RE//VINED: Great Southern
Sunday 14 July 2024
About
Travel with Taste //
Embark on a delicious journey through the picturesque landscapes and renowned vineyards of some of Western Australia's most esteemed wine regions: Swan Valley, Margaret River, and Great Southern in the RE//VINED series.
Great Southern Awaits //
Experience the wonders of what the Great Southern winemakers have brought to table; from fresh drops to wines from seasons gone by: maybe you'll find a new favourite along the way.
Expertly Hosted //
Join us for an enchanting and educational wine tasting, carefully curated to showcase the distinct terroirs and flavors of each unique locale. Guided by the expertise of a seasoned Sommelier and our engaging host, Immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant culture of Western Australian Wine making.
Exquisitely Paired //
Sample five exceptional wines from the wineries of the Great Southern. Tastings are thoughtfully paired with a little bite, designed to complement and enhance the flavour profiles of the wines. As you sip and savour, allow yourself to be transported on a sensory journey, where every glass tells a story of the land, the climate, and the skilled hands of the winemakers.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or a curious novice, this immersive experience promises to captivate your palate and deepen your appreciation for the diverse and dynamic world of the Great Southern.
Additional Essential Information //
Event Details
Note:
This event is strictly 18+. Valid photo ID must be presented for entry.
Warning:
Please note that food items may contain traces of nut, egg, wheat, soy, seeds and other allergens. Due to the nature of each event and the potential of cross-contamination, we are unable to guarantee the absolute absence of all or any allergen ingredients in any menu items.
Select a Date and Session
This event has ended
Note:
This event is strictly 18+. Valid photo ID must be presented for entry.
Warning:
Please note that food items may contain traces of nut, egg, wheat, soy, seeds and other allergens. Due to the nature of each event and the potential of cross-contamination, we are unable to guarantee the absolute absence of all or any allergen ingredients in any menu items.
Foni Pollitt
About Your Sommelier
Award-winning sommelier, restaurateur and certified WSET educator, Foni Pollitt is behind one of Perth’s top gastro pubs, Mayfair Lane Pub and Dining Room.
After opening the venue in 2016, Gourmet Traveller awarded Mayfair Lane ‘Best WA Wine List’ of 2018, followed by ‘Best Pub Restaurant Wine List’ in their Wine List of the Year Awards in both 2019, 2020 and 2023, with the award of Three Glasses. Last year Mayfair Lane was awarded ‘Sommeliers' Choice Award 2023’ and ‘Australia’s Best Pub Restaurant Wine List’ in Qantas Wine List of the Year Awards.
Foni was awarded WA Good Food Guide’s ‘Sommelier of the Year’ in 2018 and as well as establishing the Foni T Pollitt Wine School, has spent time as a judge for the WA Good Food Guide, and is a committee member of the WA Wine Press Club, the WA Chapter of Sommeliers Australia, West Perth Local and the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show.
Mayfair Lane has featured in the Top 50 Restaurants for the Western Australian Good Food Guide in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and was awarded Best Medium Wine List at the Australasia World Of Fine Wines 2022, earning a nomination for best medium-size list worldwide.
The venue has continued to garner international attention, taking out the ‘Jury Prize’ at the World of Fine Wine Awards in London just last year. Out of 94 venues across the globe, there was only one from Perth – Mayfair Lane.
Alongside running her award-winning venue and wine school, Foni has competed in the Ruinart Champagne Sommelier Challenge and leads the uber-popular Margaret River Somm Trek as part of the annual Fine Vines Festival.
She is currently studying for her Master of Wine, a certification enjoyed by fewer than 450 people worldwide.
Foni is passionate about sharing her knowledge and love of wine, whether it be behind the bar, in the classroom, or amongst the vines, encouraging everyone around her to share in her adoration for this noblest of drops.
James Hancox
About Your Host
James Hancox is an actor, writer and theatre-maker. He has created six one-man shows and performed them to sell-out crowds at Perth, Edinburgh and Adelaide fringe festivals. Starting his career on the London comedy circuit in 2009, his work has over time blended the worlds of comedy and theatre - through one-man sketch, physical theatre, improvisation and immersive tomfoolery. He has played many iconic stages - from London Apollo to Glastonbury Festival to Brixton Academy - and has featured on several British TV and radio shows, most notably Channel 4’s ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown’. He now lives in WA.
