Date/Time
04/03/2020 – 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Location
Cellos Grand Dining Room
Information
Dine & Wine Tasting Lunch
WEDNESDAY 4 MARCH, 12.30 PM
Briar Ridge joins us for our March Dine & Wine Tasting Lunch
Enjoy a touch of “old world charm” while enjoying a wine tasting lunch in Cellos Restaurant, our Grand Dining Room.
Perfect for a catch up with friends, these intimates lunches break away from the formality of a traditional presentation. Our guest speaker mingles with the attendees, allowing the chance for a one-on-one chat or to simply listen in, while indulging in a delicious lunch, some spectacular wines and great company.
- 2-course menu with wine tasting
- Featuring wines from Briar Ridge
- Guest speaker Alex Beckett, Winemaker
Menu
Alternate Main
~ Char-grilled beef tenderloin, dauphinoise, crushed prosciutto pea with Hunter Valley Shiraz wine jus GF
~ Pan fried Atlantic salmon, spinach potato mash, asparagus, saffron and caviar sauce GF
Alternate Dessert
~ Coconut tapioca pudding, pineapple, mango and papaya salad vanilla syrup
~Strawberry Eton mess with lime curd, Chantilly cream and strawberry coulis GF
$65 per person ~ 2-course lunch and wine tasting
Inclusive of gst and Members’ Discount with additional beverages available to be purchased.
Alex Beckett – Winemaker
A Hunter Valley local, Alex Beckett joined Briar Ridge as an Assistant Winemaker in 2016. Recognised as one of the industries up and coming talents, Alex’s passion for wine began while working part-time in Hunter cellar doors and wineries. Naturally, Alex went on to study Viticulture and Wine Science at the University of Adelaide during which time he was awarded the prestigious Sydney Royal Wine Scholarship.Alex Beckett – Winemaker
A talented young winemaker, Alex’s dedication and enthusiasm saw him promoted to the role of Winemaker in 2018, responsible for Briar Ridge’s unique portfolio of Hunter classic wines and alternate varieties.
“It’s an absolute honour to work at Briar Ridge. The fruit off our Mount View vineyards is really unique and some of the best in the Valley. I love making wines that showcase this uniqueness. Seeing our members and customers enjoy the wines we create though, is the best reward.”
