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On Thursday 25 August join us for an opulent feast exploring the stunning wines of Savaterre. This intimate evening will be hosted by winemaker Scott Sharland and our very own Foni Pollitt.

Savaterre has a faithful following among critics and sommeliers around the world, having been compared to the noble Grand Cru wines of Burgundy and winning countless accolades. 

Having nurtured a passion for fine wine over many years, winemaker and owner Keppell Smith decided to take the inevitable step of starting his own winery. He searched Australia for the best terroirs and fell in love with Beechworth, Victoria. 

“The region is renowned for premium wines, with Savaterre at the apex of these producers. The fruit is farmed organically, the wines made with no additives aside a small amount of sulphur. The resulting whites and reds are recognised as cult wines of exceptional pedigree.” – Mike Benny

Tickets are $159.00 +BF and include 5 courses with matching Savaterre wines. Bookings essential.

Peter Leske may not be a name well-known to the everyday wine drinker, but his influence is felt keenly amongst the Australian wine industry and ripples throughout the globe. He joins us at Mayfair Lane for a four course dinner and intimate conversation, leading a tasting through a dozen examples of “Vinous Exotica” that a decade ago no-one would have dreamt of drinking.

Tickets are $99 +BF and include 4 courses and a guided tasting of 12 wines. Bookings essential. 

About Peter

Peter’s resume is expansive and deeply impressive – he’s a grape grower and contract winemaker for over 30 clients around South Australia, and well as part owner of two boutique brands – La Linea and Vertigo. He has worked around the world with a veritable who’s who of serious marques: Grosset, Dujac, Graillot, Nepenthe, L’Arlot, as well as mentoring some of this country’s young stars, such as the late Taras Ochota, of Ochota Barrels.

He spent 5 years at the The Australian Wine Research Institute, is a highly sought-after wine judge whose writing has been featured in Jancis Robinson’s Oxford Companion and was named Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology Winemaker of the Year 2020. Just a couple of accolades to speak of then!

“Peter has demonstrated excellence in winemaking. He undertakes a diverse range of modern, innovative and traditional winemaking techniques, balancing creativity with technical precision and customer and consumer expectations. He has sought to think outside the box, finding innovative ways to deal with challenging vintages.”  – ASVO citiation

It is not just the breadth of experience that makes Leske’s career so impressive, but his commitment and generosity in sharing his wisdom. “I have worked with so many talented people during my career who have given generously of their time, knowledge and skills. I hope I can follow their lead and continue to share my knowledge with those around me.”

After her many years of study, tasting wines from all over the world, Foni Pollitt discovered a common thread that runs between her favourite bottles. They all display a distinct integrity, grittiness and lack of pretension, and were sourced from vineyards planted in rich volcanic soils.

To honour this deliciously elusive style, Foni has been curating a series of intimate dinners dedicated to Volcanic Wines from around the globe. The second instalment Lava will be held on Wednesday August 31st, where you’ll jump Into The Inferno, discovering the alchemy behind these highly distinctive wines from Italy & Santorini. With special guest Foni’s mum cooking a Sicilian feast to match!

No matter which pocket of the world they are found in, volcanic soils are renowned for producing some of the world’s most flavoursome plants, including the most prized coffee shrubs and of course, amazing grapes. These vineyards are often home to rare and ancient varietals with a presence and vitality that evade description. Foni will be pouring some exceptional examples displaying to give you a true understanding of this charismatic category.

‘…there is no such thing as ‘volcanic wine’. There are, however, wines grown on volcanic soils that come in a radiant, infinitely nuanced rainbow of colours, tastes and flavours…there is no volcanic wine in the singular, but a great and varied many.’ John Szabo MS, ‘Volcanic Wines’.

Lava – Wednesday 31 August
with special guest Foni’s mum cooking a Sicilian feast matched with Volcanic Wines from Focusing on Wines from Italy & Santorini
Tickets $199 + BF

After her many years of study, tasting wines from all over the world, Foni Pollitt discovered a common thread that runs between her favourite bottles. They all display a distinct integrity, grittiness and lack of pretension, and were sourced from vineyards planted in rich volcanic soils.

To honour this deliciously elusive style, Foni has been curating a series of intimate dinners dedicated to Volcanic Wines from around the globe. The final instalment Flow will be held on Wednesday November 16th, where you’ll jump Into The Inferno, discovering the alchemy behind these highly distinctive wines and enjoying meticulously paired dishes from Head Chef Joe Rutherford.

No matter which pocket of the world they are found in, volcanic soils are renowned for producing some of the world’s most flavoursome plants, including the most prized coffee shrubs and of course, amazing grapes. These vineyards are often home to rare and ancient varietals with a presence and vitality that evade description. Foni will be pouring some exceptional examples displaying to give you a true understanding of this charismatic category. 

‘…there is no such thing as ‘volcanic wine’. There are, however, wines grown on volcanic soils that come in a radiant, infinitely nuanced rainbow of colours, tastes and flavours…there is no volcanic wine in the singular, but a great and varied many.’ John Szabo MS, ‘Volcanic Wines’,

Flow – Wednesday 16 November  
Focusing on Wines from Australia & the USA
Tickets $229 + BF

Join us for one of the most unique gin masterclasses Perth has to offer! Our monthly ‘Make Your Own Gin’ class allows you to produce your very own bespoke Gin, whilst delving into the unique world of flavours and botanicals. During the class, not only will you learn about the different varieties of gin, but you will 
get to taste a selection from around the world and learn how to make your very own 
gin at home! A good party trick to add to the collection!

Classes are around 1 1/2 – 2 hours long including share plates, a jar of your freshly created gin and a whole lot of fun! Our classes are very popular & sell out almost straight away, so we also give people the option of booking a private gin class at a time that suits them! Minimum of 10 guests per class, maximum of 16.