Live Sessions: May
Every Friday and Saturday
Dim the lights, grab a drink, and unwind with our Live Sessions on Fridays and Saturdays throughout the month.
- Friday 2nd May – ZUL, Naughty Corner, Acoustic
- Saturday 3rd May – Ernesto Castillo, Living Room, Afro Cuban Jazz
- Friday 9th May – Owen Li, Living Room, Pop, R&B
- Saturday 10th May – Shan & Luke, Living Room, Acoustic
- Friday 16th May – Amanda Tee, Living Room, Acoustic
- Saturday 17th May – Ernesto Castillo, Living Room, Jazz, bossa nova, jazzy-style Top 40
- Friday 23rd May – Jill-Marie Thomas, Living Room, Acoustic
- Saturday 24th May – Shak’thiya, Naughty Corner, Acoustic
- Friday 30th May – Daniel Sid, Living Room, Acoustic
- Saturday 31st May – Nick Zavior, Living Room, R&B/Soul


Reservations are not required in the Naughty Corner.
From Yamaguchi to the Stars: Dassai’s Junmai Daiginjo
Thursday 15th May
From the rice fields of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Dassai has redefined sake through an obsessive devotion to craftsmanship, and meticulous precision. Specialising exclusively in Junmai Daiginjo – the highest grade of sake – Dassai polishes each grain of Yamada Nishiki rice down to as little as 23% of its original size.
Every step of brewing is precise and deliberate: from hand-cultivating koji and low-temperature fermentation to preserve delicate aromas, small-batch brewing for greater control, and the use of a centrifuge to extract sake without pressure, resulting in extraordinary purity, texture, and finesse.
Join us for an evening with Kazuhiro Sakurai, President and 4th-generation CEO of Asahi Shuzo, as he shares the meticulous philosophy and quiet innovation behind Dassai’s global rise. The tasting will showcase the evolution of their craft from the graceful Dassai 39 all the way to the experimental Dassai Future with Farmer, and Dassai Blue 23, brewed in their newly opened New York facility.
Kazuhiro’s journey is as compelling as the sake he crafts: an unexpected return to his family’s brewery, a pioneering vision for sake’s future, and a bold spirit that saw Dassai ferment sake in space – pushing the boundaries of tradition while honouring its soul.
This is a masterclass not to be missed for lovers of sake.
The sake we will taste:
Dassai 45 Sparkling
Dassai 39
Dassai 23
Dassai Beyond
Dassai Future with Farmer
Dassai Blue 23

Château de Fieuzal Masterclass with Daragh Quinn
Thursday 22nd May
Located in the heart of Pessac-Léognan, Château de Fieuzal is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic Grand Cru Classé de Graves estates – a classified growth traditionally celebrated for the ageability of Cabernet-Merlot reds, and increasingly acclaimed for its vibrant dry whites made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
With a history dating back three centuries, the estate has long embodied the spirit of Graves. Under the Quinn family’s stewardship since 2001, it is now led by Daragh Quinn, who continues the family’s vision while maintaining the distinct character that defines Graves wines. We are delighted to welcome Daragh to the Club, where he will guide us through an eight-wine tasting spanning nearly two decades.
Highlights include the vibrant and citrus-driven 2023 L’Abeille de Fieuzal Blanc, the cool, mineral tension of the 2021 Château de Fieuzal Blanc – a challenging vintage that truly demonstrates the winemaking skill of the estate – and the gracefully matured 2008 Château de Fieuzal Blanc, still vivid with lanolin, citrus peel and wet stone.
Among the reds, the plush, youthful 2022 L’Abeille de Fieuzal sets the stage for the bold and polished 2020 Château de Fieuzal, culminating in the outstanding 2010 Château de Fieuzal – a textbook expression of classic Graves character, savoury and graphite-driven, from one of Bordeaux’s great vintages. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in these reds demonstrates excellent ageability, with the wines developing greater complexity and depth over time.
This tasting promises to be a top-level exploration of the estate’s evolution, with insights directly from the owner himself. We hope you’ll join us.
The wines we will taste:
2023 L’Abeille de Fieuzal Blanc
2021 Château de Fieuzal Blanc, Cru Classé
2016 Château de Fieuzal Blanc, Cru Classé
2008 Château de Fieuzal Blanc, Cru Classé
2022 L’Abeille de Fieuzal
2020 Château de Fieuzal, Cru Classé
2015 Château de Fieuzal, Cru Classé
2010 Château de Fieuzal, Cru Classé


Wines of Victoria Masterclass
Monday 26th May
Victoria is home to some of Australia’s most progressive wines, and this evening brings together three influential voices shaping the state’s cool-climate future.
We’re pleased to welcome Dan Sims, Chair of Wine Victoria and founder of Revel, the team behind Pinot Palooza. With over two decades dedicated to making wine more accessible, Dan offers a fresh, inclusive perspective on the industry.
Joining him is Sarah Crowe, Winemaker and General Manager at Yarra Yering. Twice named Winemaker of the Year – by James Halliday in 2017 and Gourmet Traveller in 2021 – Sarah has helped redefine one of Yarra Valley’s most historic estates, combining innovation with respect for tradition.
Rounding out the panel is Patrick Sullivan, known for his expressive, low-intervention wines. Members will have a chance to taste his Chardonnay, known for its clarity and site expression.
Together, they’ll offer an insider’s look at Victorian wine, from cool-climate styles to bold, structured reds – with subtle nods to Bordeaux along the way.
The wines we will taste:
2019 Ten Minutes by Tractor, Blanc de Blancs (welcome drink)
2023 Patrick Sullivan, Bull Swamp, Chardonnay
2021 Giaconda, Estate Vineyard, Chardonnay
2021 Bass Phillip, Estate Pinot Noir
2022 Giant Steps, Applejack Vineyard, Pinot Noir
2017 Bindi, Darshan, Pinot Noir
2019 Mount Mary Vineyard, Quintet
2018 Yarra Yering, Dry Red Wine No. 3
2019 Castagna, Genesis Syrah
Monday 26th May
Claymore Room
18:30 – Welcome drink on arrival
19:00 – Masterclass starts
20:30 – Masterclass ends


Grands Crus & Monopoles: A Journey Through Burgundy with Albert Bichot
Wednesday 28th May
Few names in Burgundy rival the heritage of Albert Bichot. Founded in 1831, the Maison is now led by sixth-generation brothers Christophe and Albéric Bichot.
With six domaines spanning Burgundy’s most prized terroirs, Albert Bichot blends heritage with sincere commitment to sustainability. Five of its vineyards are already organically certified, with a sixth on track for 2025, and the Maison proudly holds the Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certification for environmental excellence.
This evening, we welcome Christophe Bichot for a tasting of six exceptional wines from the family’s distinguished monopoles and grands crus, offering a view of Burgundy through the lens of one of its most storied producers.
The wines we will taste:
2018 Albert Bichot, Chablis Grand Cru, “Les Vaudésirs”, Domaine Long-Depaquit
2020 Albert Bichot, Chablis Grand Cru, “Moutonne” Monopole, Domaine Long-Depaquit
2018 Albert Bichot, Pommard Monopole, “Clos des Ursulines” Domaine du Pavillon
2020 Albert Bichot, Aloxe-Corton 1er Cru, “Clos des Maréchaudes” Monopole, Domaine du Pavillon
2018 Albert Bichot, Fixin 1er Cru, “Clos de la Perrière”, Monopole
2019 Albert Bichot, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Monopole, Château Gris
Wednesday 28th May
Cairnhill Room
18:30 – Welcome drink on arrival
19:00 – Masterclass starts
20:30 – Masterclass ends


An Evening with Andreas Larsson & Maison Wessman
Thursday 29th May
Join us for an exceptional evening with Andreas Larsson, Best Sommelier of the World 2007, as he leads Members through the pioneering wines of Maison Wessman – a maison redefining French wine.
Founded by Christer Wessman, the estate is championing the forgotten terroirs of Bergerac and Limoux, crafting expressive and daring wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay among others. From the cool-altitude precision of Bugalys Alti to the layered richness of Saint Cernin, this is France, but not as you know it. Andreas, who played a key role in blending the acclaimed N°1 Saint-Cernin, will guide us through each wine, sharing insights from his Michelin-starred past and his work across Europe’s leading cellars.
The tasting will conclude with La Folie, a revolutionary sparkling red that blends grapes from France and Spain under the Vin de l’Union Européenne label.
The wines we will taste:
2023 Maison Wessman, Bugalys
2020 Maison Wessman, Bugalys Alti
2018 Maison Wessman, Bugalys Alti
2019 Maison Wessman, Saint Cernin
2019 Maison Wessman, N°1 Saint-Cernin
NV Maison Wessman, La Folie
Thursday 29th May
Cairnhill Room
18:30 – Welcome drink on arrival
19:00 – Masterclass starts
20:30 – Masterclass ends


WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Starting Saturday 21st June
This course offers a thorough understanding of the world’s major wines. By examining the style and quality of all major varieties grown across all major regions – including sparkling, sweet and fortified wines – this course will benefit both engaged enthusiasts and professionals. By following the WSET Systematic Approach, this course teaches a rigorous approach to tasting, allowing candidates to discern differences between wines, both to improve blind tasting ability and to understand the fascinating factors involved in viniculture worldwide.
The course will be tutored by our resident Master of Wine Richard Hemming and Annette Scarfe MW. Throughout the course, we will taste at least 85 classic examples from our extensive list. For full details on the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, please click here.
This course consists of five sessions of six hours each, plus an examination of two-and-a-half hours. Please note that an additional 51.5 hours of private study is recommended to pass. The fee covers all wines, course materials, classroom time, examination and certification.


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