April Meeting 2025

DINNER

Wednesday 9th April 2025

RACV Four Pillars gin infused cucumber ‘Blinis’, whipped fetta, sundried tomato, basil 

Oyster tempura, yuzu mayonnaise, shiso 

NV Champagne Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut, Reims, France

Composed of 25-30 crus with 30% reserve, full mlf, dosage 7g/l

NV Champagne R.H. Coutier Brut Cuvée Tradition Grand Cru, Ambonnay, France

70% Pinot Noir & 30% Chardonnay based on 60% 2018 & 40% Reserve, partial mlf, dosage 6g/l

Pan seared scallops – butternut, quinoa and apple salad

2023 MMAD Chenin Blanc, Blewitt Springs, McLaren Vale, S.A.

Planted in 1964, 12.5% a/v, full mlf 

2023 Domaine François Chidaine Le Chenin d’Ici, Vin de France AC, Montlouis, Loire Valley, France

50% from Estate fruit, 50% exceptional parcels from Touraine

2023 Thierry Germain Saumur Blanc I’Insolite, Saumur AC, Loire Valley, France

I’Insolite-‘Out of the ordinary’ referring to the band of flint the vines access

12 hours braised Short Ribs, Olive oil mash potato, green beans, jus, thyme and lemon gremolata 

2010 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Grand Cru Classé Graves, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France 

 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 % Merlot 10 % Cabernet Franc 

2010 Château Ferran, Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France 

65% Cabernet Sauvignon 35% Merlot 

2010 Yeringberg Cabernet, Yarra Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec & Petit Verdot

Gippsland Tarago Brie, aged Comte, fig and date chutney, shaved celery, artisan bread and lavosh

2010 Clos Château d’Isenbourg Riesling ‘Les Tommeries’, Dopff & Irion, Alsace, France

2010 Zilliken Saarburg Rauch Riesling Spätlese, Saar, Mosel, Germany

All 2010 Zilliken wines had must levels equivalent to Auslese

2010 Pewsey Vale ‘The Contours’ Riesling ‘Museum Release’ Eden Valley S.A.

Strawberry and rhubarb tart – baked rhubarb tart, strawberry compote, white chocolate chantilly, raspberry gel 

2014 Château de Rayne Vigneau 1er Cru Classé Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

74% Semillon, 24% Sauvignon Blanc & 2% Muscadelle

2015 Château Bastor-Lamontagne Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

80% Semillon & 20% Sauvignon Blanc & Gris, Certified organic since 2014

Coffee, tea, herbal infusions and Chocolate chunks

2017 Taylor’s Vintage Port, Portugal

Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, Tinto Cão et al.

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