Branch Events

ITINERARY Day 1: Sydney . Corowa . Rutherglen . Beechworth Depart Sydney for Corowa where you transfer to a coachfor the short drive to the Rutherglen area, where you spendthe day in and around the various wineries that make theregion famous. Late... more info...

During the weekend of November 5-7, the Saigon branch will host a visit to Vietnam by sister branches Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh (Malaysia).  We are looking forward to showcasing Vietnam to our Malaysian counterparts. more info...

IWFS Ipoh, together with its sister branch Kuala Lumpur, travelled to Vietnam on the first weekend in November to spend a few days with members of the Saigon branch in Ho Chi Minh City.  The weekend was an outstanding success, with some... more info...

A Champagne bus will be available to board from 6.45pm and depart from Club Street (behind the Hong Kong Club) at 7pm sharp. Lardo's is an authentic steak house delivering 5 Star quality in a laid back relaxed setting.  Click here for the invitati... more info...

Together with other Malaysian branches, the Kuala Lumpur Branch will be visiting Vietnam over the weekend of November 5-7 to enjoy authentic Vietnamese cuisine and to also get to know better our Vietnamese branch members! more info...

Saigon member Graeme Swift, who is the Australian Consul General to Vietnam, is well placed to organise this function with the theme - 'An Australian BBQ' in Saigon.  Graeme is opening up his private residence to host this function. more info...

On Sunday November 7, the Cebu Branch will be holding a function with the theme of exploring the wines of the revered Bordeaux house - Chateau Lafite.  This is an event not to miss. more info...

Sushi-ko in Ginza is one of the finest sushi bars in Tokyo, offering deluxe sushi to discerning diners.  Seating only 12 guests, this century old shop is the venue for the annual sushi feast for the Tokyo branch.  Sushi-ko is M... more info...

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On Saturday November 20th, we will explore the magic of 1990 Bordeaux.  1990 is spoken of in the same encomia as 1961 and 1982.  Bordeaux Grand Cru Classes of such a great vintage take their time coming around.  Now at their 20th birthda... more info...

Travelling by bus from Melbourne, we finished the year with a luncheon at Victoria's most exciting new regional restaurant, the highly acclaimed LOAM Restaurant.  LOAM not only won Best New Country Restaurant, but also Dish of the Year.&... more info...

A very special Via Mare-inspired dinner prepared by a team of accomplished women chefs. Please see menu for details. "Glenda Rosales Barretto is an icon of Philippine culinary arts. Through four decades she has advanced the refinement of her beloved... more info...

The Penang Branch will hold its Presidential Dinner on Friday November 26.  To be held at the E&O Hotel, this event will feature the wines and winemaker from the highly regarded Italian winery - Argiano - located in Montalc... more info...

In November, the Auckland Branch will hold its 2010 Annual General Meeting.  The meeting will take place in the Courtyard of the Cibo Restaurant - a favourite venue of the Auckland Branch. more info...

For our monthly dinner we will be enjoying fine Japanese dining and a great ambience at the Xenri restaurant.  Xenri has an extensive menu with over 200 dishes, and is one of Malaysia's finest Japanese restaurants.  Xenri also has a sister re... more info...