Thursday 2 July 2026, The Lion Wine Room

$38 per person

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

Mark is the owner and winemaker behind Maxwell Wines, a family owned McLaren Vale estate established in 1979. Set on a limestone ridge on Olivers Road, Maxwell has long been associated with estate grown wines that reflect the character of the site, from bold reds and historic Grenache plantings through to vibrant whites and the winery’s well known meads. 

The Maxwell Estate covers around 100 acres of south facing vineyards within walking distance of the McLaren Vale township, with varieties including Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Nero d’Avola, Grenache Blanc, Fiano and Verdelho. Some of the oldest vines on the estate date back to 1928, giving the winery a strong foundation in both heritage and regional expression. 

On the night, Mark will guide us through a selection of Maxwell wines, sharing insight into the estate, its limestone influenced vineyards and the evolution of the winery since its early days.
The tasting will offer a considered look at one of McLaren Vale’s long standing family producers, highlighting the depth, generosity and character that have shaped the Maxwell style over more than four decades.

We will be sampling the following wines:

• 2025   Grenache Blanc   
• 2026   Picpoul   
• 2024   ‘Four Roads’ Grenache     
• 2024   ‘Tiers of Wisdom’ Grenache     
• 2023   ‘Orchard’ Cabernet Sauvignon   
• 2023   ‘Lime Cave’ Cabernet Sauvignon     
• 2023   ‘Silver Hammer’ Shiraz     
• 2024   ‘Eocene’ Shiraz    

$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.

17:00 - https://sevn.ly/xYjn29uY
18:45 - https://sevn.ly/xEUPaHG2

Wednesday 8 July 2026, The Lion Wine Room

$58 per person

Next up in our Masterclass Series, we are pleased to welcome Anthony Fikkers.

Anthony is the viticulturist and winemaker behind Southern Light Vineyards, a Victorian project focused entirely on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Based in Healesville, the winery works with fruit from four distinct vineyard sites across the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula, with each site selected for its ability to express these two varieties with clarity and precision. 

Southern Light Vineyards is built around limited, single site wines, with a strong emphasis on meticulous farming, careful selection and small batch winemaking. Ghostgum Vineyard in Main Ridge marked the first release for the label and remains central to the story, while Lightfall and Seven Slopes of Rising add further expressions from the Yarra Valley. 

On the night, Anthony will guide us through a focused selection of Southern Light wines, exploring how Chardonnay and Pinot Noir respond across different Victorian sites and vintages. With several single vineyard expressions shown side by side, the tasting offers a detailed look at how aspect, elevation and regional conditions shape texture, structure and personality in the glass.

We will be sampling the following wines:

2024 Southern Light Vineyards Lightfall Chardonnay
2024 Southern Light Vineyards Seven Slopes of Rising Chardonnay
2024 Southern Light Vineyards Ghostgum Chardonnay
2023 Southern Light Vineyards Ghostgum Chardonnay
2024 Southern Light Vineyards Ghostgum Pinot Noir
2023 Southern Light Vineyards Ghostgum Pinot Noir
2021 Southern Light Vineyards Ghostgum Pinot Noir
2024 Southern Light Vineyards Seven Slopes of Rising Pinot Noir

$58 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.

17:00 - https://sevn.ly/x8XTA6Cx
18:45 - https://sevn.ly/xdtgTAGW

Thursday 9 July 2026, The Lion Wine Room

$88 per person

Next up in our Masterclass Series, we are pleased to welcome Scott McDonald.

Scott is a winemaker at Torbreck Vintners, bringing deep experience with one of the Barossa’s most highly regarded estates. As part of Torbreck’s long-serving winemaking team, he has worked closely with the old vine sites and classic Barossa varieties that sit at the heart of the winery’s identity, giving him a detailed understanding of both the vineyards and the house style.

Torbreck was founded with a clear focus on honouring and rejuvenating the Barossa Valley’s old vineyards, many of which form part of the region’s most important viticultural heritage. The winery is best known for Shiraz, Grenache and Mataro, with a traditional, hands-off approach that allows vineyard character, vine age and regional expression to remain central to each wine. 

On the night, Scott will guide us through a selection of Torbreck wines, sharing insight into the vineyards, varieties and winemaking decisions that shape the range. The tasting will offer a considered look at the depth and power of the Barossa, while also exploring the detail, balance and longevity that have helped define Torbreck’s reputation.

We will be sampling the following wines:

• 2024 Harris Grenache   
• 2023 Les Amis Grenache
• 2023 Steading GSM 
• 2024 Struie Shiraz
• 2024 Gask Shiraz
• 2023 Factor Shiraz
• 2023 RunRig
• 2013 RunRig

$88 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.



17:00 - https://sevn.ly/xx53A208
18:45 - https://sevn.ly/x1mmImaB

Thursday 16 July 2026, The Lion Wine Room

$60 per person

Next up in our Masterclass Series, we are pleased to welcome Peter Healy.

Peter is the national salesperson for Travis Earth Wines and a longstanding Australian sommelier, wine educator and consultant. His background in hospitality and wine communication gives him a strong ability to translate regional detail, vineyard character and wine-making approach into an engaging tasting experience. 

Travis Earth is a Barossa producer led by winemaker and proprietor Travis Earth O’Callaghan. The wines are shaped by a strong belief in keeping vineyard parcels separate from fruit to bottle, with a focus on highlighting the subregional diversity of the Barossa. The project draws particular attention to the differences between the Barossa Valley floor and Eden Valley, including their contrasting climates, soils and expressions of varieties such as Shiraz, Mataro and Riesling. 

On the night, Peter will guide us through a selection of Travis Earth wines, sharing insight into the vineyard sites, varieties and regional contrasts that define the range. The tasting will offer a thoughtful look at the Barossa through the lens of single vineyard expression, with a focus on structure, savouriness, texture and the individuality of place.

We will be sampling the following wines:

• 2021 Travis Earth MGS Mataro Grenache Shiraz   
• 2021 Travis Earth MS Mataro   Shiraz   
• 2020 Travis Earth MGS Mataro   Grenache Shiraz   
• 2020 Travis Earth MS Mataro   Shiraz   
• 2015 Travis Earth MGS Mataro   Grenache Shiraz   
• 2016 Travis Earth MS Mataro   Shiraz   
• 2019 Travis Earth "808" Mataro   
• 2016 Travis Earth '908' Shiraz Mataro    

$60 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.

17:00 - https://sevn.ly/xEtGJcbk
18:45 - https://sevn.ly/x7r7FDns

Friday 17 July 2026, The Lion Wine Room

$68 per person

Next up in our Masterclass Series, we are pleased to welcome Helen Masters.

Helen has been the winemaker at Ata Rangi since 2003 and is one of New Zealand’s most respected voices in Pinot Noir. Her work at the estate has earned wide recognition, including Gourmet Traveller WINE New Zealand Winemaker of the Year in 2019. She is also closely involved in Ata Rangi’s vineyard work, with a strong focus on site expression, organic farming and the careful evolution of the wines over time. 

Marking Helen's 20th harvest at Ata Rangi, the highly anticipated 2024 vintage is being celebrated as one of the finest in the winery's history. The culmination of decades of experience, care and deep understanding of Ata Rangi's remarkable vineyard sites, 2024 was a season where every element aligned with rare precision, producing Pinot Noir wines of exceptional purity, balance and distinction.

Ata Rangi was founded by Clive Paton in Martinborough in 1980, with Pinot Noir planted on a small, stony block that would help shape the reputation of the region. The estate remains closely associated with some of New Zealand’s most age worthy and site expressive Pinot Noir, while also producing Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Syrah and other varieties from its Martinborough vineyards. 

On the night, Helen will guide us through a selection of Ata Rangi wines, sharing insight into the vineyards, seasonal conditions and decisions that shape each release. The tasting will offer a focused look at Martinborough’s distinctive climate and soils, with particular attention to the precision, structure and longevity that define the Ata Rangi style.

Take a seat with Helen, taste the wines, and hear the story behind this extraordinary vintage. This is a rare opportunity to experience a landmark collection from Ata Rangi.

We will be sampling the following wines:

• 2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Gris    
• 2024 Ata Rangi Potiki Chardonnay   
• 2024 Ata Rangi Masters Chardonnay   
• 2024 Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir    
• 2024 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir    
• 2024 Ata Rangi Kotinga Pinot Noir   
• 2024 Ata Rangi Masters Pinot Noir    
• 2024 Ata Rangi McCrone Pinot Noir     

$68 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

17:00 - https://sevn.ly/xM1RxEUO
18:45 - https://sevn.ly/xDt4nYsA