Events

Dear Members of IWFS Victoria,

We are holding a very special wine dinner showcasing top Barolos on Tuesday October 3.  I am very excited indeed about these wines and am really looking forward to sharing them with you.  Places are limited to 12 attendees.

We will focus on the classic vintage of 2004.  This vintage is a 7/7 vintage and is finally approaching readiness to drink, though many of these exceptional Barolos have another 20 years in them.

Wines have been drawn from the great makers of Barolo, choosing their top wines, and will include:

• Sandrone Le Vigne
• E. Pira & Figli (Chiara Boschis) Cannubi
• Vietti Rocche
• Vietti Lazzarito
• Elio Altare Brunate
• Domenico Clerico Ciabet Mentin Ginestra
• Vietti Riserva Villeroo
• Giacomo Conterno Monfortino
• Bruno Giacosa Riserva Le Rocche del Faletto en magnum

We will start with a magnum of Champagne to prepare our palates for the reds to follow.

The dinner will be held in the private room upstairs at Scopri, surely one of the greatest Italian restaurants in Melbourne.  With the help of our member Michael Lambourne, Scopri has designed a sensational five-course menu plus canapés, specifically to suit our glorious Barolos.  This is going to be great fun!

Where: Scopri, 191 Nicholson St, Carlton

When: Tuesday October 3, 7pm for 7.30pm

Cost: $530 for members, $580 for guests

Once I have confirmed your place by email, please pay immediately to:

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

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yvonne

Yvonne Wallis

Cellar Master and Secretary - IWFS Victoria

Hi to all of our IWFS Victoria Members,

As per our Calendar of Events, and as announced at our previous events, we are running a cooking masterclassin just less than four weeks on Wednesday 18^th October.  There is a limit of only 10 places so please be quick to book if you are keen to attend.  The cost for Young Members (under 36) is $90, for Members is $100, and $110 for Guests.

Our previous Confit Duck, Gravlax, Normandy, Dim Sum, Indian, Pasta and Soufflé classes were great fun.  Now we are going to present you with a Risotto Masterclass.  

This will be presented by our fabulous member Beverley Sutherland Smith.  She would like to show you how to make risotto, using the method taught by the world renown Lausanne Hotel School in Switzerland.  She will also show you what gorgeous things you can do with left over risotto, such as arancini and baked savoury risotto cake.  

Those who know Beverley will be aware that she is a fabulous cook with a significant history in teaching the art of cookery both in Australia and in France.  She has published countless cooking books and currently owns and runs ‘A Seasonal Kitchen’, a delightful casual eatery in Prahran, where she also runs a cooking school.  Be prepared for a fun night with a real expert to give you some skills.

We will start with canapes and Champagne, before proceeding with our risotto masterclass.

Of course we will share supper and complimentary wines with the dishes that have been prepared.  You will get to see how to prepare a beautiful risotto using the classic Lausanne method, as well as to understand what you can do with any leftover risotto.  Our supper will of course be accompanied by some delicious matching wines.  Recipes will be provided.

Where and When:

The class will be held at Beverley’s cooking school at ‘A Seasonal Kitchen’.

Address: 436 High St Prahran (Close to cnr High & Williams, next to Mt Erica car park)

Note: Williams Rd is a clearway until 6:30 PM, parking is easy city bound thereafter

The class will be held on Wednesday October 18 with a 7pm start.

Places are limited to 10 attendees.

Cost:

Cost for Young Members (Under 36) is $90, for Members is $100, and for Guests is $110

I look forward to your reply by email with your wish to attend.  Please note that once you email me with your wish to attend, you will only be confirmed if you pay within 48 hours.  So, once you receive my confirmation email, you should pay immediately to:

IWFS Victoria, BSB: 013006 Account Number: 485119607

Best wishes

Yvonne

Yvonne Wallis

Secretary and Cellar Master – IWFS Victoria

0427 77 99 73