Over dinner, Franco D’Anna of the hugely-praised Hoddles Creek winery in the Upper Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia will introduce five of his much acclaimed wines: his Pinot Gris, two Chardonnays and two Pinot Noirs, all paired with suitable dishes. 

Hoddles Creek has recently been described by one Australian wine critic as “the only must-buy producer of chardonnay and pinot noir on the Australian market….both the quality and the value consistently on offer… is so striking”. This is Franco’s first visit to the UK to present his sensational cool climate wines.  

£110 per head, to include a four course dinner with the five featured wines. 

Note that any aperitifs, dessert wine, digestifs or other drinks, other than those on the menu below, will be chargeable. 

Seating will be on one long, communal table

Menu and wines
(please notify us of any dietary requirements upon booking so we can adapt the menu where possible. For any severe allergies or requirements, please contact us in advance of booking to ensure that we can accommodate your needs)

Starter
Hoddles Creek Estate, Pinot Gris, Yarra Valley, 2024 
Estate preserved & fresh figs, stracciatella cheese, aged balsamic & wild rocket

Fish course
Wickhams Road, Chardonnay, Yea Valley, 2024
Hoddles Creek Estate, Road Block Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2021
Pan-seared Cornish scallops with a pea & sorrel beurre blanc

Main
Hoddles Creek Estate, Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2024
Hoddles Creek Estate, 1er Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 2021
Creedy Carver chicken cooked in the Bertha wood oven, with caponata, crispy polenta fondant and a roasted chicken jus.

Dessert
Blackberry Polenta Cake, Crème Fraîche, plum compôte and rosemary syrup
Choose from a selection of Iford Manor Teas or locally roasted Dusty Ape Coffee

Winemaker Dinner timings
18:45 - Arrive from this time to be seated by 19:30;
19:30 - Food served
22:30 - Finish

Please note, no refunds will be given except where the event has to be cancelled or postponed by us, or where we have been able to resell your tickets to the waiting list if you have told us in advance that you cannot attend. This includes for self-isolation reasons.