Vive la France!!
Thu, 22 Jan
|Barrels & Stills Hawthorne
Kicking off our first tasting for 2026 with some truly amazing wines from France. Perfect for your summer, you'll find it hard to pick just one.
Time & Location
22 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Barrels & Stills Hawthorne, shop 2/119 Riding Rd, Hawthorne QLD 4171, Australia
Guests
About the event
Bonjour mes amis! We are kicking off 2026 with an absolute cracking lineup of French wines curated specifically for your summer entertaining. Join us as we welcome Stu McKenzie from Cork & Co for an exclusive journey through the vineyards of France. Whether you’re a seasoned Francophile or just starting your wine journey, Stu will peel back the mysteries to reveal the nuances of French winemaking. Discover firsthand why France remains the undisputed heavyweight champion of the wine world.
"You don't just drink wine, you experience it."
2023 Les Freres Engel Pinot Gris (Alsace, FR)
Shows generous orchard fruit aromas of pear and baked apple, lifted by hints of honey and spice. On the palate, it is textured yet balanced, with a gentle richness cut by fresh acidity and a lingering mineral edge.
