AFF Melbourne Wine Meet Ups (MASTER THREAD)

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Both look reasonable @qaz

Unfortunately I have a friend's birthday dinner this evening, so can't make it
 
Today/Friday @ 5-8pm & Tomorrow/Saturday @ 10am-4pm:


Tomorrow/Saturday @ 11am:

Tomorrow/Saturday @ 12noon-2pm:


Tomorrow/Saturday @ 1-4pm:

This Sunday 8th @ 1-3pm (onwards):


This Sunday 8th @ 1.30-4.30pm:

Next Wednesday 11th @ 6-8pm:


Next Wednesday 11th @ 5.30-7pm:

Next Wednesday 11th @ 5.30-8pm:

Next Wednesday 11th @ 6.30pm:

Saturday 14th @ 12noon-2pm:

Friday 15th @ 5-7pm:

Monday 16th @ 7-9pm:

Wednesday 18th @ 5.30-7.30pm:

Thursday 19th @ 5.30-8pm:


Saturday 21st @ 12noon-2pm:


Monday 23rd @ 5.30-7.30pm:

Tuesday 1st October @ 2-4pm


Wednesday 2nd October @ 5.30-7.30pm:

Friday 4th October 6.30-8.30pm:

Wednesday 9th October @ 5.30-7.30pm:

Thursday 10th October @ 6.30-8.30pm:

Wednesday 23rd October @ 6.30-7.30pm:

Saturday 23rd November @ 10am-4pm:


Michael actually conducted the 48-wine tasting (4 vineyards x 12 vintages) earlier that day - unfortunately mainly press/media-only :(
 
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Wine dinner in Melbourne on 23rd of October with some back vintages. Wines are:

Showcasing:
Jacob’s Creek Johann Shiraz Cabernet 2012
Kaesler Wines WOMS 2016
Lake Breeze Bernoota Shiraz Cabernet 2016, 2012 & 2004
Majella Wines The Malleea by Majella 2014, 2009 & 2002
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2017
St Hugo Cabernet Shiraz 2015
Tahbilk Old Vine Cabernet Shiraz 2016
Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Shiraz 2013, 2012
Wolf Blass Grey Label Cabernet Shiraz 2009
Wynns Coonawarra Estate V & A Lane Cabernet Shiraz 2015
Yalumba FDR1A Cabernet Shiraz 2014
Yalumba The Caley Cabernet Shiraz 2014
Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Shiraz 2015 & 2010




I don't think I can make it unfortunately
 
Today 12noon-2pm @ Prince Wine Store:


Four AFFers have so far booked tickets for this Bollinger event in case anyone else wants to join them - Dan's Cellar events normally have a maximum of 14-20 places which usually fill fast:

Bollinger La Grande Annee Release Masterclass @ Dan Murphy's Cellar ($50 gift card ticket)
Wednesday 20th November @ 6-7.45 pm



Bindi Masterclass with Michael Dillon @ MW Wines ($90) - two places left
Wednesday 30th October @ 6.30pm

Vinified's Billecart-Salmon Spring Brunch @ Captain Baxter ($88.38 using FLUTES for $15 off)
Saturday 26th October @ 11am–12.30pm



Mac Forbes + Fleet Wines @ Magnum + Queens (free)
Saturday 2nd November @ 2-4pm


 
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Bugger. Wish we lived in Melbourne sometimes. That Billecart-Salmon brunch is perfect for us
 
This Saturday 9th @

Next Wednesday 13th @ 6.30pm:

Next Saturday 16th @ 3-5pm:

Monday 18th @ 12noon-2.30pm:

Thursday 21st @ 6.30pm:

Friday 22nd @ 6.30pm:

Saturday 23rd @ 12noon

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th @ 11am-6pm:

Saturday 30th @

Saturday 7th December @ 12noon

Saturday 18th January @ 9.30am


now also 6-8pm Wednesday 13th November @ South of Johnston (Randall's, $75) with 2017 German Rieslings and Vintage Ports

and a reminder:

 
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Have to say I've just discovered this thread and how useful it is !
Well done to all who keep it so up to date, especially QAZ. Are you trade ?
 
Wednesday 27th November @ 6-10pm:

Saturday 7th December @ 9am-2pm:


Interestingly, the day after MW advises that they have moved their masterclass to Wednesday 27th November and replaced Alexandre with Bibendum's Rob Walters due to the former no longer being available, Langton's sends an email about theirs still with Alexandre:

7pm Wednesday 20th November @ Bibendum ($200):
  • Domaine Ponsot Saint Romain Blanc 2016
  • Domaine Ponsot Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Clos des Monts Luisants Blanc 2016
  • Domaine Ponsot Morey-Saint-Denis Cuvée des Grives 2016
  • Domaine Ponsot Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Cuvée des Alouettes 2016
  • Domaine Ponsot Corton Cuvee du Bourdon Grand Cru 2016
  • Domaine Ponsot Grand Cru Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes 2016
 
7pm Wednesday 20th November @ Bibendum ($200):
  • Domaine Ponsot Saint Romain Blanc 2016
  • Domaine Ponsot Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Clos des Monts Luisants Blanc 2016
  • Domaine Ponsot Morey-Saint-Denis Cuvée des Grives 2016
  • Domaine Ponsot Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Cuvée des Alouettes 2016
  • Domaine Ponsot Corton Cuvee du Bourdon Grand Cru 2016
  • Domaine Ponsot Grand Cru Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes 2016

Is there a link to buy tickets?
 
Is there a link to buy tickets?

Sorry for the delay - if you haven't already contacted them, then try 02 8507 2645 and/or [email protected]

Have to say I've just discovered this thread and how useful it is !
Well done to all who keep it so up to date, especially QAZ. Are you trade ?

You're welcome, I'm not, but looking forward to perhaps meeting either of you, or anybody else, at one - unfortunately I can't make it to tomorrow's Bollinger masterclass anymore, where a few other AFFers will be :(
 
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Tuesday 28th November @ 6-7.30pm - Premium Wine Tasting @ MW Wines ($10 refundable):
  • NV Ruinart Blanc de Blancs
  • 2008 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
  • 2017 Domaine William Fevre Chablis
  • 2017 Domaine William Fevre Chablis 1er Cru 'Montee de Tonnerre'
  • 2016 Maison Patrick Piuze Chablis 'Vallee Sebillon'
  • 2018 Sorrenberg Chardonnay
  • 2018 A. Rodda Baxendale Vineyard Chardonnay
  • 2018 A. Rodda Smith's Vineyard Chardonnay
  • 2018 A. Rodda Willow Lake Vineyard Chardonnay
  • 2018 Felton Road Cornish Point Pinot Noir
  • 2018 Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir
  • 2017 Faiveley Murcurey 1er Cru 'Clos du Roy'
  • 2017 Domaine Bouchard Pere & Fils Beaune du Chateau 1er Cru Rouge
  • 2016 Jed Wines Limited Release Malbec

Tuesday 3rd December @ 6-8pm - Randall's End of Year Tasting & Sale @ South of Johnston ($20, 30+ wines)



if you can't make any of these, then Sam will as well be at Boccaccio 11am-12.30pm this Sunday :)
 
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2-4pm tomorrow: Produttori del Barbaresco Free Tasting - Hosted by Brand Ambassador Paolo Elisei @ Melbourne Wine House

6.30pm Saturday 8th February: Champagne Salon Dinner @ Dinner by Heston ($2,500)


Tyrrell's, Yering Station and Mount Langi @ PWS:


includes:
 
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Damn - I have been offline all weekend.

That would have been good.
 
Templestowe Cellars - free tastings, bookings required:
  • Annual Pinot Noir Exhibition: 5-7pm Friday 20th & 10am-5pm Saturday 21st November (tentatative)
  • Annual Chardonnay Exhibition: 5-8pm this Friday & 11am-5pm Saturday:
    • 2018 Arnaud Baillot Montagny Premier Cru White Burgundy
    • 2017 Domaine Jean Dauvissat Cote De Lechet Premier Cru
    • 2019 J.Moreau & Fils Chardonnay Chablis
    • Domain Jean Defaix Chablis
    • 2019 Pipers Brook Tasmania
    • 2017 Dalrymple Cave Block Tasmania
    • 2017 Hardy's HRB Multi Regional
    • 2018 Hill-Smith Estate Adelaide Hills
    • 2019 Singlefile Great Southern
    • 2018 Brookland Valley Estate Margaret River
    • 2019 Coldstream Hills Deer Farm Vineyard Yarra Valley
    • 2019 Giant Steps Wombat Creek Vineyard Yarra Valley
 
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