Brown Brothers Patricia launch events
When: 14 March (Melbourne), 15 March (Milawa Cellar Door), 20 March (Brisbane), 21 March Sydney)
Where: Melbourne, Milawa, Brisbane, Sydney
Cost: $160
In March, Brown Brothers will be hosting four intimate events to celebrate the 22nd release of its flagship Patricia range.
Katherine Brown, Luxury Portfolio Manager and fourth-generation Brown family, says the Patricia range - which includes Pinot Noir & Chardonnay Brut, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and Noble Riesling - is defined by its “elegance and sophistication.
“It reflects a legacy of over 135 years in winemaking excellence,” continued Brown.
“Named after Patricia Brown, a pivotal figure in the Brown family's history and my Grandma, these wines are crafted with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality.”
Each event will be hosted by members of the Brown family and will include treasured back vintages along with the current release. This will include a vertical tasting of the Patricia Chardonnay 2021, 2022, and 2023, which Brown says is “a rare opportunity.”
The dates and locations of each of the four events are as follows:
- Melbourne, 12-4pm Friday 14 March | Elwood Bathers Pavilion
- Milawa, 7-11pm Saturday 15 March | Brown Brothers Milawa
- Brisbane, 12-4pm Thursday 20 March | Bougainvillea House, Howard Smith Wharves
- Sydney, 12-4pm Friday 21 March | Bathers Pavilion
Tickets cost $160 and include lunch or dinner paired with Patricia’s 22nd release wines. To learn more or to reserve book your ticket, click here.
Piper-Heidsieck kicks off AO partnership with two events
When: 12pm 10 January, 4pm 12 January
Where: Rod Laver Terrace, Melbourne Park
Cost: Unspecified
Today at midday, Official Champagne Partner of the Australian Open 2025 Piper-Heidsieck will be unveiling its iconic Champagne bar at Melbourne Park.
The official opening will be led by Piper-Heidsieck President and CEO Damien Lafaurie alongside Olympic gold medallist and Piper-Heidsieck Insider Noemie Fox. Guests in attendance will be treated to a performance from the Piper-Heidsieck Marching Band and a French-inspired food menu.
Following this, Piper-Heidsieck will be hosting an exclusive party for VIP guests to celebrate the start of the Grand Slam proper. Key guests will include Piper-Heidsieck Lifestyle Ambassador and Canadian Tennis personality Ayan Broomfield, Celebrity Chefs Matt Preston and Khanh Ong, and AFL Personalities Bec and Chris Judd.
2025 marks Piper-Heidsieck’s seventh year as the Official Champagne Partner of the ATO, and follows on from the brand extending its partnership for a further three years in December. During the Australian Open 2024, more than 52,000 flutes of Piper-Heidsieck were served, over double the 25,000 served in 2023.
Damien Lafaurie said, “we are delighted to bring the bold spirit of Piper-Heidsieck back to the Australian Open and continue to offer tennis fans not only a taste of our champagne, but a refined experience they will remember forever.”
Rooftop at QT The Perfect Serve
When: 9 January-3 March
Where: Rooftop at QT, QT Melbourne, 133 Russell Street, Melbourne
Price: Free
Rooftop at QT and Red Bull will be partnering up for The Perfect Serve, an activation that will bring the courtside experience of the AO to its iconic Melbourne location.
As part of the activation, Rooftop at QT will host the Red Bull Rally Rooftop Pickleball Court from now up until 3 March. This will provide attendees with the opportunity to play the ball-and-racquet game throughout all hours of the day, with Thursdays to Sundays from 4pm to 8pm expected to be the best opportunities for fierce competition, with a swathe of prizes to be won.
Behind the bar, a series of Red Bull cocktails will be on offer, including Red Bull Watermelon Margarita, Red Bull Sugarfree Spritz, and the classic Red Bull & Vodka.
In a nod to the Australian Open, guests can also enjoy the Red Bull Blueberry Bounce, a Red Bull Australian Open summer special that combines Red Bull Summer Edition Blueberry, vodka, elderflower, mint and cucumber.
Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival 2025
When: 11am - 6pm, Saturday 15 March
Where: Mercure, Canberra
Cost: $35
The 18th annual Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival will be returning in 2025 in what will likely be its largest form to date.
This will include a lineup of 40 local and interstate drinks exhibitors with up to 250 different products available for tasting. Additionally, a large variety of food providers and musical acts will also be featured.
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