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FRIDAY TASTING: SEA SALT YUZUSHU

Friday 17th January 2025

Kajima's Sea Salt Yuzushu has been one of our best summer finds. A blend of yuzu juice and sake, its sweet, salty, tangy, and a joy to drink. 

FRIDAY TASTING: FELLR SELTZERS

Friday 10th January 2025

It's peak summer so we've teamed up with the lovely folks from Fellr to pour their delish seltzers throughout the month of January.

SATURDAY TASTING: LAURENT PERRIER

Saturday 21st December 2024

To celebrate the festive season, the lovely folks from Laurent Perrier will be at the shop, pouring their NV "La Cuvée", NV Rosé and a special treat. 

FRIDAY TASTING: LAURENT PERRIER

Friday 20th December 2024

To celebrate the festive season, the lovely folks from Laurent Perrier will be at the shop this Friday 5-7pm, pouring their NV "La Cuvée" and NV Rosé.

FRIDAY TASTING: LAURENT PERRIER

Friday 13th December 2024

To celebrate the festive season, the lovely folks from Laurent Perrier will be at the shop this Friday 5-7pm, pouring their NV "La Cuvée" and NV Rosé.

 

SATURDAY TASTING: MASSO ANTICO FIANO + DECI MANI PERRICONE

Saturday 7th December 2024

We recently stumbled upon these 2 cheeky southern Italian numbers that punch well above their weight and thought they were worth sharing with you. 

Come by the shop from 4pm this Saturday and we'll pour you a glass :)

FRIDAY TASTING: CLONAKILLA RIESLING + SUPERNATURAL PINOT NOIR

Friday 6th December 2024

We're long-time lovers of both Clonakilla's zippy Riesling, and Supernatural's textural Pinot Noir. They recently both moved onto the 2024 vintage, and we scored a bottle of each to share with you.

Come by the shop this Friday December 6th from 5-7pm and see what all the fuss is about :)

FRIDAY TASTING: DON JULIO'S HEAVY HITTERS

Friday 29th November 2024

For our final Don Julio tasting of the year, we're going big and pulling out Don Julio's 1942 Anejo and super rare Rosado.

SOME CRACKING NEW FINDS: 2 SUMMER-FRIENDLY DROPS

Friday 22nd November 2024

Last week, we went big on two new European finds. This Friday, we'll be pouring them for you :)

FRIDAY TASTING: TANQUERAY G&TS

Friday 15th November 2024

Our friends at Tanqueray are kicking off the (almost) summer season with some cheeky G&Ts this Friday. 

UNICO ZELO: AUSTRALIA'S BEST BANG-FOR-BUCK NATURAL WINES

Friday 8th November 2024

We've been longtime supporters of Adelaide Hill's power couple behind Unico Zelo. This Friday, we're opening up two of our favourites. 

AWARD WINNING WHISKIES FROM NEW ZEALAND & ISRAEL

Friday 1st November 2024

If you like your whiskies then this Friday in store tasting is one not to be missed - we will be tasting the Milk and Honey Elements Sherry Cask Whisky (Israel) which won the world's best single malt award not so long go, as well as the Milk and Honey Classic Single Malt Whisky (Israel).

And we are excited to be showing a new entry to the Australian market, the awesome whiskies from Thomson (New Zealand).

PALOMAS AND PIZZA

Friday 25th October 2024

After last week's success, the folks from Don Julio and Casamigos have teamed up for another Tequila tasting. We'll be pouring Palomas, Margaritas and serving up some woodfired pizza. If that's not convincing enough, we'll also have a bottle of 1942 Tequila on tasting :)

FRIDAY TASTING: MELBOURNE GIN CO.

Friday 30th August 2024

Inspired by a cultural capital, the Melbourne Gin Company (MGC) was established in 2012. Founded by Andrew Marks, a Yarra Valley winemaker living in inner city Collingwood. Andrew sought to doff his hat to London Dry Gin by creating the very first Melbourne Dry Gin, pioneering a new local industry while merging twin loves for gin martinis and his hometown.

CHATEAU PICORON

Saturday 24th August 2024

Join us for an exclusive tasting hosted by Frank from Chateau Picoron, featuring two distinguished Bordeaux wines: Picoron and Petit Picoron. Discover the essence of Bordeaux winemaking with guided tastings and insights into each wine's unique flavors and characteristics. Don't miss this opportunity to explore and savor these exceptional wines in a relaxed and informative setting.

CHATEAU PICORON

Saturday 10th August 2024

Join us for an exclusive tasting hosted by Frank from Chateau Picoron, featuring two distinguished Bordeaux wines: Picoron and Petit Picoron. Discover the essence of Bordeaux winemaking with guided tastings and insights into each wine's unique flavors and characteristics. Don't miss this opportunity to explore and savor these exceptional wines in a relaxed and informative setting.

BIG IMPORTS TASTING

Friday 9th August 2024

Our lastest shipment of imports has landed!

To celebrate, we'll be opening up all of them and sharing them with you lovely people.

A mix of French, Italian, and a few very schmick Portugues numbers, it's sure to be a fantastic tasting. 

If you come to one tasting this year, let this be it. 

VIGNA 800 VALPOLICELLA

Friday 2nd August 2024

We've been big fans of Gianfranco's ethereal wines for many years now. His Valpolicella - a classic blend of Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella from Italy's north always puts a smile on our faces. This Friday, we'll be cracking a bottle and sharing the love!

FRIDAY TASTING: ELQOUESTA WINES

Friday 26th July 2024

Mudgee's most talented: This Friday, we'll be pouring Stu's range of red wines fit for winter. A former science teacher, Stu is experimenting with his winemaking in unique ways, making for some of the best wines we've tried for the money. 

KEREPI FARM PINOT NOIR

Friday 19th July 2024

Discover Kerepi, a delightful Pinot Noir from Marlborough, renowned for its exceptional quality and affordability. Join us for a tasting where we celebrate one of our favorite wines under $25, showcasing its distinct Marlborough terroir and vibrant character. Explore the charm and elegance of Kerepi Farm Pinot Noir in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Don't miss this chance to indulge in a true Marlborough gem, perfect for any occasion. 

FRIDAY TASTING: ELOQUESTA REDS

Friday 5th July 2024

Mudgee's most talented: Winemaker Stuart Olsen is in the house, pouring his range of red wines fit for winter. A former science teacher, Stu is experimenting with his winemaking in unique ways, making for some of the best wines we've tried for the money. 

FRIDAY TASTING: BONDAR WINES - MCLAREN VALE'S RISING STAR

Friday 28th June 2024

Andre & Selina are drawing on inspiration from France's Northern Rhone to make some of McLaren Vale's most compelling wines.

COREY VANDELEUR AND OUR BEST SELLING SHIRAZ

Thursday 20th June 2024

We have the one and only Corey Vandeleur in store pouring his Bellevue Estate Basket Press Shiraz - if you haven't tried out best selling Shiraz yet, best pop in! Perfect for these cool evenings!

FRIDAY TASTING: DOMAINE DE JU CAIRANNE GSM

Friday 14th June 2024

Many are calling this wine "the little brother of Chateaneuf du pape". Come by to find out why...

FRIDAY TASTING: MCLAREN VALE'S BONDAR WINES

Friday 7th June 2024

Andre & Selina are drawing on inspiration from France's Northern Rhone to make some of McLaren Vale's most compelling wines.

SECTION 44 GINS

Friday 31st May 2024

These gins, meticulously handcrafted in Section 44 Tasmanian distillery, is a testament to their commitment to quality and the constant pursuit of perfection.

FRIDAY TASTING: LE GRAND NOIR

Friday 24th May 2024

Come along this Friday, as we crack the tops on some of France's best value wines. 

FRIDAY TASTING: CHâTEAUNEUF DU PAPE

Friday 17th May 2024

As the weather starts to cool, we're easing the pain of summer being long gone by opening a fancy bottle of Châteauneuf du Pape. Come by the shop for a slurp!

FRIDAY TASTING: LE GRAND NOIR

Friday 10th May 2024

Come along this Friday, as we crack the tops on some of France's best value wines. 

FEVER TREE FEVER

Friday 26th April 2024

You don't put e10 in a Porsche, so why put low quality tonic in a G&T? The folks at Fever Tree are creating some of the world's best mixers and we're keen to pour them.

FRIDAY TASTING: FEVER-TREE FEVER

Friday 19th April 2024

You don't put e10 in a Porsche, so why put low quality tonic in a G&T? The folks at Fever Tree are creating some of the world's best mixers and we're keen to pour them.

DIVE IN - USA'S VERY OWN CANNONBALL!

Saturday 13th April 2024

Can't decide between red or white? Why not try both tonight, as we'll be pouring Cannonball's Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon!

WINEMAKER IN THE HOUSE! STUART OLSEN OF ELOQUESTA WINES

Friday 5th April 2024

Science-teacher-turned-winemaker Stuart Olsen will be pouring in the house, pouring some of his reds to help curb the cold.

THE MACALLAN 12 YEAR OLD DOUBLE CASK

Friday 22nd March 2024

The folks from Macallan are pouring their classy 12 year old double cask from 5-7pm! Come by the shop for a taste.

PEACHY AS SELTZER

Friday 15th March 2024

CURLY LEWIS

Saturday 9th March 2024

Another session of fabulous beers all the way from Bondi!

WINE EDUCATION SESSION - OLD WORLD VS NEW WORLD

Friday 8th March 2024

Our first in a series of learning about grape boozing - taste the difference between old and new world wines!

THE MACALLAN 12 YEAR OLD DOUBLE CASK

Thursday 7th March 2024

WHITE, RED & PINK: ALLEGIANCE PINOT GRIGIO, PINOT NOIR & BRISE ROSE

Friday 1st March 2024


TENUTE DI FRATERNITA - QUESTUA TOSCANA ROSSO IGT 2020

Saturday 24th February 2024

Join us on a trip to Italy tonight as we try a superb red from one of Tuscany's oldest wineries. If you're looking for a great value wine, this sangiovese based red is one you need to try!

WINEMAKER IN THE HOUSE! ELOQUESTA WINES

Friday 16th February 2024

If you haven't tasted Stuart's wines or met Stuart, you haven't lived!

CURLY LEWIS

Friday 9th February 2024

Fabulous beers all the way from Bondi!

CELLIER DES PRINCES SYRAH

Friday 2nd February 2024

Backed by 100 years of history and a rockstar oenologist, Cellier des Princes is putting out some pretty killer wines for the money.

SOHI - GIN, VODKA, MARTINIS & NEGRONIS

Thursday 25th January 2024

BEAT THE HEAT WITH A CHEEKY PROVENCE ROSé

Friday 19th January 2024

We're cracking a couple bottles of French rosé to help beat the heat!

SOHI SPIRITS - CLASS IN A GLASS

Friday 12th January 2024

These premix drinks are next level! As the creators of SoHi Spirits say: total class in a glass!

CHAMPAGNE LAURENT PERRIER

Friday 22nd December 2023

Tomorrow evening, the good folks from Laurent Perrier are cracking open a couple bottles of bubbles in celebration of the holiday season. Come by for a cheeky slurp.

SOHI - GIN, VODKA, MARTINIS & NEGRONIS

Wednesday 20th December 2023

FIND YOUR FAVOURITE FRENCH ROSé

Friday 15th December 2023

Need to load up on some rosé for Christmas and the New Year? Try a few of our favourites and pick your winner!

CHAMPAGNE LAURENT-PERRIER

Friday 8th December 2023

PARTY JUICE!

Friday 1st December 2023

Festive season is upon us! We're opening up a couple drops that we reckon are great examples of 'party juice' - stuff that won't break the bank, but go down a treat. 

1ER CRU CHABLIS + PROVENCE ROSé

Friday 24th November 2023

We're pulling the corks on a top shelf Chablis and a crisp Provence rosé.

FOUR PILLARS

Friday 17th November 2023

Four Pillars just took out the title of "Best Gin in the World" for the third year running. See what all the fuss is about at this Friday's tasting...

ALLEGIANCE WINES

Friday 10th November 2023

A tasting of some of Allegiance Wine Chardonnay & Pinot Noir - fantastic value! And a cheeky top notch prosecco to wrap it up.

DERBUSCO CIVES FRANCIACORTA

Friday 3rd November 2023

Whilst the European holidaying comes to a close, this Friday we are heading back to Italy! We will have on tasting the Derbusco Cives Franciacorta - the perfect drop heading into the summer!

ELOQUESTA

Friday 27th October 2023

Science-teacher turned winemaker, Stuart Olsen will be pouring two of his latest experiments...

FRIDAY TASTING: AIX ROSé

Friday 13th October 2023

El Nino has been declared, and all bets are off excpect for the fact we're in for a rosé summer. This Friday, we'll be pouring Provence's most famous Rosé, AIX.

CHARLY NICOLLE

Friday 6th October 2023

Crisp and textural: Charly Nicolle's newest vintages are on pour this Friday.

YANGARRA ESTATE

Friday 29th September 2023

Amazing wines from an amazing estate - Yangarra Estate is devoted to produce wines from our single-vineyard estate, that reflect an authentic sense of place.  And we have 5 wines on tasting!

CRITTENDEN ESTATE

Friday 22nd September 2023

The Geppetto Range: This range of classic French varieties is unashamedly designed for youthful drinking and is part of the family’s quest to produce premium but affordable wines from grapes grown in several cool climate regions of Victoria.

YANGARRA ESTATE

Friday 15th September 2023

Amazing wines from an amazing estate - Yangarra Estate is devoted to produce wines from our single-vineyard estate, that reflect an authentic sense of place. This tasting we are showing a few that we have on our shelves.

MANOIR DU CARRA CôTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS

Friday 8th September 2023

Try one of our most popular imports - Manoir du Carra Côteaux Bourguignons - a blend of 60% Gamay and 40% Pinot Noir - perfect!

CHIANTI & SUPER TUSCAN TASTING!

Friday 1st September 2023

Our newest batch of Italian imports have arrived!

From a cheeky Tuscan Sangiovese to a Super Tuscan that will knock your socks off, we'll be cracking a few bottles to wet your whistle and celebrate the weekend. 

Stop by the shop from 5-7pm to have a taste!

VIGNA800 VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO

Friday 25th August 2023

Do you like medium to full bodied red wine that is silky smooth? You'll love this drop.

Soft elegant texture with dense structure and a lasting finish - this is what valpolicella is about!

Single bottle at case price tonight!  That's 20% discount!

MORIN LANGARAN

Friday 11th August 2023

CAVES DU COMMANDEUR

Friday 4th August 2023

3 DIFFERENT ESCARPMENT ESTATE PINOT NOIRS

Friday 28th July 2023

Over the last 35 years, we have created an expression of Martinborough Pinot Noir. Sculpted by Winemaker Tim Bourne and Viticulturist Rowan Hoskins from fruit entirely originating from Martinborough vineyards on the fabled alluvial gravels. They are focused on creating wines with an identifiable structure, complexity and fruit expression that reflect their distinctive sites and their regional Martinborough accent.

DOMAINE MANOIR DU CARRA CôTEAUX BOURGUIGNONS

Friday 21st July 2023

60% Gamay Noir (better known as Beaujolais) and 40% Pinot Noir - tasty!

ESCARPMENT ESTATE PINOT NOIR

Friday 14th July 2023

ESCARPMENT THE NOIR PINOT NOIR

Friday 7th July 2023

GREYSTONE

Friday 23rd June 2023

Greystone is 100% certified organic and believes fine wines are temporal, each vintage a fleeting snapshot of a place in time. From their world-famous Vineyard Ferment Pinot Noir to their flagship Chardonnays, the wines capture the heart and soul of North Canterbury in every glass.

GREYSTONE

Friday 16th June 2023

CARRA BURGUNDY

Friday 9th June 2023

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