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Meet The Winemaker Dinner - 25.10.24

  • The Kitchen 1917 Point Nepean Road Tootgarook, VIC, 3941 Australia (map)

Meet the Winemaker: Wines by Sam
Date: October 25th, 6:30 PM
Tickets: $150 per person

We’re thrilled to host an exclusive evening with Mark Hickin, one of the talented winemakers behind Wines by Sam. Mark has been with the family-owned winery since 2017 and brings a wealth of experience from both domestic and international winemaking regions. He studied Viticulture and Winemaking at the University of Adelaide, gaining experience in the Barossa Valley, Hunter Valley, and Burgundy in France. He also worked at Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Canada, where he helped craft Ice Wine, Method Traditional sparkling, and Kosher Wine.

Mark’s passion for cool climate wine styles, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Shiraz, is evident in his work at Wines by Sam. In 2018, he was awarded the Victorian Wine Show Scholarship, allowing him to travel to Alsace, France, to further study cool climate wine styles and viticultural methods. His diverse winemaking background has been invaluable in guiding wine styles at the winery, and his knowledge of both cool and warm viticultural regions shines through in every bottle.

Join us for a six-course dinner paired with six of Mark’s carefully selected wines, including the renowned Victorian Shiraz and the Stardust & Muscle range. Mark will guide you through each pairing, sharing insights into the winemaking process and the story behind each wine. Plus, guests will enjoy a 15% discount on any wines ordered during the event.

Don’t miss this chance to meet the mind behind the wines, savour exquisite food, and indulge in some of the finest wines Victoria has to offer. Spaces are limited, so book your tickets now for a night of unforgettable flavours and stories.

Learn more about Wines by Sam [here].

This event is for people over the age of 18. Please note: We will be serving up close to a bottle and a half of wine per person, so please make sure travel arrangements are in place!