Wines of South America

The International Wine & Food Society

NSW Branch

BYOB - The Wines of South America

The Sanderson

9th July 2026

285 George Street, Sydney CBD, 2000 [Enter via Wynyard Lane]

The Committee of the New South Wales branch of the International Wine & Food Society is delighted to invite you to our second Bring-A-Bottle dinner for 2026, which will take place on 9th July at The Sanderson, in Sydney CBD, hosted by Mr Asa Joseph.

This smaller-format gathering will create a fun, informal atmosphere where members can come together, share treasures from their personal cellars, and enjoy discussing them over dinner at a local restaurant.

The theme for this evening has been chosen by Mr Oliver Winsley, who brought along the bottle of the night to our Tasmanian BYOB event earlier in the year, and has chosen the theme for this evening The Wines of South America.

Here’s how it works:

The format for this dinner changes things up a bit. Usually at our dinners, the host will carefully curate a selection of wines to accompany the menu. This time, at our Bring a Bottle Dinner, the wine selection is up to you!

Every guest is asked to bring a bottle of wine to share with the table. What you bring is entirely up to you – all we ask is that you follow the theme for the event. This time it’s the Wines of South America. South America is one of the most dynamic wine regions in the world, home to high‑altitude Malbecs from Mendoza, elegant Cabernets from Chile’s Maipo Valley, aromatic Torrontés from Salta, and a growing wave of exciting, small‑production wines from Patagonia, Uruguay, and Brazil. This dinner is an opportunity for members to explore the continent’s diversity through the bottles they choose to bring — whether a favourite producer, a hidden gem, or something you’ve been curious to open– there will be no formal presentation of the wines, but we will certainly talk about them as we go.

At the end of the evening –here’s the exciting bit – we will vote on the best bottle of the night, and the winner will receive a prize!

About the Restaurant & Menu:

The Sanderson is one of Sydney’s most acclaimed modern dining rooms, known for its polished service and beautifully executed dishes. Its specialty is premium wood‑fired and dry‑aged steaks — rich, savoury, and perfectly suited to the bold, structured reds of South America. Whether it’s an Argentine Malbec, a Chilean Cabernet, or something more adventurous from Uruguay or Patagonia, the menu at The Sanderson offers ideal pairings for the wines members will bring. 

This evening we will be enjoying the Signature Land menu: 

SANDERSON SIGNATURE LAND

Sourdough

Carbonara Tart

Tuna Tartare

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Beef Tartare

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Rib Eye on the Bone

Roasted Potatoes

Broccolini

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Fig Tart

Sticky Date Pudding

The cost of your ticket will cover all food and drinks on arrival as well as any corkage and service charges.

Please Note: This event will be small – 7-8 guests maximum. This is to ensure that every guest gets to taste every wine. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis, and payment will be required to confirm.

Dress Code

Smart Casual

Price

• $240 - Members
• $260 - Guests

How to Book

This event uses our new two‑step booking process. A “Book Now” button will appear automatically at the top of this event page.

1. Register for the event
   Click the booking button and log in using your IWFS website credentials.
   Members may register themselves and their guests together in a single submission. Please leave dietary requirements in the 'Comments' section
   If you do not remember your login details, please use the “Forgot my password” function on the login page, or email the Secretary at iwfs.nsw.branchinfo@gmail.com for assistance.
2. Make payment
   After registering, please complete payment using either:
• Credit card via the secure payment link: Secure Payment via Square
• Bank transfer to:
  BSB: 082-132
  Account Number: 04 995 0891

Due to system limitations, members and guests must be paid for in separate transactions when using the credit card option.

Your place is confirmed once both steps are completed.

RSVP: Please register and pay by 07-July, unless booked out prior.