Icons of Australian Wine with Darren Rathbone – City Centre

We’re delighted to welcome Darren Rathbone, CEO and Group Winemaker of Rathbone Wine Group, for a special guided tasting. Darren oversees three of Australia’s most celebrated estates — Yering Station in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, Xanadu in Margaret River, and Mount Langi Ghiran in the Grampians. With a background in chemical engineering and winemaking, Darren brings both scientific insight and hands-on expertise to the craft, making this a rare opportunity to explore Australian wine through the eyes of one of its leading figures.

This exclusive evening will showcase eight benchmark Australian wines, spanning these three world-class regions and producers. From vibrant Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon and world-class Chardonnay to refined Pinot Noir and powerful, spice-driven Shiraz, you’ll experience the diversity and depth of Australia’s finest terroirs.

What to Expect

• A guided tasting of eight wines, hosted by Darren Rathbone, CEO and Group Winemaker of Rathbone Wine Group
• Explore the maritime elegance of Margaret River, the cool-climate finesse of Yarra Valley, and the spice-laden intensity of the Grampians
• Compare regional expressions of Chardonnay, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon
• Discover how terroir, oak, and climate shape style and structure in Australia’s most iconic varieties
• up-to 15% off all wines tasted on the evening

Wines on Tasting

Xanadu – Margaret River

• Circa 77 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
• Chardonnay
• Cabernet Sauvignon

Yering Station – Yarra Valley

• Chardonnay
• Pinot Noir Reserve
• Shiraz Viognier Reserve

Mount Langi Ghiran – Grampians

• Shiraz, Cliff Edge
• Shiraz, Talus

Who Is This For?

• Wine lovers eager to explore Australia’s finest cool-climate regions
• Chardonnay and Shiraz enthusiasts keen to taste their benchmark expressions
• Curious drinkers looking to understand why Margaret River, Yarra Valley, and the Grampians are revered worldwide
• Both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to premium Australian wine

About the Producers

Xanadu (Margaret River) – Founded in 1977, Xanadu has become one of the region’s leading estates, producing award-winning Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon defined by elegance and precision.

Yering Station (Yarra Valley) – Victoria’s first vineyard, established in 1838. Today, Yering Station is admired for its refined Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz Viognier, showcasing the finesse of Yarra Valley terroir.

Mount Langi Ghiran (Grampians) – Famous for its dramatic granite slopes and cool-climate Shiraz, Mount Langi Ghiran crafts wines with spice, structure, and distinctive personality that have earned cult status.

📅 Friday 10th October 2025, 6:30pm
📍 Loki Wine, Great Western Arcade
💷 £25 per ticket

You can receive a full refund up to 30 days before the event and transfer your ticket up to 14 days before the event.
All transfers within 14 days of the event will incur a £10 fee per ticket. This is to cover the non-recoverable costs incurred by the event.