Hosted by Group Wine Director for QT Hotels, Chris Morrison, and Executive Chef at Capitol Bar & Grill, Josh Smith-Thirkell, guests will be taken on a five-course journey, with a local and international wine pairing for each course. The event will be a long table interactive wine and dining experience to celebrate and explore the origin, providence and seasonality of the Canberra wine district – there is a new generation of winemakers, making their mark and putting Canberra on the map, take a sip. Tickets available here. 

Course one

 

Rusty Wire Oysters + Lemon

Moonlight Flat Oysters – Steve Felleti, Batemans Bay NSW

Paired with:

2019 Helm Classic Riesling, Murrumbateman NSW

2018 Pierre Luneau-Papin Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, Loire Valley France

 

Course two

 

Gnocchi + Mushroom + Egg Yolk + Sage + Truffle

Majestic Mushrooms – Murrumbateman, NSW

The Truffle Farm – Mount Majura, ACT

Paired with:

2019 Ravensworth Wines Nebbiolo, Hilltops NSW

2017 G.D Vajra Lange Rosso Nebbiolo, Langhe Italy

 

Course three

 

Lamb Rump + Zucchini + Burnt Grapes + Fennel Pollen

Boxgum Grazing Free Range Lamb – Murringo NSW

Paired with:

2019 Mount Majura Tempranillo, ACT

2018 Palacios Remondo ‘La Vendimia’ Tempranillo, Rioja Spain

 

Course four

 

Tilba Vintage Cheddar + Pear & Cranberry Chutney + Lavosh

Tilba Dairy + Tilba, NSW

Paired with:

2019 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier, Murrumbateman NSW

2016 Domaine Chambeyron ‘La Charvarine’ Syrah Viognier, Cote Rotie France

 

Course five

 

Apple Pie + Burrata

Tanbella Orchard – Pillagio ACT

Paired with:

Win’s Creek Mead, Murrumbateman NSW