All the Pinots, All the Cheeses

An afternoon of Pinot, cheese and questionable wine advice with our resident wine rogue, Terry P.

Join us at Henry and the Fox for a gloriously indulgent afternoon dedicated to one of the wine world’s most charming and unpredictable grape families — Pinot.

Guided by Terry P (part wine guru, part storyteller, full-time enthusiast), this is not your typical serious wine tasting. Expect plenty of laughs, a few tall tales from the wine world, and the occasional moment where Terry insists something smells like “forest floor after rain”… and somehow he’s actually right.

Across the afternoon we’ll explore the many personalities of the Pinot family — from lively Sparkling Pinot, through elegant Pinot Blanc and Pinot Bianco, to the silky smooth charm of Pinot Noir and the generous mischief of Pinot Meunier.

But wine never travels alone.

Each glass will be matched with indulgent, cheese-driven bites designed to make everything taste even better. Think Comté gougères, raclette croque monsieur, Roquefort tartlets, and a cheeky finale pairing cheddar with dark chocolate that may sound strange but absolutely works.

Along the way Terry will share stories from cellars, vineyards and wine bars across the globe — some educational, some questionable, all entertaining — joined by a few industry friends who may jump in with their own opinions (or arguments).

This is not a quiet wine lecture.

It’s a room full of good people, great wine, glorious cheese and the kind of afternoon where the volume slowly goes up as the bottles go down.

Come thirsty, come curious, and come ready for an afternoon where the Pinot flows, the cheese keeps coming and the stories get better with every glass.

Amuse Bouche
Vanella stracciatella, wood-roasted lemon leaves and lemon oil (v, gf)

Paired with
Howard Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay
Adelaide Hills, SA

24-Month Aged Comté Gougères
Orange and local flora honey whipped mascarpone (v)

Paired with
Wood Park Whitlands Pinot Gris
King Valley, VIC

Sheep’s Milk Pecorino, Ironbark Pumpkin & Amaretti Raviolo
Pepe Saya cultured ghee, thyme and volcanic salt (vegetarian)

Paired with
Pizzini Pinot Grigio
King Valley, VIC

Swiss Raclette & Barkley Smokehouse Double Smoke Ham Croque Monsieur
Dressed endive

Paired with
Pizzini Pavona Pinot Grigio
King Valley, VIC

La Papillon Roquefort & Roasted Cauliflower Tartlet
Nutmeg, Pedro Ximénez and fig jam (v)

Paired with
Marnong Estate Pinot Noir – Sunbury, VIC
Riversdale Estate Zodiac Range “Scorpio” Pinot Noir – Coal River, TAS

Pyengana Cheddar & 54% Ecuadorian Dark Chocolate Brownie
Rhubarb and apple (v)

Paired with
Rob Dolan Pinot Rosé Spritz

Date: Saturday 16 May
Time: 2:30 PM - 5.30 PM
Location: Henry and the Fox, Melbourne CBD
Price: $99 per person

Dietary Information:
Vegetarian friendly. Unfortunately we are unable to cater for vegan dietary requirements for this event.

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