It’s my great pleasure to invite you to join me and Tasmania’s top ten sparkling estates to share their best cuvées and their stories over lunch at Lumière Brisbane on Saturday 27 February 2021.

Tasmania has again shone as Australia’s hero sparkling state in my tastings, topping the charts by every measure. More than this, its cuvées have ascended to an all new level of finesse this year, and the top estates have released the finest cuvées they have ever produced.

It’s my great honour to assemble my top ten estates by invitation only, for this unique lunch to showcase their flagship cuvées, share their stories and celebrate their makers.

We will share a standout cuvée from each estate across five flights:

Flight 1

Kreglinger Brut de Blancs 2016
Barringwood Blanc de Blanc 2015

Organic tomato cucumber with artichoke citrus milk crispy levain

Flight 2

Jansz Tasmania Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2013
Clover Hill Cuvée Exceptionnelle Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle 2013

Cooked chilled Moreton Bay bug with peach, almond spring onion, verjuice dressing, cereal crackers

Flight 3

Bellebonne Natalie Fryar Vintage Rosé 2017
Apogee Deluxe Vintage Rosé 2016

Lightly poached southern blue lobster with rhubarb celery emulsion, compressed heirloom vegetables, nasturtium

Flight 4

Ghost Rock Zoe Brut Rosé Méthode Traditionnelle 2016
Stefano Lubiana Brut Rosé 2015

Pan seared Brisbane Valley quail breast with textures of root vegetables, local plum hibiscus scented pan juices

Flight 5

House of Arras Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle 2009
Josef Chromy Zdar Sparkling 2008

Aged Romano pecorino, green apple, stone ground sour dough

Matched five course menu created by Montrachet chef Shannon Kellam.

1-4pm Saturday 27 February 2021

Lumière Events, Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Centre, Brisbane

Places strictly limited – Tickets $315

We are of course working closely with the Lumière team to guarantee that we do everything to ensure the safety of guests and fully comply with all relevant Covid restrictions. Should lockdown regulations force a postponement, we will of course offer you your choice of a full credit or refund. Should you be unable to attend on the day for reasons of health or travel restrictions, we will likewise offer you your choice of a full credit or refund. Please advise as early as possible if you are unable to attend.