Masterclasses and Tastings

This weekend we have Window's Estate Petit Lot Violette open to taste. This wine is a blend of 40% Cabernet Franc, 37% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Cabernet Franc brings a lifted bouquet of dark berries, while the Cabernet Sauvignon leaves a rich and lingering flavour on the palate. A refined and elegant wine with supple, yet firm tannins leaving you wanting more, we look forward to sharing this with you over the weekend.

We're excited to announce our annual Greek showcase for 2021! Mouth-watering delicacies, traditional music and seriously satisfying wines will all be on show in our courtyard on Saturday, May the 1st.

Join us between 10 am and 1 pm to experience the flavours, aromas and sounds of Greece. Adding to our special Greek line up will be The Food Philospher's Yianni Stamatiou, Vinous Matters and our local Bouzouki duo bringing the music!

We will be showcasing 12 different wines from 5 highly regarded Greek producers, which will all be available to taste during the event:

• Estate Argyros Atlantis Red 2017 
• Estate Argyros Atlantis White 2018 
• Estate Argyros Estate Santorini 2019                     
• Gaia 4-6H Agioritiko Rose 2019 
• Gaia Agioritiko 2018
• Thymiopolous Atma Red 2017                                   
• Thymiopolous Atma White 2018                             
• Thymiopolous Young Vines 2018                               
• Thymiopolous Alta 2016                                               
• Thymiopolous Earth & Sky 2018                               
• Douloufakis Dafnios Vidiano 2019                   
• Zafeirakis Chardonnay/Assyrtiko 2019  

Our in-house chefs will prepare authentic Greek bites, including Kefolagraviera Saganaki, Lamb Kofta and Mousaka. 

We look forward to welcoming you to this special event.

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On Wednesday May the 12th we are thrilled to be turning our attention to the wines of Weinreider. With presence in some of the world’s best restaurants (The Fat Duck, Wolfgang Puck, Hollywood’s Starkoch Restaurant), as well as being awarded Gault Millau’s Wine of the Year in 2016, it’s no wonder the international press consider Weinrider to be the Best of Austria! His stunning wines will be paired with a Japanese inspired menu, all prepared by our in-house Sushi masters.

Weinrieder is an incredible producer based in the centre of the Weinviertel region of Austria. Owner and winemaker, Freidrich Rieder, and his family produce high quality wines with power and character. As well as having a great reputation as an Eiswein producer, they’re well known for their peppery Gruner Veltiners and racy, fully flavoured Rieslings; all of which consistently achieve marks of 90+. Weinrieder’s winery is located in one of the most significant wine-growing regions of Austria, where the micro-climate, rainfall, temperature and soil create perfect conditions for cultivating these fruit-driven whites.

Aaron Commins, one of Western Australia’s first qualified sommeliers, will be joining us for the evening to present this exciting line-up. For the past few decades Aaron has been involved in some of Western Australia’s, and the country’s, most recognisable restaurants; building and contributing to wine lists that continue to garner national attention and awards.  His resume is spiked with long tenures at such Melbourne institutions as Becco and MoVida, before heading west in 2009 to head up Must Wine Bar before opening Print Hall in 2012. During his term as President of Sommeliers Australia in Perth Aaron helped to bridge the gap between professional taster and weekend warrior.  Years of wine-focused travel has since led him to importing wine from the likes of Germany, Austria, France, and Italy.

During this masterclass we’ll work our way through a variety of Weinrieder’s wines, with a focus on his different expressions of Gruner Veltliner. 

Featured Wines:

• NV Gruner Veltliner Sekt
• 2019 Gruner Veltliner Klassik
• 2018 Gruner Veltliner Alte Reben
• 2019 Riesling Ried Bockgarten
• 2014 Gruner Veltliner Eiswein

 Price Includes:

• 5 serves of high quality Austrian wine
• 2 x House-made Kingfish Nigiri per person
• Individual serves of House-made chicken Katsu and cucumber Salad
• Expert guidance from Aaron Commins, former President of Sommeliers Australia in Perth

The Boisard family have 13 ha of biodynamically worked vine split across 28 parcels. Their wines are all marked by an incredible purity of fruit, low alcohol, silky tannins and are unfined and unfiltered. This weekend Domaine du Mortier's 100% Cabernet Franc, 'Les Sables; is open to taste in the Loft.

From sandy soils overlying limestone, the Boisard brothers wanted to make this wine about the fruit. It is just such a pleasure and easy to drink, with crunchy, sappy raspberry and cherry fruit, and with low alcohol a bonus. It’s perfect for drinking served cellar cool or lightly chilled.

Due to popular demand, we have added another Escape to Greece Masterclass to our schedule!

In this specialty Greek masterclass we’ll be featuring a superb line-up of Greek wines alongside individual, home-made grazing platters. This collaborative event will be co-hosted by The Food Philosopher’s founder Yianni Stamatiou and Rockpool’s in-house Sommelier, Kris Ambrozkiewicz. Both lovers of Greek food, wine and culture, Yianni and Kris will guide you through a playful and informative evening giving you a taste of regional Greece, leaving you feeling indulged and inspired to experience more of Greece!

Kris and Yianni are experts in their fields and have an impressive backgrounds and array of experience.

Kris has not only been a Sommelier at Rockpool for 7 years, he’s also a winemaker with extensive world-wide experience across Australia, New Zealand, France and the USA. In between making wine and his commitments at Rockpool, Kris runs his own wine distribution company, Vinous Matters. He has an impressive portfolio focusing on leading producers including those from the islands of Santorini, Crete and mainland Greece.

Yianni launched The Food Philosopher in 2017 and its under this name he supplies products that boast authenticity and embrace his Greek heritage. Yianni has personally created an exceptional range of genuine, farm-direct, small-batch products that pay homage to his own rich childhood food experiences.

Wines Being Poured:

Estate Argyros Estate Santorini 2019; Assyrtiko (on arrival)

Thymiopolous Young Vines 2018; Xinomavro

Thymiopolous Alta 2016; Xinomavro

Thymiopolous Earth And Sky 2018; Xinomavro

Estate Argyros Vin Santo  4yr  2012; Assyrtiko, Aidani, Athiri

Price includes:

Individual Greek grazing platters prepared by Yianni Stamatiou; includes dip, pita, grilled vegetables, salad, olives

Serve of Kefalograviera cheese Saganaki with grilled cherry tomatoes

Home-made Greek pastry 

5 different Greek wines by well known producers, with a focus on the noble Xinomavro grape

Expert guidance led by Rockpool Sommelier Kris Ambrozkiewicz and Food Philosopher's Yianni Stamatiou 

Contact olivia@boatshedmarket.com.au for any queries

This Saturday we're joined by the Republic of Fremantle, who will be sharing their sophisticated and smooth-as-silk small-batch spirits in the Loft!

The Republic of Fremantle are an urban craft Distillery in the heart of Fremantle, who opened their doors in December 2020. Despite their youthful presence on the scene, their craftmanship and attention to delivering quality has resulted in world-class spirits. Few Distilleries in the world to craft spirits from scratch using innovative grape to glass distilling methods, and they proudly source wine from West Australian vineyards and carefully double distil in their custom-built copper still.

We're delighted to be sharing their flagship range with you this Saturday, the 10th of April between 11 am and 2 pm.

This weekend in the Loft we will be opening one of our all time favourite Pinot Noirs to taste! Craggy Range 2018 Pinot Noir is hand-harvested from selected blocks at the Te Muna Vineyard in Martinborough. This Pinot Noir exudes mouth-filling fresh red fruit flavours. Aromatic cherry and dried herb on the nose meld with subtle oak and notes of chocolate and spice on the palate. A vibrant wine with velvety tannins that finishes savoury and dry, making this wine instantly appealing. 

Join us in the Loft over the weekend for a complimentary tasting and make the most of the six bottle case price deal - $29 in a case of six or $39 per bottle!

Forest Hill Vineyard produce elegant wines of the highest calibre from a wide variety of plantings. This weekend we'll be sharing the 2019 Estate Chardonnay with you, a textured, rich and giving drop that will beautifully accompany a variety of Easter menus.

Forest Hill Vineyard, located in Mount Barker, was first planted in the 1960's. Today the 95 hectare estate is led by Guy Lyons and is an accredited James Halliday 5 Star winery.

Visit us in the Wine Loft over the Easter long weekend to try this for yourself!

Cherries and raspberries and rhubarb... this Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir from Chain of Ponds is delightful, easy-drinking and every bit the proper Pinot Noir.

Textural and velvet-like tannins integrate with balanced acidity to drive this full-bodied drink to a lengthy and savoury finish. This delicious drop tastes excellent with wood-fired diavola pizza, roast beef or chicken.

This wine is open to taste this Saturday and Sunday, from 12 pm in the Loft. Pop in and try it with us!

Skigh Wines is a young, exciting label based out of Margaret River in Western Australia. They produce minimal intervention wines with soul, vibrancy and wines that reflect the region from where they're born.

This weekend we're excited to be tasting Skigh Wine's Coda Grenache, a dry wine with a harmonious balance of blueberry, white pepper and raspberry. The fruit is sourced from Frankland River, wild fermented in stainless steel and matured in French oak.

Visit us in the Loft from 12 pm on Saturday and Sunday to taste it for yourself!

Escape to Greece With Rockpool’s Kris Ambrozkiewicz and Food Philosopher’s Yianni Stamatiou

The Greek wine scene has been experiencing a renaissance and the most exciting wines are coming from local, ancient varietals like Assyrtiko and Xinomavro. These wines have undergone a makeover and their edge has seen their demand soar on the international market, and it’s only natural that the cuisine has followed its lead.

In our first specialty Greek masterclass we’ll be featuring a superb line-up of Greek wines alongside individual, home-made grazing platters. This collaborative event will be co-hosted by The Food Philosopher’s founder Yianni Stamatiou and Rockpool’s in-house Sommelier, Kris Ambrozkiewicz. Both lovers of Greek food, wine and culture, Yianni and Kris will guide you through a playful and informative evening giving you a taste of regional Greece, leaving you feeling indulged and inspired to experience more of Greece!

Kris and Yianni are experts in their fields and have an impressive backgrounds and array of experience.

Kris has not only been a Sommelier at Rockpool for 7 years, he’s also a winemaker with extensive world-wide experience across Australia, New Zealand, France and the USA. In between making wine and his commitments at Rockpool, Kris runs his own wine distribution company, Vinous Matters. He has an impressive portfolio focusing on leading producers including those from the islands of Santorini, Crete and mainland Greece.

Yianni launched The Food Philosopher in 2017 and its under this name he supplies products that boast authenticity and embrace his Greek heritage. Yianni has personally created an exceptional range of genuine, farm-direct, small-batch products that pay homage to his own rich childhood food experiences.

Wines Being Poured:

Estate Argyros Estate Santorini 2019; Assyrtiko (on arrival)

Thymiopolous Young Vines 2018; Xinomavro

Thymiopolous Alta 2016; Xinomavro

Thymiopolous Earth And Sky 2018; Xinomavro

Estate Argyros Vin Santo  4yr  2012; Assyrtiko, Aidani, Athiri

Price includes:

Individual Greek grazing platters prepared by Yianni Stamatiou; includes dip, pita, grilled vegetables, salad, olives

Serve of Kefalograviera cheese Saganaki with grilled cherry tomatoes

Home-made Greek pastry 

5 different Greek wines by well known producers, with a focus on the noble Xinomavro grape

Expert guidance led by Rockpool Sommelier Kris Ambrozkiewicz and Food Philosopher's Yianni Stamatiou 

Contact olivia@boatshedmarket.com.au for any queries

A winemaker with a playful approach to serious wines, Andrew (“AJ”) Hoadley, needs no introduction. AJ has been producing wines in the Great Southern under his own label, “La Violetta”, since 2008. Each of his bottles, linguistically diverse and colourful as the next, invokes curiosity in both the wine and the maker.

This weekend we have La Violetta's 2016 'Up' Shiraz open to taste. This wine is a staple in the La Violetta range, and it remains one of our favourites. This is a not-so-classic cool climate Shiraz here, all about perfume and spice and structure.  It's as thought-provoking as it is delicious!

Pop into the Loft from 12 pm on Saturday the 6th and Sunday the 7th of March to taste this delicious drop.

Be among the first in Australia to taste this unique line-up of small production Champagne. This rare evening shines the spotlight on a new generation of Grower Champagne producers, who's organic and/or biodynamic practices help to encapsulate all the subtleties of their unique terroir.

Christian Baeppler, head sommelier of Perth's Rockpool (and Champagne Enthusiast), is returning to the Loft to present his chosen selection, which he curated with Eurocentric especially for this evening. 

The line-up includes 2 champagnes that have not yet been released in Australia, paired with Japanese sushi and tempura.

Champagne being poured:

• NV Pierre Deville 'Copin' Chardonnay Extra-Brut Verzy, Montagne de Reims
• NV Régis Poissinet ‘Terre d'Irizée’ Pinot Meunier/Chardonnay Extra-Brut Cuchery, Vallée de la Marne (*First tasting in Australia)
• 2015 Domaine Bichery ‘La Source’ Pinot Noir/Chardonnay Extra-Brut Neuville-sur-Seine, Aube
• NV Gaspard Brochet ‘Lion’ Blanc de Noir (Pinot Noir) Extra-Brut Écueil, Montagne de Reims (*First tasting in Australia)

"This 2020 Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir is light and youthful with wonderfully integrated silky tannins and acidity."

Organically farmed Pinot Noir, coming from a blend of all of Gentle Folk's estate vineyards (Norton Summit, Little Creek, Piccadilly, and Scary Gully). Incredibly light and fresh, with a beautiful perfume, silky tannins, and a crisp acid line. Serve ever-so-slightly chilled for an extra sensational taste

Gentle Folk wines is situated in the Basket Range of the Adelaide Hills, and as their name states, they create gentle wine with gentle methods. Their wines are a pleasure to drink and we're looking forward to sharing their Village Pinot over the weekend.

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We are excited to launch our first Masterclass of 2021 featuring none other than the Champagnes of vigneron Etienne Calsac!

“Etienne Calsac is one of the most exciting young producers in the Cotes des Blancs. His incisive and pure Chardonnay-based champagnes are an exceptional interpretation of the chalky terroir surrounding Avize.” – Josh Adler, Paris Wine Company

It is an honour to be working alongside the esteemed Christian Baeppler, our host for the evening. Besides working as wine sales representative for Melbourne-based Eurocentric Wine Imports company Christian is the head Sommelier running the wine program at Rockpool Bar & Grill in Perth.

Christian is of German descent, but was born in South Africa, lived in Ecuador and his professional career in hospitality opened up doors for him in wonderful establishments around the world such as in Frankfurt, Salzburg, London, Bangkok, Sydney and most recently in Perth. During his professional career as Sommelier he has had the privilege of being exposed to a wide variety of wines and styles. The two styles that excite him the most are Riesling, (being German), and Champagne. To Christian, "Both excite in the best of times and invigorate in the most desperate of times". Christian has found the perfect match in Eurocentric Wine Imports, as it is one of the largest importers of German Riesling and Grower’s Champagne into the country.

In this special line-up, guests will enjoy four different cuvées produced by Etienne Calsac alongside shucked Australian Oysters and French fries.

Champagne being poured:

• NV L'echappée Belle
• NV Les Rocheforts
• 2013 Clos des Maladries
• NV Rosé de Craie

Price includes:
6 x freshly shucked Australian Oysters per person (with a selection of dressings)
Individual serves of French fries
Expert guidance led by Head Sommelier of Rockpool – Christian Baeppler
5 glasses of champagne (4 cuvees, 5 serves in total)
Featured champagnes will be available for guests at special prices on the night.

Contact olivia@boatshedmarket.com.au for any queries

This weekend Saturday 18 February and Sunday 19 February 2021 we will have Iron Balls Gin open to taste in the Loft!

Iron Balls Gin has recently been awarded the No1 Premium Gin at the Europe Wine & Spirits Awards that were held in Luxembourg! It is meticulously crafted by master distiller and Fremantle local Ash Sutton. This gin is handmade from fermentation to distillation using freshly cracked coconuts and pineapple. It results in the gin taking on strong fruit flavours which are then complimented by juniper, hillside ginger and lemongrass. Due to the small size of the distillery, production is extremely limited. Available from our Wine Loft or to purchase online via our Wine Loft website - open to taste all weekend!

Ryan O'Meara, of Express Winemakers, is based in our Great Southern region. His intention is to create fun and expressive wines that take you on a journey through the region and its local vineyards.

This weekend, over February the 13th and 14th, we're excited to share Express Winemaker's 2020 rosé. It will be open to taste in the Wine Loft, from 12pm on Saturday and Sunday.

This delicious rosé is a blend of Grenache and Mourvedré grapes, which are grown in the certified organic Churchview Vineyard in Margaret River. Hand picked and basket pressed to a combination of old barriques and newer puncheons, where it underwent wild fermentation and full malo-lactic fermentation. Picking up where the 2019 left off with saline characters as well as red berries and dried orange peel.

Get hands-on in this immersive masterclass with winemaker Nic Peterkin of L.A.S Vino! Join us on Wednesday, December 2^nd for this playful and interactive session that combines tasting and crafting unique blends, as well being guided though Nic’s hand-picked selection from the L.A.S Vino range.

This one-off class will feature L.A.S Vino farmhouse cider, a preview tasting of the Australian Wild Ale Barrel #2 (not yet released), the famous L.A.S Vino Flower Ferments and a blending session of the 2020 Albino PNO.

This superb line-up will be complemented by our mouth-watering in-house Moreton Bay Bug brioche rolls.

Price Includes:

An intimate masterclass guided by winemaker Nic Peterkin

2019 L.A.S. Australian Wild Ale Barrel #2 (pre-release)

2019 L.A.S. Vintage farmhouse Cider

2019 L.A.S. Vino Flower ferments (not for sale)

2019 L.A.S. Vino Albino PNO 

2019 L.A.S. Vino Chardonnay

2017 L.A.S. Vino Chenin on Chardonnay 

Freshly made in-house Moreton Bay Bug brioche roll

Contact olivia@boatshedmarket.com.au for any queries

This unique masterclass showcases a special selection of premium Mexican exports; Tequila and Mezcal. Mextrade’s Gianni Monti is our guest host for the evening and he’ll be guiding you through the characterful and sophisticated top-shelf spirits, as you sip and savour them at your leisure. You’ll be able to taste and experience the difference between Tequila and Mezcal, by comparing two carefully chosen examples of each. All will be enjoyed alongside our house-made Mexican street food.

Born and raised in Mexico City, Gianni has always been passionate about Mexican culture and has enthusiastically been educating and spreading the word throughout his decade here in Perth. Gianni takes pride in sharing his knowledge on Mexican gastronomy as well as the rich traditions of Mexican alcoholic beverages. He is the West Australian representative for Mextrade, a bespoke Mexican importer and distributor that was established in Australia 7 years ago. Mextrade’s mission is to bring in Mexican distillates of the highest quality and share the stories and knowledge of those who have been crafting these artisan spirits for generations.

Price Includes:

• Cocktail on arrival
• Tequila 7 Leguas Blanco
• Tequila Arette Gran Clase
• Mezcal Nuestra Soledad Zoquitlan
• Mezcal Los Agaves Ensamble
• Corn chips with house-made guacamole and pico de gallo
• House-made Quesadilla

Contact olivia@boatshedmarket.com.au for any queries

Join us for a very special evening with Cape Mentelle’s winemaker Ben Cane. Ben will be showcasing a selection of Cape Mentelle’s current releases, back vintages and a rare preview of a wine yet to be released. As one of Margaret River’s ‘founding five’ wineries, Cape Mentelle needs no introduction. They have pioneered many of the region’s renowned wine styles and are a benchmark for the quality of the region’s wines.

Ben Cane joined Cape Mentelle in December 2018, combining hands-on winemaking with travel to share the winery’s ethos of exploration and exceptional wines with the world. Ben’s 22 years of experience prior to joining Cape Mentelle, saw him making wine at prestigious wineries in Australia, California, France and Italy. He now calls Margaret River home and considers it to be one of the most significant wine regions in Australia.

Wines being poured:

• 2017 Chardonnay
• 2015 Wallcliffe Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
• 2016 Wallcliffe Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
• 2017 Wallcliffe Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
• 2018 Trinders Shiraz Cabernet
• 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon

Includes:

• Guest presentation by winemaker Ben Cane
• 6 x Cape Mentelle wines, the majority of which are only available at Cellar Door
• House made fish and chips with our Fishco’s locally sourced, sustainable seafood
• Il Gelato

Contact olivia@boatshedmarket.com.au for any queries

Tuscany is one of Italy’s most alluring destinations. The region, home to rolling countryside and rustic farmhouses, is famous for its antique cities, beautiful art, and above all else, wine. Tuscany boasts one of the world’s most notable wine regions. DOCG wines such as Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico hail from Tuscany, not to mention the rebellious Super Tuscans. And, when it comes to Tuscan wines, there is no one more passionate or credentialed than our host Andrew Moody, of Dave Mullen Wines.

For more than ten years Andrew has been sourcing and stocking some of our city’s best restaurants and bottle shops with the finest Italian wine. His portfolio includes more than 200 Italian wines – 50 from Tuscany alone. As a regular visitor to the region, he is sought after to share his knowledge and love of the best of Tuscany in a bottle. Join Andrew for this special masterclass as he takes you on a tour through the wines of Tuscany. These wines will be accompanied by rustic house-made Tuscan dishes, transporting you taste-buds to a place you’d rather be!

Wines being poured:

• Poggio Brigante 2018 ‘Etichetta Blu’, Morellino di Scansano
• Frascole 2017 Chianti Rufina DOCG
• Istine 2017 Chianti Classico DOCG
• Agostina Pieri 2017 Rosso di Montalcino, DOC
• Brancaia 2015 Tre
• Agostina Pieri 2014 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

Contact olivia@boatshedmarket.com.au for any queries

Only 15 tickets available.

Includes whisky flight (5 whiskies), carefully selected cheese assortment, house-made chocolate petit four, presentation from guest specialist.

Home to more than 40 whisky distilleries, Australia is starting to become increasingly recognised internationally as a whisky producing nation. Our homegrown distillers are producing whiskies that speak more of place and region, rather than attempting to mimic styles of the world, and this individual and free-flowing approach is being embraced world-over.

For this special masterclass we’ve teamed up with Whisky specialist Mitch Gurrin, (Drinks World Top 100 bartenders in 2018 and 2019), to showcase what we think are great examples of Australian Whiskies. This delicious line-up will be paired with different styles of cheese, all of which playfully compliment these unique Whisky profiles.

Mitch, with over a decade working in the industry and for some of the most awarded Australian distilleries, will be our host for the evening. He’ll lead you through a selection of 5 Australian Whiskies, which will be enhanced with our carefully selected cheese range.

Whiskies being poured:

• Archie Rose White Rye
• Starwood Nova Single Malt
• Whipper Snapper Upshot
• Gospel Straight Rye
• Archie Rose Rye Malt

Contact olivia@boatshedmarket.com.au for any queries