by Andrew Navakas | Tue,08,2026 | Functions
Final Red Bracket – notes: Comparing Guigal Château d’Ampuis and Sorrel Le Gréal is an absolutely fascinating pairing. It is a dream matchup for anyone interested in the Northern Rhône because it creates two distinct, high-contrast battles at the same time:...
by Andrew Navakas | Tue,07,2026 | Functions
Truffles at Estelle Wine & Food Masters: Janet Barton and Julian Reynolds President: Richard O’Brien Head Chef: Georgina Dent Tuesday 21* July 2026 NV Vilmart Grand Cellier, Champagne Truffled Comte doughnut Sable, duck liver parfait, apple, trufile 2018...
by Andrew Navakas | Fri,06,2026 | Functions
It was a well attended, informative and enjoyable function. The food and service were excellent and all the wines showed very well, with some treasures from our cellar demonstrating how long lived good Bordeaux can be. Also some of the more economical wines...
by Andrew Navakas | Tue,06,2026 | Functions
19 May 2026 VINESMITH CITY CELLAR DOOR Sourdough baked in house, cultured butter 2013 Vilmart Grand Cellier D’or, Champagne, France Pacific Oyster, Port Douglas, Midnight Cuvée mignonette Pig head croquettes, mustard 2012 William Fèvre Chablis Grand cru...
by Andrew Navakas | Tue,05,2026 | Functions
Chardonnay MasterclassSub committee: Annie McPherson. Peter Quinton, Faye Bowyer & Janet BartonPresident: Richard O’BrienSunday 3rd May 2026 Held at 481 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne Guiborat Fils Blanc de Blanc, Grand Cru Cramant, Tirage 2010, Champagne, France 2022...
by Andrew Navakas | Wed,05,2026 | Functions
Wine & Food Masters: Janet Barton and Sally Macindoe President: Richard O’Brien Owner Chefs: Andrea Vignali, Davide Bonadiman Wednesday 18th February 2026 2012 Diebolt-Vallios Millesime, Champagne, France Oyster, blood orange mignonette...
