Past Events
Browse what we have done in the past. The list is not complete, but there are some very interesting dinners to be seen.
90th Anniversary – Chancery Lane
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:…
1293 Truffles at Estelle
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 Crawford…
1292 – Bordeaux at L’Hotel Gitan
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…
1291 – Vinesmith
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 Vaudesir,…
Function 1290 – Chardonnay Masterclass
Chardonnay Masterclass Sub 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…
Function 1287 – President’s at Al Dente
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…
Function 1286 – Christmas at Estelle
Wine & Food Masters: Jenny Parkes and Pia Bengsten President: Richard O’Brien- hosted by Vice President Faye Bowyer Chef: Georgina Dent Wednesday 10th December 2025 Potato pave, tuna tartareParmesan sable, Devon cave-aged cheddar custard,…
Function 1283 – Baix
Tuesday 16th September 2025 https://www.baix.com.au Appellation Rock oyster, mignonette dressing House made Blini, Yarra Valley Caviar, sour cream 2022 Raventos I Blanc de la Finca, Spain ————————— ————————— Tuki Farm Trout, horseradish cream, burnt…
Function 1282 – Orlo
Winter Mediterranean Feast at Orlo Wine & Food Masters: Janet Barton & Jenny Parkes President: Richard O’Brien Chef: Matteo Tine, Wednesday 13th August 2025 NV Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier Brut 1er Cru, Champagne, France Tuna tartare…