Australian Ark Book Launch Wine Dinner

We are excited to invite you to a truly special event celebrating the launch of The Australian Ark, a masterpiece, 18 years in the making that captures the very best of Australia's remarkable wine history.

Australia still possesses the largest acreage of 19th-century-planted vines in the world, representing a living symbol of the era’s ambition and foresight.

Join us for an exclusive wine tasting on 21st November at The Charles Brasserie & Bar Sydney, where you’ll have the chance to sample some of the finest wines featured in the book. This is a unique opportunity to savour Australia’s premium wines, while hearing first hand from Andrew Caillard on our wine past, present and future!

Immerse yourself in the flavors that have shaped Australia’s wine legacy, and enjoy an evening of great wine, good company, and wonderful conversation with wine enthusiasts and industry experts.

On Arrival
Arras Brut NV

First Course

Provencal yellow fin tuna , Sicilian olives and smoked tomato

Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay
Vasse Felix Heytesbury Chardonnay 2022
Tapanappa Tiers Chardonnay 2015

Second Course

Pork hock and eel terrine, champagne mustard and Musset farm radish

Pewsey Vale 1961 Block Riesling 2023
Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling 2023
Jim Barry Florita Riesling 2017

Third Course

Roast dry aged duck a la presse, Raddichio and hazelnuts

Bindi Block 5 Pinot Noir 2021
Mount Pleasant Pinot Noir 2023
Ten minutes by Tractor Pinot Noir

Fourth Course

Lamb Ragu, Trottolle

Penfolds St Henri 2018
Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2021
Chris Ringland Hoffman vineyard Shiraz 2013

Fifth Course

Rangers Valley black onyx Eye of rib , Bordelaise sauce

Wynns John Riddoch 2021
Mount Mary Quintet 2014
Moss Wood Cabernet

Sixth Course

Stone fruit custard tart

Morris Reserve Muscat

Host or Publisher United Cellars