Luke continues the Inspiration series of dinners featuring winemakers, special sites he's enamoured with and a deep dive into wine.

Chris Catlow, winemaker

Born and raised in Beechworth, Victoria, Chris developed a curiosity for wine making in his teens. His interest was nurtured by Barry Morey at Sorrenberg while he worked with him on vintages before going on to complete a double degree in Viticultural Science and Wine Science at Latrobe University in Melbourne. His early passion for Chardonnay stayed with him as he went on to complete seven vintages on the Mornington Peninsula (with Kooyong Estate, Portsea Estate and Paringa Estate) and five in Burgundy.

“My philosophy for Sentiō is a work in progress. Making wines that represent where they’re from is the fundamental point. I always loved seeing wines that give a story of the vineyard and the region.”

Join us for a night with Chris, as we consider his wines and unfurl his influences. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the man and his wines, to taste through the selection in an intimate, informative setting, eight wines complimented with four courses of divine Italian cuisine. Hosted by Luke Campbell.

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SCOPRI INSPIRATION DINNER #4

LUKE CONTINUES THE INSPIRATION SERIES OF DINNERS FEATURING WINEMAKERS, SPECIAL SITES HE'S ENAMOURED WITH AND A DEEP DIVE INTO WINE.

Representing a history of almost three centuries, Cannubi represents a highly distinctive terroir captured in the wines of approximately 20 producers that are fortunate enough to own a small parcel of this site; clearly, many other vintners wish they could work with the fruit from here, given the worldwide recognition of this site's name. This is a night dinner not to be missed as we dive deep into the site tasting Barolo’s for the Italian most famous producers, Luciano Sandrone, Chiara Boschis, and Paulo Scavino just to name a few. 12 seats only this will sell out. and intimate diner 4 courses, 7 wines and a deep deep dive into Barolo’s spiritual home.

There is no doubt New Zealand boasts some the most awe-inspiring natural landscapes in the world and when it comes to New Zealand wine: from Auckland to Canterbury, the country is home to a number of fantastic wine regions with some pure and pristine examples. Join us, in conjuction with Melbourne Wine School as we showcase some of New Zealand’s best wines, producers and their prized pickings! 

When: Thursday April 18th

Where: Inspire9 Level 1/41-43 Stewart St, Richmond VIC 3121

Investment: $140

Time: 7:00pm

Alternative Australia is an excellent opportuntiy to delve into Australias' diverse range of grape varieties. 
Jump out of your comfort zone and taste the extraordinary bredth of the Australian wine industry being held at Melbourne Wine School in Collingwood.Australia’s unique climate and landscape have fostered a fiercely independent wine scene, home to a vibrant and ever evolving community of growers, winemakers, and viticulturists.

With more than 65 unique Australian wine regions, we have the freedom to make exceptional wine, and do it our own unique way. We can continue to push the boundaries with a vast array of new grape varieties, with the goal of creating thrilling wines from our own backyard that can stand up to many of the best examples in the world. 

Hosted by Vinifieds' principal Luke Campbell, this promises to be a vibrant tasting for the wine curious.
Come along to expand your knowledge and enjoy so much more of what is out there! This is a Talk and Taste event and Tickets are selling fast!

Luke and Mac are hosting a masterclass focusing on Macs’ Rieslings and cutting edge EB range. Come along to have a deeper look into these fascinating wines and some delicious snacks.

Riesling has long been a darling of the wine aficionado, producing wines of great complexity, depth & ageing potential. Its’ reputation & popularity have ebbed & flowed over the years, but thankfully it is again in the spotlight. Excellent handling in the hands of experienced growers & makers has forged renewed interest in this wonderfully expressive grape, Mac is very much a forerunner in this revolution. Working with two vineyards in the Strathbogie Ranges, Avenel produces the dry Riesling from granite & pink Quartz soils whist Caveat produces the RS ( Residual Sugar ) Rieslings from granitic, sandy loam soils, the sugar levels determined each season by the startling acidity of the fruit, harmony being the goal. The EB ( Experimental Batch ) range is a project that encourages the staff to seek the unusual & explore the unknown. Embracing what they don’t know or feel comfortable with produces wines that are daring & a little fun, pushing the boundaries and sharing what they feel has been a ‘successful’ experiment.

The 4th in our series of Winter wine virtuals as we dissect the marvel of Cabernet Sauvignon and its related wines.

Following Rhone, Bordeaux & rioja we head to focus on new world wine styles and see what makes the classic Aussie Cabernet tick.

The class is around 2 hours and you receive 6 x100ml wine samples carefully dedicated to show the snapshot of differing styles, winemakers, properties & vintages in one session. Guided notes and a Sommelier are yours for the evening as we debate the why’s, the wheres’s and the how’s of Cabernet and its blends.

The Australian pioneering blends of the 50’s and 60’s were often labelled dry red and essentially blends of Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz. This style is now out of general fashion though other varieties do come into play with these blending techniques. The classic Margret River Bordeaux blend of Cabernet & Merlot, the South Australian Coonawarra Cabs and the less heralded but equally divine Yarra Valley reds will be talking points and perhaps an Old World benchmark for comparison. Whatever the wines we invite you to join us if Cabernet is your thing as we get tannic for the evening with some classic red wines from Australia. Come find out with us why Cabernet learns itself so well to its common blending partners of Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.

You can join from anywhere you have an internet connection.

Don’t miss out. Book today. Freight applies & available Australia wide.

Tickets here $229

A 3rd Masterclass and debate for the cooler months focused on the traditional wines of Rioja - based on Tempranillo grape.

Here at Vinified we have long championed the Rioja region for delicious and age worthy examples of Spanish red & white. We thought it necessary to add to our Winter Masterclass series with this region.

You likely know the drill by now. 6 100ml samples and a Zoom link. A Sommelier for a couple of hours of tasting, debate & history. It’s great fun and we encourage you to try.

Rioja long distressed by outdated winemaking and lack of market share and knowledge has almost made good wine but recently this could be viewed as excellent wine. Old Gran Reserves spending many years in oak to form liquid gold and matched brilliantly to the cuisine of the region. Offering great value for money and ease of drinking tonight we focus on the red wines based on Tempranillo, Graciano, Garnacha & Mazuelo varieties. We will serve some of our favourites and add a couple of super interesting and older wines too.

In 2007, the Regulating Council of the D.O.Ca. Rioja authorized, for the first time since 1925, the incorporation of some additional varieties within the limits of the denomination, changes that were reflected in two modifications of the existing Regulation approved in 2004. Tonight we explore the past and the present equally as we deep dive into the wines of Navarra!

TICKETS $229 HERE

$275.00

A VIRTUAL MASTERCLASS TO FINISH THE YEAR

We thought it necessary to run one more of these!! Strap yourselves in - Chablis and Chardonnay await.

If you have attended one of these before you know the drill.

6 wines, 100ml samples and Zoom.

You can attend from anywhere you have an internet connection.

We compare 3 benchmark New World Chardonnay with the mineral wines of Chablis.

Producers include

NW - Mac Forbes(Yarra), Te Mata(Hawkes Bay), Singlefile(WA)

Chablis - Patrick Piuze, Laroche

There will be 6 wines to taste and compare. Join us on Sunday avo for a splash of dry white.

Our mid year sale was successful so we thought it prudent to run another!!

Join us at Vinified’s Warehouse in Glen Iris Saturday Dec 11 from10-2PM

Grab a glass and taste some wines with us.

There will be open vino to try as well as a plethora of take homes from the Vinified Cellar.

We would love to see you - come down and say hi,

Wines TBC

$10 entry

National Storage, 2A York Rd, Glen Iris, 3186 10-2PM, strictly.

In our 6th Italian Session, virtually, we explore different producers in the highlighted region of Tuscany - Montalcino. The wines will be based on Sangiovese and are certainly a benchmark in the international perspective.

Remember this is totally online, you can join from anywhere you have an internet connection.

We send you 6 100ml samples, masterclass notes, maps and a zoom invite. The session runs for around 2 hours and starts at 630PM

TICKETS HERE $299

Next up will be the Island wines of Sicily & Sardinia.