The summer arts festivals are winding up but the State Makers festival is just beginning. We’re set for five weeks of exciting wine and food events in the State Buildings, from a Cognac Masterclass through to a Blind Wine Tasting and Hand Bottling Workshops with Nic Peterkin, Petition Wine Bar & Merchant is set to be a hub of activity for wine lovers. See the full State Makers program here.
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This month’s exciting new finds include wines from the faraway shores of Georgia and Germany with others from the closer to home vineyards of Margaret River. We look forward to seeing you all during State Makers! Emma, Laura, Kim, Ludo and the Petition Wine Bar & Merchant team. |
COGNAC & ARMAGNAC MASTERCLASS Explore the world of fine French brandy in a Cognac and Armagnac masterclass at Petition Wine Bar & Merchant. Cerbaco brand ambassadors Mikael Gillard and Alex Hoinville host a masterclass and tasting session exploring a range of brands including Darroze, Castarede, Delord, Jean Fillioux, Normandin Mercier, Paul Giraud & Francois Voyer. Cerbaco has a 30 year distribution history with a strong focus on family owned and artisanal products. A range from V.S.O.P. to rare 40 year old and family reserve spirits will be presented and poured along with decadent cheese boards and charcuterie. Monday 13 March | 6.30-8pm | $40pp |
IN GOOD COMPANY: WINE-PAIRING DINNERS Back by popular demand! Dine with friends and strangers alike as Head Chef Jesse Blake serves up a special rustic three-course share menu, expertly paired with a selection of progressive wines from Petition’s wine list. The perfect way to get to know Petition. Wednesday 15 & 29 March | 6pm-9pm | $80pp |
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GREAT SOUTHERN WINE MARKET The best of Great Southern winemaking talent comes to the State Buildings, with a pop-up wine market in the Postal Hall. Petition Head Chef Jesse Blake will showcase the best of Great Southern produce, alongside some of the region’s leading wine producers. Hear from the wineries, growers and artisans as you explore a region famed for its cold climate offerings. Saturday 1 April | Session 1: 11am-1.30pm, Session 2: 3pm-5.30pm | $55pp |
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MARCH MERRINESS This month we have seen a wave of fun new wines in the shop. Here are just some of our staff favourites… Ziereisen ‘Viviser’ 2015 Baden, Germany $36 T/A Farr Rising Chardonnay 2014 Geelong, VIC $48 T/A Pheasant’s Tears Mtsvane 2015 Kakheti, Georgia $46 T/A Nocturne Rose 2016 Margaret River, WA $30 T/A Tonic Nebbiolo 2015 Adelaide Hills SA $52 T/A Fraser Gallop ‘Palladian’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Margaret River, WA $102 T/A |