Inside The Tasting Room

Mel Holmes

November 11, 2026

Kumeu River Masterclass

For us, the real pleasure is in tasting those differences side by side. Chardonnay becomes much more than a familiar grape variety; it becomes a way of understanding the place,...

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Mel Holmes

November 04, 2026

Champagne Louis Roederer Masterclass

Our masterclass explored six exceptional Champagnes in a particularly significant year for the house, marking not only 250 years of Louis Roederer, but also 150 years since the creation of...

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Mel Holmes

November 04, 2026

Domaine William Fevre Chablis Masterclass

Our William Fèvre Masterclass followed a journey through six wines, exploring how soil, vineyard, vintage and classification change what we find in the glass. Chablis is one of the clearest...

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Lily Turton

September 05, 2026

Polka Lilly Pilly Cuvee and Salmon Bagel with Poached Eggs

This week Peter and Tony crack open a bottle of 2021 Polka Lilly Pilly Cuvee. TK recommends pairing it with a brunch favourite, Smoked Salmon Bagel with Poached Eggs and Hollandaise.  Smoked...

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Mel Holmes

August 12, 2026

MASTERCLASS: "Big" but not as you know it!!

Big reds. Bigger stories. Discover six iconic wines, remarkable producers and the regions that continue to shape the world of fine wine.

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Lily Turton

June 11, 2026

Stargazer Chardonnay and Roast Organic Chicken with Mushroom Fricassée

This week Peter and Tony crack open a bottle of 2020 Stargazer Tasmania Chardonnay. TK recommends pairing it with Roast Organic Chicken with Mushroom Fricassée.  Roast Organic Chicken With Mushroom Fricassée...

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Lily Turton

June 11, 2026

Tscharke A Thing of Beauty Grenache and BBQ’d T-Bone with Cafe De Paris Butter

This week Peter and Tony crack open a bottle of 2020 Tscharke A Thing of Beauty Grenache. TK recommends pairing it with BBQ’d T-Bone with Cafe De Paris Butter.  BBQ’d...

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Lily Turton

June 11, 2026

Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay and Seafood Chowder

 This week Peter and Tony crack open a bottle of Howard Park Miamup Chardonnay. TK recommends pairing it with seafood chowder. Seafood ChowderPrep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins...

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Lily Turton

June 11, 2026

Te Whare Ra Marlborough Toru 2020 and Green Papaya Salad

This week Peter and Tony crack open a bottle of Te Whare Ra Marlborough Toru 2020. TK recommends pairing it with and his Green Papaya Salad. Prep Time: 15 min |...

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Lily Turton

June 11, 2026

2021 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Rosé and Oyster Mignonette Dressing

This week Peter and Tony crack open a bottle of 2021 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Rosé. TK recommends pairing it with fresh oysters and mignonette dressing.      Mignonette Dressing Prep Time: 20...

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Lily Turton

June 11, 2026

Turkey Flat Pedro Ximenez NV and Chocolate Nemesis.

  This week Peter and Tony crack open a bottle of Turkey Flat Pedro Ximenez NV. TK recommends pairing it with his delicious Chocolate Nemesis.   Chocolate Nemesis Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time:...

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Lily Turton

June 11, 2026

Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz and Baked Ham with Bourbon & Orange Glaze

This week Peter and Tony crack open a bottle of Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz. TK recommends pairing it with Baked Ham with Bourbon & Orange Glaze.    Baked Ham with Bourbon...

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Lily Turton

June 11, 2026

Roasted Lamb & Beetroot Salad and 2020 Ministry Of Clouds McLaren Vale Tempranillo Grenache

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 40 min | Servings: 4 Ingredients:2 x 200gm lamb backstrapsMarocan spice mix3 medium beets (450g) washed, then topped and tailed and cut in...

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Lily Turton

June 11, 2026

Roasted Bugs With Brown Butter & Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay

Roasted Bugs With Brown Butter & Garlic Description: Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 x Large Green Morton Bugs (cut in half & cleaned) 1 Clove x Garlic, roughly chopped 1 tbs...

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Peter Marchant

June 11, 2026

Free Range Chicken With Garlic & Lemon Thyme with Boiling Pot Golden Ale

It is not all wine at the wine store. This week TK and Peter talk about a barbecue chicken recipe with the delightfully refreshing and local Boiling Pot Golden Ale....

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Peter Marchant

June 11, 2026

Kaesler the Bogan Shiraz 2018 and Hanger Steak with TK's Chimichurri

The theme this week is KIS. Keep it simple!  Tony suggests a hanger steak, a hot bbq and lashings of this Chimichurri sauce to match this big and rich 2018...

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Peter Marchant

June 11, 2026

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc and Goat's Cheese Salad

This week, Tony and Peter talk about a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, made by the Sutherland and Healy families. Tony's match is Radicchio, Fried Goat Cheese and Hazelnut Salad...

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Mel Holmes

June 10, 2026

Italian Reds Masterclass: Texture, Tannin and Time

As a continuation on from our Italian Whites Masterclass, our most recent Masterclass delved into the reds we find most exciting from this country...  Exploring the incredible freshness of Bardolino...

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Mel Holmes

June 09, 2026

Italian Whites Masterclass: New Wave Italian Bianco!

From the volcanic slopes of Etna to the rolling hills of Soave and Piedmont, and the sunlit vineyards of Sardinia and Lazio, here are the highlights from the Italian Whites...

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Mel Holmes

April 15, 2026

Felton Road Masterclass: The Original Icon of Central Otago

Felton Road holds a special place in the hearts of wine lovers, wine educators and winemakers (beyond their own fields) that reaches globally. A place that breathes integrity, patience and a restraint...

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Mel Holmes

April 06, 2026

An Australian Rosé Masterclass: Six Wines to challenge expectation.

We invite you to taste with curiosity, pair with intention, and discover what happens when rosé is treated not as an afterthought, but as a table worthy event. Join us...

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