One of Melbourne’s quintessential gastropubs, Lamaro’s Hotel in South Melbourne is hosting an exclusive dinner with New Zealand winery Valli, inviting food and wine enthusiasts to sample seven premium drops over three matched courses on Tuesday 11th July.  

Central Otago’s Valli is renowned for its Pinot Noir and has partnered with Lamaro’s as their number one seller of Valli wines in Victoria. 

The curated menu by executive chef Phillip Davenport features seasonally inspired dishes expertly paired with Valli wine, their four expressions of Pinot Noir taking centre stage. 

Valli Winemaker and 2020’s New Zealand Winemaker of the Year, Jen Parr will host the event and share her inspiring passion for wine and winemaking, as she takes diners on the Valli journey offering fascinating insights into the winemaking process behind each wine. 

Valli Vineyards Dinner Menu 

Arrival 
 Spicy tuna sashimi, crispy rice cake 
 2022 Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Gris 

First Course 
 Exotic mushroom risotto, fresh shaved Manjimup truffle
  2020 Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir 
 2021 Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir 

Second Course
 Slow cooked beef cheek, roasted winter root vegetables 
 2020 Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir 
 2021 Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir 

Third Course 
 Truffled cheddar, plum chutney, lavosh, grapes 
 2021 Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 
 2021 Bendigo Vineyard Pinot Noir 

Tickets are $175 per person. Booked by emailing enquiries@lamaroshotel.com.au or calling (03) 9690 3737 

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