epiQure Qantas - Producers Series Degustation Dinner
If you're not a member of the epiQure by Qantas Frequent Flyers, well lets just say - your missing out on some amazing events featuring Australia's best food and wine producers.
On Wednesday 31 October I was invited along to the second last Producers Series Degustation Dinner for 2012 and it was held at one of my all time favourite eateries "Kitchen by Mike" in Roseberry.
This elegant evening was hosted by Jan Rundle from epiQure with a "Question & Answer" theme, the producers included, John Fairley (Country Valley), Grant Hilliard (Feather & Bone), Tom Carson (Yabby Lake wines) & yours truly Pierre Issa (Pepe Saya butter).
Here's how it played out,
Pictured: George Hatzis, Jan Rundle & Mike McEnearney
Canapés on arrival, Anchovie and tomato confit on toast
Taittinger NV
Yabby Lake Pinot Gris 2012
Pictured: John Fairley & Pierre Issa
On the tables, Young radish with Pepe Saya butter & woodfired sourdough bread on tables
Pictured: Tom Carson
Entree, Hot smoked ocean trout with white Asparagus
2010 Yabby Lake Chardonnay
2009 Yabby Lake Chardonnay
Pictured: Jan Rundle, Grant Hilliard & Mike McEnearney
Main Course, Roast duck with braised spring peas
2008 Yabby Lake Pinot
2010 Yabby Lake Pinot
Cleanser, blood orange and aperol granita
Dessert, Creme caramel with Mulberries
2009 Heathcote Estate Black F Shiraz
2006 Heathcote Estate Shiraz
Finished off with Fresh mint tea & chocolates
Pictured: Jan Rundle
Here's some information about epiQure by Qantas Frequent Flyer.
epiQure by Qantas Frequent Flyer is the wine community exclusive to Qantas Frequent Flyers where you can enjoy fine wine, food and rewards. Members of epiQure by Qantas Frequent Flyer will be able to access top-quality Australian wine selected by the Qantas Wine Panel for the business and first class cellars. They will also have access to limited-release wine vintages.
Additionally members will be able to attend exclusive events including wine tastings, private dinners, and behind the scenes winery experiences. Members will also have access to food-related content including inspiring recipes from Neil Perry, plus they can participate in the community forum online.
1. How does one get to attend these events?
Online purchase of tickets via the Qantas epiQure website, you must be a member to purchase tickets however, non members can attend with a member
2. Can anyone join Epiqure?
You need to be a Qantas Frequent Flyer member to be a part of Qantas epiQure.
3. What did that event cost Per person?
$140.00 pp
4. How often do you hold them?
We hold over 50 events per year for Qantas epiQure members nationally
