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Penfolds Winemakers Dinner

Delight in a premium selection of Penfolds Wines including their 2008 Grange which scored a perfect 100 out of 100 in the esteemed Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Meet Penfolds senior white winemaker Kym Schroeter who has been a part of the Penfolds family since 1987 playing an instrumental role in developing the Riesling and Chardonnay that the brand offers. Kym will be on hand to explain the wines and how they are developed. He will also provide a history of the Penfolds story and give an update on what is on the horizon with their wines.

Savour each wine as it is expertly matched with a delicious 5 course degustation style menu designed by SKYCITY Exceutive Chef, Anston Fivaz. Meet Anston at the dinner as he explains the techniques and story behind why each dish matches up with the wines that are being showcased.

An addition to the Penfolds Winemakers Dinner in 2014 is special guest cheesemaker – Ueli Berger.

Swiss-born Ueli Berger has an inexhaustible passion for cheesemaking. After studying cheesemaking in Switzerland for three years, Berger was chosen from a group of 48 cheesemakers to work for an Australian soft cheese manufacturer. His fondness for the country saw him settle in Tasmania for 20 years. He moved to King Island in 1998 to become King Island Dairy's head cheesemaker.

"I'm proud of King Island Dairy's reputation for making world renowned, award winning cheeses that are produced solely on the island. It's a unique proposition - I don't know of any similar location that has a cheesemaking legacy like King Island."

The night is set to be magical under the stars, magnificent food, delightful wines and classical live entertainment from a local string quartet including members of the Darwin Symphony Orchestra.

Tickets - $245 per person and available online at skycitydarwin.com.au or from the SKYCITY Action Station.

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