in Sydney, below you’ll find a little about each producer and a list of the wines they will be presenting. It’s a fascinating line up with Pinot Noir from no less than three states!

Meadowbank, Derwent Valley, TAS – Alex Deane
“Meadowbank’s vineyard is one of the most important in Tasmanian wine; a whole host of the best quality and most interesting Tasmanian wine brands source fruit from it. The label and winery itself has had a bit of a hiatus but renowned winemaker Peter Dredge has teamed up with the Ellis family to kick things back into life.” Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front

Mount Macleod, Gippsland VIC – Mark Mathews
Organic Gippsland Values from Caledonia Australis, Mark Matthews is never going to win any awards for marketing or self-promotion, so it’s just as well he’s rather diligent at his day job. The kind of green credentials practiced at this family-owned Gippsland Estate deserves to be applauded. Winegrower-ecologist Matthews has recently passed his 10th year of organic certification and has instigated a weed management program using a combination of firestick and hard labour.

Byrne Farm, Orange NSW – Jeff Burn
Seduced by some fantastic bottles from Australia and France and enamoured by the camaraderie in the Hunter winemaking fraternity Byrne completed his winemaking degree and began stepping his way up the winemaking ladder. In 2007Jeff made his first pilgrimage to Burgundy, landing in the heart of Vosne-Romanée at François Pinault’s Domaine de Eugénie. He would return for the 2014 vintage, by which time he would be heading up the winemaking for the Agnew family’s trio of properties, Audrey Wilkinson, Poole’s Rock and Cockfighters Ghost. Managing the Agnew portfolio exposed Byrne to a wealth of growers across the breadth of Australia’s wine regions. But there was one source he became particularly excited about: the pristine high-country Chardonnay and Pinot Noir he was getting from Justin and Pip Jarrett’s organic vineyard in Orange. So, in 2019, when the time had come to branch out on his own, he took a trip across the Blue Mountains to where he finds himself today making small parcels of high country Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Details:
When: Wednesday 30th August 2023
Where: Wine Library downstairs
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: $28 per person
What's included: 3 winemakers, 8 wines to taste, light snacks
How to book: Follow the link below.

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Vinos del Sur
Masterclass and dinner on Patagonia

Two superstar names making wines that challenge some of the best in the world!

We will be tasting two of Argentina's most sought after producers from
Patagonia: Bodega Chacra & Bodega Noemia

Patagonia the region

Lying between 36°S and 45°S (about the same latitude as New Zealand), making its vineyards among the most southern in the world. The region is essentially a desert and the vineyards are mainly located along the rivers (especially the Colorado and Río Negro) that run from the Andes and provide water to irrigate the vines.

As a name, Patagonia might be better known as the maker of jackets and outdoor clothing. But Patagonia the region turns out some stunningly distinctive wines that will make you want to add the name to your wine vocabulary.

Now if Mendoza Malbec is Argentina’s superstar pin up boy at present then Patagonian wine represents the young, slightly more refined, upstart – daring to try something a bit different in order to get recognised. Whilst Mendoza wines can be characterised by their power, fruit and macho qualities, Patagonian wines offer a bit of a twist on the style with cooler minerality and a bracing streak of acidity, perfect for more delicate dishes.

Patagonia is a region worth exploring in person – with or without Patagonia gear – but until that is possible, you can taste it in the wine.

Pierro Incisa della Rocchetta is the grandson of the family responsible for making Tenuta San Guido (Sassicaia). Pierro is a dreamer, he always wanted to do his own thing independent of family ties. In 2004 Pierro heard about an abandoned Pinot vineyard in Patagonia, originally planted in 1932. And so, began what is now Bodega Chacra, generally recognised as the greatest Pinot Noir produced in South America.

Over time another vineyard from 1955 was added along with more plantings. Vineyards are tended using organic and biodynamic practices. The old vines are planted on their own rootstocks, producing tiny bunches with incredibly concentrated flavours. Since 2017, Pierro has been working with famed burgundy wine-maker JM Roulot to produce chardonnay in Patagonia to great acclaim.

Bodega Noemia is owned by Italian wine producer countess Noemi Cinzano (of the vermouth family) and Danish winemaker Hans Vinding-Diers. Hans had been working in a commercial winery in Patagonia when he discovered some very special museum wines in the cellar. Captivated he tracked down the source of these wines; a very special 1930’s planting of Malbec which became the foundation for Bodega Noemia. They fell in love with the place and decided to restore it and return it to its original condition. After buying the grapes from this semi-abandoned vineyard in 2001, their first vintage was made in an old shed belonging to a fruit packing company; they destemmed the grapes by hand at night, and put them in open fibreglass tanks so that they could crush them with their feet. The idea was to get back to basics.

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Details:
When: Wednesday 24th May 2023
Where: Wine Library
Time: 7pm
Cost: $190 per person
What's included: Masterclass and dinner featuring two of Patagonia's most iconic producers.
Optional: All wines will be available for purchase on the day or also delivered with a special discounted retail price!
How to book: Follow the link below.

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Art Exhibition Sunday 11th June 2023
Rosemary Strachen

Wine Library presents Sydney artist Rosemary Strachen

We will be transforming WL into an art gallery to exhibit Rose's latest collection. Gallery Day Sunday 11th June

Rosemary Strachen is a Sydney based contemporary artist whose multidimensional practice encompasses sculpture, installations, painting and graffiti. Her work employs repetition and pattern making.

Strachen's practise explores the connections between things. Deep listening. A need to express the deeper energy and meaning. There is an obligation to share the connection she feels to all people and the environment.

‘I’ve always known who I am. An artist. When I was three I told my mother “ I am an artist.” My head is always overflowing with ideas…the ones that come out are the noisiest, the most persistent."

Details:
When: Sunday 11th June 2023
Where: Wine Library
Time: from 2pm
Cost: Free entry
What's included: Nibbles & refreshments
Optional: All art will be available for sale including smaller sized prints
How to book: Follow the link below.

Giuseppe Quintarelli wine dinner

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming Quintarelli wine dinner.

This exclusive event is an opportunity for wine connoisseurs and food enthusiasts alike to come together and indulge in the exceptional wines of Giuseppe Quintarelli.

The master of Veneto needs no introduction but for those who would like to know a little about his history see below.

In the 1927 Silvio Quintarelli acquired Monte Cá Paletta in Negrar di Valpolicella where the family continues to operate and cultivate its oldest vines. Giuseppe learnt how to make wine from his father and after the military levy (1951) came back to continue the family business. Giuseppe achieved worldwide acclaim for his old-school approach to winemaking.

Today his daughter, Fiorenza and her family runs the entire production counting 11ha of lands under vines.

During this memorable evening, you will have the opportunity to taste a selection of the finest Quintarelli wines, expertly paired with a delicious five-course meal designed by our talented chef Matheus Costa.
Our invited sommelier and wine importer Andreas Puhar will guide you through each wine and provide insights into the history and production of this iconic Italian winery.

As a guest, you will have the opportunity to mingle with fellow wine lovers, learn about the art of winemaking, and indulge in a gastronomic experience like no other. Tickets for this event are limited to only 12 people so please reserve your spot as soon as possible by following the link below. We look forward to welcoming you to our Quintarelli wine dinner and sharing an unforgettable evening of exquisite wine and cuisine.

Date: Thursday 27th of April 2023
Time: from 7pm
Where: Wine Library upstairs
Price: $395 pp.
What's included: 5-course shared menu with wine

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A masterclass with

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming masterclass with Brad Hickey from Brash Higgins wines.
We will be tasting Brad's latest release while exploring the unique perspective on the ancient winemaking vessel the amphora 🏺

Brad Hickey first came to Australia in 2007 to work vintage with renowned South Australian winemaker, Chris Ringland. It was here the Aussies bestowed the bright-eyed and brash New Yorker with the nickname Brash Higgins, and where he met his partner and fellow vigneron Nicole Thorpe. Their 17-acre vineyard in McLaren Vale has been certified organic since 2017. Inspired by the Italian amphora-fermented wines of Sicily and Friuli, BH ferment several of their wines in bespoke amphora by Adelaide potter John Bennett.

Date: Wednesday 10th of May 2023
Time: 6pm
Where: Wine Library dining room
Price: $75 pp.
What's included: wine masterclass small snack tasting platter
How to Book: Follow the link below

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