Events

Dear Members,

You are invited to an exciting dinner in the spacious Barolo Room at ‘Bellota’, the acclaimed South Melbourne Wine Bar, adjacent to Prince Wine Store, South Melbourne. 

‘Bellota’, opened in 2013 and is the joint creation of Phillip Rich, Michael McNamara and Alex Wilcox, the partners behind the Prince WIne Store and designer Gerald Diffey (Gerald’s Bar and Brooks).  Chef Danielle Rensonet’s simple but perfectly executed dishes, complement the intimate European sensibility that the design and ambience of ‘Bellota’ so successfully delivers.

The accomplished team at ‘Bellota’ are excited to host the members of IWFS Victoria.  Ray Foley and Elizabeth Peddey as function organisers have taken a selection of fine Italian wines to Danielle Rensonet who has paired a gorgeous, seasonally inspired, Italian menu for the event.

Prior to dinner we will be holding our 2016 AGM.  For those interested in attending the Society’s AGM, you are invited to arrive early, at 6:30pm.  Otherwise, see you at 7:15 for a 7:30 sit down.

Please reply by email to Yvonne as soon as possible if you wish to attend. Members and guests are welcome to join the dinner; Members only for the AGM.  

Date:                        Tuesday, October 11th, 2016

Venue:                        ‘Bellota’

Address:                 181 Bank St, South Melbourne (next door to Prince Wine Store)

Time:                       AGM – 6.30 PM; Dinner – 7.15 PM for 7.30 PM

Cost:                        AGM: No charge (Members only)

                                 Dinner: Members $170; Young Members $145, Guests/Non Members $195

Dress:                      Smart Casual

Closing Date:         Monday 26th September, 2016 or until booked out

                                   Pay direct: ANZ Bank, BSB: 013006, Acct: 485119607, Acct Name: IWFS Victoria

                                   Pay by cheque (made out to ‘IWFS Victoria’) to the above address please.

Cheers,

Erik Lehnacker
President, IWFS Victoria (Australia)

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL INVITATION

Dear Members,

We are continuing our lovely program of cooking masterclasses later this month. These have been so well received in the past that we are delighted to be able to offer more.

Coming up, we are going to show you how to prepare a three course Normandy inspired menu, along with matching accompaniments. In this class you will see how to prepare:

•  Entrée : Double baked three cheese soufflé
•  Main Plate: Fennel and Bay rubbed pork fillet with creamy cider sauce
•  Dessert : Honey panacotta with warm Madeleines

We will also start with some delicious cheese sablés to enjoy with our Champagne while we watch the dishes being prepared.

Of course you will all get to taste all of these dishes as we will enjoy a delicious supper using what has been prepared, together with a selection of matching wines.

All processes will be demonstrated and we will discuss possible variations as we go.

Your presenter on 27th October will be our member Jane Webster, who runs The French Table. She is an amazing cook, having published several books on French Cooking. She also teaches cooking and runs wine and food tours in France for several months each year. We are very blessed to have someone like Jane to run this class. Only 10 attendees can be accommodated so be quick to book.

Date: Thursday 27 October 2016
Place: Ian Westcott’s home – 69 Caroline Street South Yarra
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $80 for Young Members, $90 for Members
Dress: Casual
Limit: 10 attendees
Closing Date: Tuesday October 18 or until booked out

Pay direct: ANZ Bank, BSB: 013006, Acct: 485119607, Acct Name: IWFS Victoria
Pay by cheque (made out to ‘IWFS Victoria’) to the above address please.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL INVITATION

Cheers,

Erik Lehnacker
President, IWFS Victoria (Australia)