Tuesday 18 August 2026, The Lion Wine Room

$50 per person

Next up in our Masterclass Series, we are pleased to welcome Alex Clark.

Alex joined the Shaw + Smith Team in 2015, and in 2024 took on the role of Winemaker. He works closely with Chief Winemaker Adam Wadewitz, and Assistant Winemaker Hugh Duckworth.

Shaw + Smith and MMAD Vineyard represent premium South Australian winemaking elite, linked by a shared leadership team focused on site-specific excellence. 

Founded in 1989 by cousins Martin Shaw and Michael Hill Smith MW, Shaw + Smith is a cool-climate benchmark in the Adelaide Hills. They craft vibrant, sustainable Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz.

In 2021, the team expanded into McLaren Vale’s Blewitt Springs subregion to establish MMAD Vineyard. Utilizing unique old vines planted in 1939, MMAD focuses exclusively on single-vineyard Grenache, Shiraz, and Chenin Blanc, delivering profound regional precision.

On the night, Alex will guide us through a selection of both Shaw + Smith and MMAD wines, sharing insight into the estate, the region and the vineyard sites that shape the range. We will be sampling the following wines:

• 2025 Shaw & Smith Riesling   
• 2025 MMAD Chenin Blanc   
• 2025 Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay  
• 2024 Shaw & Smith Lenswood Chardonnay    
• 2025 Shaw & Smith Pinot Noir
• 2024 MMAD Grenache   
• 2024 MMAD Shiraz   
• 2023 Shaw & Smith Shiraz

$50 includes the tasting, nibbles provided by The Lion and reduced pricing on the wines shown for one night only. Places are limited, so get in early.

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Thursday 20 August 2026, The Lion Wine Room

$48 per person

Next up in our Masterclass Series, we are pleased to welcome Mark Gilbert.

Mark is the owner, winemaker and viticulturist behind Karrawatta Wines, a family-owned South Australian producer with vineyards across the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek. His family’s connection to wine runs deep, tracing back to Joseph Gilbert, who planted Pewsey Vale in 1847. Karrawatta draws on that history while focusing on small batch, single vineyard wines shaped by site, soil and climate.

Together with Alison Gilbert, Mark is involved across the full process, from vineyard to bottle. The wines are made with careful vineyard management and a restrained approach in the winery, allowing each site to show its own character. Karrawatta’s vineyard holdings include Sophie’s Hill in the Adelaide Hills, Ace of Trumps in McLaren Vale and Dairy Block in Langhorne Creek, giving the range a broad regional perspective while remaining grounded in estate grown fruit.

On the night, Mark will guide us through a selection of Karrawatta wines, sharing insight into the vineyards, the family story and the decisions that shape each release. The tasting will offer a considered look at how different South Australian regions express variety, structure and flavour through a single vineyard lens.

We will be sampling the following wines:

• 2026 Karrawatta Anna’s Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc   
• 2026 Karrawatta Sophie’s Hill   Adelaide Hills Pinot Grigio   
• 2023 Karrawatta Ace of Trumps McLaren Vale Bush Vine Grenache   
• 2020 Karrawatta Ace of Trumps   McLaren Vale Shiraz   
• 2021 Karrawatta The Meddler Langhorn Creek Malbec   
• 2019 Karrawatta Joseph Grand Vin Langhorn Creek Shiraz   
• 2019 Karrawatta Chisto’s Paddock Grand Vin Langhorn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon   
• 2020 Karrawatta Spartacus Langhorn Creek Cabernet, Malbec, Shiraz    

$48 includes the tasting, nibbles provided by The Lion and reduced pricing on the wines shown for one night only. Places are limited, so get in early.

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Wednesday 26 August 2026, The Lion Wine Room

$56 per person

Next up in our Masterclass Series, we are pleased to welcome Berenice Axisa.

Berenice is the Global Sales Director at Rathbone Wine Group, representing Xanadu alongside Yering Station and Mount Langi Ghiran. Her background in premium wine sales, brand communication and regional storytelling makes her well placed to guide us through one of Margaret River’s most established estates.

Xanadu was established in Margaret River in 1977 and has become known for wines that reflect the character and energy of the region. The estate places a strong emphasis on vineyard expression, sustainability and careful winemaking, with Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon sitting at the heart of its reputation. Under senior winemaker Glenn Goodall, the winery has continued to build recognition for balance, precision and a clear sense of place.

On the night, Berenice will guide us through a selection of Xanadu wines, sharing insight into the estate, the region and the vineyard sites that shape the range. The tasting will offer a considered look at Margaret River through the lens of one of its long-standing producers, highlighting the freshness, structure and regional clarity that define the Xanadu style.

We will be sampling the following wines:

• 2025 Xanadu Vinework Sauvignon Blanc   
• 2025 Xanadu Vinework Chenin Blanc    
• 2024 Xanadu Vinework Chardonnay   
• 2024 Xanadu Black Label Chardonnay    
• 2023 Xanadu Stephens Rd Chardonnay   
• 2023 Xanadu Reserve Chardonnay    
• 2023 Xanadu Stephens Road Cabernet Sauvignon   
• 2023 Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon    

$56 includes the tasting, nibbles provided by The Lion and reduced pricing on the wines shown for one night only. Places are limited, so get in early.

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Thursday 27 August 2026, The Lion Wine Room

$50 per person

Next up in our Masterclass Series, we are pleased to welcome Ben Perkins.

Ben Perkins is the Head Winemaker and Director at Murray Street Vineyards, guiding the boutique Barossa Valley estate into a new era of small-batch production. His deep roots as a Greenock native, combined with an intuitive approach to regional storytelling and minimal-intervention viticulture, make him perfectly placed to showcase the distinct, rugged character of the sub-region.

Murray Street Vineyards was established in Greenock in 2001 and has become highly acclaimed for wines that reflect the depth, warmth, and ancient soils of the Barossa's Western Ridge. The estate places a strong emphasis on fruit purity, sustainability, and artisan craft, with Shiraz, Grenache, and classic Rhône blends sitting at the heart of its reputation. Under Ben’s direction, the winery has continued to build recognition for balance, freshness, and an authentic sense of place.

On the night, Ben will guide us through a selection Murray Street Wines sharing insight into the estate, the unique micro-blocks, and the Western Ridge terroir that shapes the range. The tasting will offer a considered look at the Barossa Valley through the lens of one of its premier artisanal producers, highlighting the vibrant structure, approachability, and regional clarity that define the estate's style.

We will be sampling the following wines:

• 2021 Murray Street Artisan Semillon   
• 2024 Murray Street Greenock Estate MRV   
• 2022 Murray Street Artisan GMS   
• 2024 Murray Street Greenock Estate Grenache   
• 2022 Murray Street Greenock Estate Shiraz   
• 2022 Murray Street Greenock Estate Cabernet    
• 2022 Murray Street Aria   
• 2022 Murray Street Per Se

$50 includes the tasting, nibbles provided by The Lion and reduced pricing on the wines shown for one night only. Places are limited, so get in early.

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Wednesday 2 September 2026, The Lion Wine Room

$38 per person

Next up in our Masterclass Series, we are pleased to welcome Justin Bubb.

The talented Justin Bubb, the man behind the label (today also known for his work in Tasmania, with his wife Anna Pooley at Pooley Vineyards), is the winemaker and founder behind Babo Wines, an Italian focused label created after he spent close to a decade living and working in Italy. After completing his winemaking studies at Adelaide University, Justin gained experience across Australian regions including the Hunter Valley, Barossa Valley and Yarra Valley, before travelling to Italy in 2002 for vintage at Brezza in Barolo. He later took on a senior winemaking role at Castello di Gabbiano in Chianti, and also worked vintages in regions including Piedmont, Veneto and Sicily.

Babo was established in 2009, following Justin’s return to Australia, with the aim of bringing expressive, contemporary Italian wines to the Australian market. The label works across regions including Toscana, Delle Venezie and Sicilia, with a focus on wines that show varietal clarity, freshness and regional character. The name itself comes from an Italian nickname for a tool used to measure baume in fruit, linking the project back to Justin’s hands on winemaking experience.

On the night, Justin will guide us through a selection of Babo wines, sharing insight into the regions, growers and varieties that shape the range. The tasting will offer a lively look at Italian wine through the lens of an Australian winemaker with deep experience in the country, highlighting styles that balance tradition, drinkability and modern appeal.

We will be sampling the following wines:  

• NV Babino Prosecco  
• NV Babo Prosecco
• 2023 Babo Soave    
• 2024 Babo Pinot Grigio   
• 2023 Babino Sangiovese   
• 2024 Babo Chianti Sangiovese   
• 2022 Babo Langhe Nebbiolo   
• 2020 Babo Nero d'Avola  

$38 includes the tasting, nibbles provided by The Lion and reduced pricing on the wines shown for one night only. Places are limited, so get in early.

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