Events

As the saying goes, 'Cabernet is King.' All across the world, Cabernet ignites a passion in wine aficionados & casual drinkers alike. It's structural tannins, driving acidity & delicious blend of herb & black fruit flavours set a fire in drinkers & winemakers alike. Cabernet has an amazing ability to show its own unique 'Cabernet-ness', but at the same time, it is able to adapt to its environment & will always reflect "terrior". This soirée will be coming to Sydney on July 23rd with a showcase of wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon, but also including several of its blending companions. This tasting series will showcase wines from regions famous for their Cabernet Sauvignon in Australia such as Coonawarra, Clare Valley, Margaret River & Yarra Valley, however you'll also get the chance to travel further afield to try wines from Bordeaux & the Napa Valley, just to name a few. Not only will this be an entertaining & informative evening, but you’ll also get to experience over 30 fantastic wines paired with a fully stocked grazing table of cheeses & meats. Nothing is greater than enjoying food alongside the finest, hand-picked wines we have on offer. With our previous evenings selling out fast, you’ll need to get in early to secure a ticket to these tastings. Full wine selection to be announced closer to the date.

It’s back and more delicious than ever! Featuring over 40 of France’s finest Champagnes from the boutique producers to the most iconic of Houses. The Grand Cru Champagne series is the perfect opportunity to taste some unfamiliar champagne brands alongside your familiar favourites showcasing new vintages. With a multitude of superb selections hand chosen by us, this is the best way to learn more about the different styles produced and find your next favourite wine to drink at home! The event will be held at the always-impressive Four Seasons Hotel- what a way to spend a spring evening! With our previous evenings always selling out quickly, you’ll need to get in early to secure your spot at this tasting! Wines will be presented in a walk-around style event with canapes and oysters to snack on. Full wine list to be announced closer to the date.

Join us for our walk-around tasting which will focus on all thing Pinot! This soirée will be coming to Sydney on April 30th with a showcase of Pinot (Noir, sparkling, Blanc, Gris etc.) from around the country, as well as around the world. Pinot is a grape variety that has captivated the globe in the past few years. Pinot Noir is quickly becoming Australia's go-to grape of choice, and it's siblings Pinot Gris, Grigio and Blanc are absolutely perfect for the Australian lifestyle and weather. Pinot will be shown on its own, but also in some interesting blends, and you will also see the versatility of this grape as a rose, orange wine and see its role in Champagne! Not only will this be an entertaining and informative evening, but you’ll also get to experience over 30 fantastic wines paired a fully stocked grazing table of cheeses and meats. Nothing is greater than enjoying food alongside the finest, hand-picked wines we have on offer. This will be an experience like no other so don’t miss out. With our previous evenings selling out fast, you’ll need to get in early to secure a ticket to these tastings. Full wine selection to be announced closer to the date...

Meet me in... Central Otago. During one marvellous day, we'll take you on a tour of a handful of carefully chosen wineries that we have built a close relationship with over the years. During our visits, you'll be given access to people, places & of course wines not available to the general public. At each stop, there will be plenty of wines to help tell the stories of these producers. Lunch will also be provided for all guests. On this trip, we're visiting one of the most popular young wine regions in the New World; Central Otago. Despite its youth, Otago has become one of the hotbeds for high-quality Pinot Noir production, as well as leading the charge in regards to Sustainable, Organic & Biodynamic wines. Meet us in Queenstown, & we'll get you up to the wineries, as well as put on a lunch for you (with plenty of wines to accompany of course!), & then get you back to Queenstown in the afternoon. Your host will be our Head Buyer & Master of Wine student, Mark Faber. He will use all his connections, as well as call in a few favours to get you behind the scenes of some of the most recognised & high-quality wineries in the region! If this sounds like your idea of a good time, get yourself to our meeting point on the specified date, & meet me in Central Otago!

Meet me in... The Barossa Valley The concept behind our 'Meet me in..." series is simple; you meet us at a designated place, and we'll take you on a trip through a wine region you won't soon forget! During one marvellous day, we'll take you on a tour of a handful of carefully chosen wineries that we have built a close relationship with over the years. During our visits, you'll be given access to people, places and of course wines not available to the general public. You'll be told about the history of some of Australia's oldest and most revered wineries, as well some up-and-coming producers that you may not yet know. At each stop there will be plenty of wines to help tell the stories of these producers. Lunch will also be provided for all guests. On this trip we're visiting the famed Barossa Valley. This is one of Australia's oldest wine regions, and is home to some of the oldest vines on this earth. Meet us in Adelaide, and we'll get you up to the wineries, as well as put on a lunch for you (with plenty of wines to accompany of course!), and then get you back to Adelaide in the afternoon. If this sounds like you're idea of a good time, get yourself to our meeting point on the specified date, and meet me in the Barossa Valley!

Meet me in... The McLaren Vale The concept behind our 'Meet me in..." series is simple; you meet us at a designated place, and we'll take you on a trip through a wine region you won't soon forget! During one marvellous day, we'll take you on a tour of a handful of carefully chosen wineries that we have built a close relationship with over the years. During our visits, you'll be given access to people, places and of course wines not available to the general public. You'll be told about the history of some of Australia's oldest and most revered wineries, as well some up-and-coming producers that you may not yet know. At each stop there will be plenty of wines to help tell the stories of these producers. Lunch will also be provided for all guests. On this trip we're visiting one of Australia's first wine regions, the McLaren Vale. Known for it's warm, sunny climate and red clay soils, the McLaren Vale is a hotbed of activity in the modern Australian wine landscape. Several producers are experimenting with alternative varieties and viticultural methods, making this one of the homes of Organic and Susutainable farming in the country. On this trip we'll visit one of the biggest names in Organic viticulture, Yangarra Estate. Peter Fraser, head winemaker won Winemaker of the year in the 2016 edition of James Halliday's Wine Companion. His stunning 'High Sands' Grenache also just won 'Best Wine' in the 2020 edition of the same award- strength to strength is a bit of an understatement! Next we will visit Hickinbotham. Since its establishment in 1971, the Hickinbotham vineyard has become a part of Australia's wine heritage, supplying fruit to produce many of Australia's greatest wines including Penfolds Grange and Astralis. Hickinbotham now makes some of Australia's most awarded wines, and is taking on the best wines in the world. We'll spend an afternoon getting to know why that's the case! Meet us in Adelaide, and we'll get you to the wineries, as well as put on a lunch for you (with plenty of wines to accompany of course!), and then get you back to Adelaide in the afternoon. If this sounds like your idea of a good time, get yourself to our meeting point on the specified date, and meet me in the McLaren Vale! Meeting point will be emailed to you once you have your tickets

Join us on the 10th of May, for this exclusive tasting with the Maverick himself! Ron will guide us through the Barossa on a tasting journey with plenty of surprises along the way. We have access to some of his incredible reserve stock plus any wine purchased on the night will be rewarded with a hard-to-refuse discount!

We are thrilled to announce our tasting will be held in the Rocks at the Billich Gallery. Loved for his rock star flare and irreverent style, contemporary surrealist artist Charles Billich has captivated the imagination of collectors globally. Not to mention Charles and Ron are great friends and Charles' artwork features on many of Maverick's wine labels.

Maverick Wines located in the Barossa Valley wine region of South Australia. The winery was founded in 2004 by winemaker and viticulturist Ron Brown, who has over 25 years of experience in the wine industry.

Maverick Wines produces a range of small-batch, premium wines made from grapes grown in the Barossa Valley and Eden Valley regions. Some of their signature wines include Shiraz, Grenache, and Mataro blends, as well as a Semillon, Chardonnay and a Rosé. The winery has received numerous awards and accolades for their wines.

It'll be a night to remember.
We look forward to hosting you!

Wine List
On Arrival
Champagne Pannier Brut Selection NV

During the night
Maverick Trial Hill Eden Valley Chardonnay 2019
Maverick Twins Barrel Select Shiraz 2021
Maverick Twins GMS 2021
Maverick Ahrens' Creek Shiraz 2020
Maverick Ahrens' Creek Grenache 2020
Maverick Barossa Ridge Cabernets 2020

Event Menu
Tray service canapes

Kale & onion pakora, mango cucumber, chilli chutney, sweet potato crisp
Peking duck pancake wraps
Pesto chicken, parmesan, semi-dried tomato petite savoury tart
Baby blini, house-made betroot & apple relish, feta cheese mousse, locally picked herbs
Potato rosti, tomato & red pepper relish, micro herb
Mini bowl - vitamin-rich, high fibre, spiced cauliflower, chickpea, pumpkin, cranberry salad, almond dressing
Mini slider - pulled beef, pickles, creamy slaw & smokey BBQ sauce

Nebbiolo has proven itself over the past few years as one of the most intriguing and beguiling grape varieties available. Often referred to as Italy's Burgundy, the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco (as well as several cheaper wines from the surrounding hillsides!) have captured the globe's attention, creating a fascination, and in some cases obsession very similar to those who label themselves "Pinotphiles". At this event we will be talking and tasting through what all the fuss is about. We have a container of wine arriving from Italy full to the brim with Italian Nebbiolo of all flavours, qualities and price points, however we'll also rope in several local friends to show us how they have also been bitten by the Nebbiolo bug and what it looks like through a New World lens. Our host for the evening will be a man who has done all the hard work and study to attain the coveted Master of Wine title, Mr Alistair Cooper MW. Alistair is visiting from England, and has a borderline obsession with Nebbiolo, so is the perfect person to go deep into what makes this variety so very special.

Nebbiolo has proven itself over the past few years as one of the most intriguing and beguiling grape varieties available. Often referred to as Italy's Burgundy, the wines of Barolo and Barbaresco (as well as several cheaper wines from the surrounding hillsides!) have captured the globe's attention, creating a fascination, and in some cases obsession very similar to those who label themselves "Pinotphiles". At this event we will be talking and tasting through what all the fuss is about. We have a container of wine arriving from Italy full to the brim with Italian Nebbiolo of all flavours, qualities and price points, however we'll also rope in several local friends to show us how they have also been bitten by the Nebbiolo bug and what it looks like through a New World lens. Our host for the evening will be a man who has done all the hard work and study to attain the coveted Master of Wine title, Mr Alistair Cooper MW. Alistair will be calling in from England, and has a borderline obsession with Nebbiolo, so is the perfect person to go deep into what makes this variety so very special.

EXTREMELY LIMITED TICKETS! On Wednesday the 27th of November, 2019, United Cellars will be popping the corks on nearly 40 wines from one of the hottest (but coolest) regions- Chablis. We'll take a tour through the Villages, Premiers and Grands Crus of the northern-most region of Burgundy. This region has gone through an incredible evolution in the past decade, and is fast becoming one of the most perfectly matched wine styles to the Australian lifestyle, weather and food. This will be a spectacular tasting, and tickets are strictly limited due to the scarcity of these wines.

EXTREMELY LIMITED TICKETS! On Thursday the 9th of July 2020, United Cellars will be popping the tops on 12 wines to showcase the breadth & depth of everything the Rhone Valley has to offer! The Rhône Valley is generally divided into two sub-regions with distinct vinicultural traditions, the Northern Rhône & the Southern Rhône. The northern sub-region produces red wines from the Syrah grape, sometimes blended with white wine grapes, & white wines from Marsanne, Roussanne & Viognier grapes. The southern sub-region produces an array of red, white & rosé wines, often blends Based around Grenache, Syrah & Mourvedre (what we call in Australia a GSM blend) such as in famous regions such as Châteauneuf-du-Pape. We'll take a tour across the whole Rhône Valley, from North to South but also to some smaller communes often overshadowed by the big names. This region is known for its extreme landscape & high mountains- indeed this is a section famous for its inclusion in the Tour de France. The cyclists will be riding through this area as we open the bottles at this event, so we'll get a great view of where these wines come from! This will be a spectacular tasting, & tickets are strictly limited due to the scarcity of some of these wines, so make sure you grab your tickets!

LIMITED TICKETS! On Thursday the 21st of October 2021, United Cellars will be popping the tops on over 25 wines from all across the planet to showcase the breadth and depth of everything Riesling! As the weather gets warmer, what could be better than exploring this unique grape and all it has to offer? In this walk-around style event, we'll take a tour across the whole wine world - from its initial home in Germany through to our local claim to fame for this varietal. Included in your ticket is access to tasting all of the wines of the evening, some cheese and meat nibbles and a $20 voucher to go towards any purchases of 6+ bottles on the night. This will be a spectacular tasting, and tickets are strictly limited due to the scarcity of some of these wines, so make sure you grab your tickets!