Living Room Sessions: May

Every Friday, Saturday and Eve of Public Holidays

Dim the lights, grab a drink, and unwind with our Living Room Sessions on Fridays, Saturdays and the eve of Public Holidays throughout the month.

  • Friday 3rd May: Dansen John
  • Saturday 4th May: Shak’thiya
  • Friday 10th May: Staircase Duo
  • Saturday 11th May: No Living Room Sessions
  • Friday 17th May: Owen Li
  • Saturday 18th May: No Living Room Sessions
  • Tuesday 21st May: Alemay Fernandez
  • Friday 24th May: No Living Room Sessions
  • Saturday 25th May: No Living Room Sessions
  • Friday 31st May: No Living Room Sessions

Exploring Western Australia with Larry Cherubino 

Wednesday 29th May

Taste a horizontal of Cherubino’s current releases against mature examples with Larry Cherubino at the Club this May, and see the evolution of these age-worthy Western Australian wines. Larry, a consultant winemaker with many different brands under his belt, may well be one of the busiest winemakers around. Join us for this insightful and exciting masterclass and learn about Western Australia’s noteworthy GIs and its excellent wines.

The wines we will taste:

2023 Cherubino Great Southern Riesling 
2015 Cherubino Great Southern Riesling 
2023 Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay 
2019 Cherubino Margaret River Chardonnay 
2021 Cherubino Margaret River Cabernet 
2013 Cherubino Margaret River Cabernet 
2022 Cherubino Frankland River Shiraz 
2017 Cherubino Frankland River Shiraz

Rocca delle Macìe’s Tuscan Masterpieces with Sergio Zingarelli 

Thursday 30th May

The Zingarelli family have been farming in Tuscany since the 1970s and have since built something of a wine empire. We are proud to welcome Sergio Zingarelli from Rocca Delle Macìe, a winery with about 200 hectares of vineyards across six different estates within Tuscany. Taste eight wines from three estates, including two from 2013: a Chianti Classico Riserva and Gran Selezione from magnum. We hope to see you there. 
 

The wines we will taste:

2022 Tenuta Casa Maria Vigna l’Aja Bruciata Vermentino
2018 Tenuta Le Macie Sergioveto Chianti Classico Riserva
2020 Tenuta Fizzano Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
2019 Tenuta Le Macie Sergio Zingarelli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
2016 Tenuta Le Macie Sergio Zingarelli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
2013 Tenuta Le Macie Sergio Zingarelli Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Magnum
2020 Tenuta Le Macie Roccato Cabernet Sauvignon

Vin de Constance Vertical with Klein Constantia

Friday 31st May

In the 19th century, Napoleon Bonaparte enjoyed a bottle of Vin de Constance every day while in exile on his island prison of St Helena in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean. Today, Klein Constantia’s Vin de Constance is one of the most sought-after sweet wines in the world, awarded “Best Sweet Wine in the World” at the Decanter World Wine Awards multiple times. 

Journey with us through the ages with a vertical tasting of Klein Constantia’s Vin de Constance, as well as an introduction to the estate’s red and white wines.

The wines we will taste:

2022 Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Klein Constantia Perdeblokke Sauvignon Blanc
2019 Klein Constantia Anwilka ‘Ugaba’
2016 Klein Constantia Anwilka
2016 Klein Constantia Vin De Constance
2015 Klein Constantia Vin De Constance
2013 Klein Constantia Vin De Constance
2008 Klein Constantia Vin De Constance

Can Sala Cava Vertical Tasting

Monday 3rd June

Named Best Sparkling Wine in the World in 2020 by three Masters of Wine for The Drinks Business, the Cava wines of Can Sala are anything but your regular Spanish fizz. Join us for a masterclass and vertical tasting of Can Sala Cava, led by José Maria Ferrer, CEO and owner of the winery. Taste six vintages from 2015 to 2004 and discover what 10 to 19 years of lees ageing contributes to these complex wines.

The wines we will taste:

2015 Can Sala Vinyes (aged 60 months) 
2013 Can Sala (aged 10 years on natural cork)  
2008 Can Sala (aged 12 years on natural cork)
2006 Can Sala (aged 17 years on natural cork) 
2005 Can Sala (aged 18 years on natural cork) 
2004 Can Sala (aged 19 years on natural cork) 

Chef’s Table with Chef Carlos Montobbio

Thursday 6th June

Get ready for the Spanish collaboration of the year as Resident Chef Carlos Montobbio and Head Sommelier Roberto Duran unite in this Chef’s Table masterclass.

Chef Carlos will be bringing his artfully crafted contemporary interpretations of Spanish and Catalonian flavours, perfectly paired with a series of special Spanish Sherries thoughtfully chosen by Roberto. Members will hear stories of Spain and the inspiration behind the menus for the night from the duo, in an exquisite pairing night you do not want to miss. Salud!

Light Bites:

Gordal olives
Anchovy pesto, caviaroli

Anchovy sticks
Bottarga allioli

Freshly Shucked Oyster
Jalapeño ponzu, pickled ginger flower

Esquina’s Gilda

Welcome drink: 2018 Classic Penedés, Colet-Navazos, Tradicional, Extra-Brut

The menu and wine pairing is below:

Ajoblanco
Smoked mackerel, cherries, marcona almond
2019 Macharnudo, La Escribana, Bodegas Luis Pérez


Tortillita de Camarones

Andalusian shrimp fritter, prawn coral mayo
NV Manzanilla, Saca 17, Sacristia AB


Jamón Ibérico Shabu-Shabu

Ibérico ham, crystal bread, tomato essence dip
NV Amontillado Tradicion, VORS 30 Years Old, Bodegas Tradicion


Presa Ibérica

Maitake rice, lardo ibérico, burnt onion
1987 Palo Cortado, Seleccion de Añada, Gonzalez Byass


Axuria Milk Fed Lamb

Papas arrugadas, mojo verde & rojo, lamb consommé
NV Oloroso, Pata de Gallina, Juan Garcia Jarana, Lustau Almacenista


Beer Stout Ice Cream

Banana, warm salted caramel
1946 Pedro Ximénez, Don PX, Convento Selección, Bodegas Toro Albalá

The Art of Winemaking in Champagne with Le Brun de Neuville

Friday 7th June

Nestled in the lesser-known subregion of the Côte de Sezanne, Le Brun de Neuville’s house is renowned for its terroir that notably enhances the quality of Chardonnay, the star grape in its blends which enables them to produce champagnes with remarkable ageing potential. 

The house is also committed to sustainable viticulture and maintains natural biodiversity in its vineyards, not to mention extended ageing on lees, which adds complexity to these special champagnes. 

Don’t miss your chance to try the champagnes of Le Brun de Neuville, one of which was named #37 on “All the bottles to know” on the Tatler Dining Champagne Guide 2023.

The wines we will taste:

NV Le Brun de Neuville, Côte Blanche ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Brut
NV Le Brun de Neuville, Côte Rosée ‘Rosé de Noirs & Blancs’ Brut
NV Le Brun de Neuville, Le Chemin Empreinté ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Extra-Brut 
NV Le Brun de Neuville, La Croisée des Chemins ‘Blanc de Noirs & Blancs’ Extra-Brut
2012 Le Brun de Neuville, Millésime Brut
NV Le Brun de Neuville, Autolyse ‘Blanc de Noirs & Blancs’ Brut
NV Le Brun de Neuville, Côte Brute Œnothèque N ̊4 ‘Blanc de Noirs & Blancs’ Extra-Brut 2006 Magnum
NV Le Brun de Neuville, Le Chant des Fûts ‘Blanc de Blancs’ Brut Nature

Australian Pinot Noir Vertical with William Downie

Saturday 8th June

We are thrilled to have William Downie, one of Australia’s leading minimal-intervention winemakers, at the Club this June for a masterclass and showcase of his current releases. Also included in the line-up are three aged bottlings, with vintages going as far back as 2008! This is an excellent opportunity to discover the single-site and regional Pinot Noirs of William Downie and realise these incredible wines’ ageing potential.

The wines we will taste:

2023 William Downie Cathedral
2023 William Downie Mornington Peninsula
2023 William Downie Gippsland
2023 William Downie Camp Hill
2023 William Downie Bull Swamp
2018 William Downie Gippsland
2012 William Downie Yarra Valley
2008 William Downie Mornington Peninsula

Vino Volta: Leading the Change in the Swan District

Friday 14th June

‘Experimental, expressive, quaffable’—that’s how Garth Cliff describes the eccentric wines of Vino Volta, with wine names to match. Taste the ‘Nothing Wrong with Old Skool Chenin Blanc’, the ‘Postmodern Seriousism Grenache’, and several other curious numbers with Garth, founder of Vino Volta, at the Club this June. Discover the Swan District’s new wave from one of the region’s best. We hope to see you there!
 

The wines we will taste:

2019 Nothing Wrong With Old Skool Chenin Blanc 
2022 Nothing Wrong With Old Skool Chenin Blanc
2019 Funky and Fearless Chenin Blanc
2022 Funky and Fearless Chenin Blanc
2022 Different Skins Frontignac / Gewurztraminer
2022 Post Modern Seriousism Grenache
2021 Pezzonovante Grenache
2020 La Chingadera Tempranillo / Touriga / Grenache

Old Vines, New Friends

Every Tuesday

Join us every Tuesday evening to mingle with fellow Members and learn how you can get the best out of the Club. The evening will kick off with an exclusive tour of the Club’s facilities, including a peek into our cellar and a cosy session in the Living Room with our friendly Membership team.

Every Tuesday
18:30 – Welcome drink on arrival at the Concierge, Level 1
18:45 – Tour of the Club cellar + Introduction to Members Wine Reserves programme
19:15 – Global Club updates + Sommelier blind tasting session
20:00 – Event ends, but Members are welcome to stay

This event is free to attend for Members and one guest only. Each session has a capacity of 12 participants, and Members can sign up for their preferred session via the Member’s portal.

To reserve your tickets to any of our upcoming events, please log in and visit the Members Area where you will find more details about our events and how to secure your tickets.