SECRET CELLAR DINNER: Riesling Rivals

SECRET CELLAR DINNER:
Riesling Rivals - Clare Valley versus Mount Barker (and Yarra Valley)

Join us for a fun night of tasting, dining, and reminiscing about all things Riesling at our exclusive eight-guest Sommelier-led wine event!

THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT:
GET YOUR TICKET HERE

Join us for a special once-only exploration into these two (three) Riesling Regions ! Join our sommelier, Antony Anderson (WSET4), for a delightful evening of exploring the history and flavours of six cellared wines, from Australia's Clare Valley (SA)and Mount Barker (WA), over a perfectly matched three-course dinner (see the line-up below).

This particular event compares and contrasts (mostly) two wineries: Skillogalee and Permission to Pivot (with a little Helen's Hill Yarra Valley thrown into the mix), and reveals how these wines are developing into exceptional wines when cellared properly.

Aged Australian Rieslings are especially revered for their long-term cellaring potential, where they transform from fresh citrus and floral notes to complex honey, nutty, and toasty characters after a decade or more. This transformation is due to their high acidity, which acts as a natural preservative.

Join us to explore these three wineries and three regions with Riesling's high acid which makes it a perfect pairing with rich seafood like salmon, which the wine's citrus-palate also compliments, hence the salmon-focussed menu.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to indulge in these fine wines from Australia, and expand your palate and wine knowledge - come share your favourite wine stories! The event will be held at Life's Too Short Bar located in Tribeca Arcade, Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC, Australia.

Grab your ticket and get ready to sup, sip, savour, and socialise in a cosy atmosphere surrounded by fellow wine enthusiasts.
See you there!

THE LINE UP:

ARRIVAL
NV Skillogalee Sparkling Riesling

BRACKET 1
2022 Skillogalee Riesling vs 2022 Permission to Pivot Riesling

• Hot Smoked Salmon, Neufchatel, Potato Rösti, Dijon & Mint Dressing (GF)

BRACKET 2
2021 Skillogalee Riesling vs 2019 Helen's Hill High Country Riesling

• Baked Norwegian Salmon, Whipped Potatoes, Hollandaise (GF)
• Rocket, Pear, Walnut & Grana Padano Salad with Dijon Dressing (GF)

BRACKET 3
2021 Permission to Pivot L.S.D. Riesling

• Passionfruit & Lemon Curd Panna Cotta, Roasted Strawberries (GF)

GETTING THERE: We recommend you use public transport or rideshare. We are on the 12/109 tram line (stop 16, Wellington St), several Bus Routes (302, 303, 304, 305, 309, 318, 350, 905, 906, 907, 908) or a 5-10 minute walk from Jolimont and North Richmond train stations. If you decide to drive and/or have a designated driver, 2-hour paid parking is available around Powlett Reserve, Darling Square, and the Fitzroy Gardens. Extended paid parking is available at Care Park at 162 Albert Street, East Melbourne or the Epworth Freemasons Car Park in Gotch Lane off Grey Street.

UNABLE TO ATTEND?
Cancellations and Refunds are generally not possible. However, for sudden illness, COVID, or other special circumstances, we may agree to reschedule your session to another night or provide a gift certificate for part or all of your ticket price. Please SMS your request to 0466 045 473.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

• See the ticket link for further conditions
• This is a pre-booked event, walk-ins are not possible.
• RSVPs on Meetup do not constitute a booking.
• Minimum Event Sales 6. If the minimum number of seats is not sold, the event may be rescheduled later or cancelled and tickets refunded.
• If you have booked a ticket and an event is amended, we will contact you before the event to advise and make new arrangements.
• Please note: By Public Health Directives, all attendees must be fully COVID-vaccinated, and proof of vaccination may be required.

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