Join us at Annata on Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th January 2026 for Australia’s Best Wines – Battle of the States, an exclusive showcase of Australia’s most exciting producers and regional styles. Hosted by wine expert Nick Barlow, this immersive evening features ten outstanding wines matched to a five-course degustation menu crafted by Executive Chef Jordon Garcia, complete with amuse bouche and petit fours.
The star of the night is a truly rare Pinot Noir from Australia’s number one winemaker, Nick Farr. Nick has granted Annata access to a tiny allocation of an experimental Pinot Noir, somewhat understatedly labelled simply “By Farr Pinot Noir”. Drawn from the finest section of the iconic Côte Vineyard, only three barrels of this wine were produced in both 2022 and 2023. Crafted outside the standard By Farr range, this micro-production wine reflects the purest expression of Nick Farr’s talent and the Côte’s exceptional terroir. Very few venues will ever have the opportunity to pour it, so this is a genuine privilege for Pinot Noir lovers.
The evening continues with a curated exploration of Australia’s premium styles: a sparkling Blanc de Noir from Helen’s Hill, a Riesling duel between Clare Valley and Great Southern, a powerful Chardonnay pairing from Wilyabrup and the Yarra Valley, a state-versus-state Shiraz comparison featuring Barossa and Hunter Valley icons, and a luscious Botrytis Semillon finale.
An extraordinary night of rare wine and Australian excellence awaits.
Date: Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th January 2026
Commencing at 7:00pm
Price: $260 per person
all-inclusive of ten wines and a five-course degustation with a snack and petit fours
All Dietary Requirements will be met.
Bookings are essential
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Welcome
2021 Helen's Hill Estate 'Roma's Grace' Blanc de Noir Sparkling, Yarra Valley, VIC
Course 1
2015 Mitchell McNicol Riesling , Clare Valley, SA
2023 Duke's Magpie Hill Reserve Riesling , Great Southern WA
Course 2
2022 Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Chardonnay, Margaret River, WA
2019 Levantine Hill Katherine's Paddock Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, VIC
Course 3
2022 By Farr Pinot Noir , Geelong VIC
2020 Gala Estate Black Label Pinot Noir, Freycinet, TAS
Course 4
2020 Kaesler Old Vine Shiraz, Barossa Valley, SA
2022 Tyrrell's Winemaker’s Selection Vat 9 Shiraz, Hunter Valley, NSW
Dessert
2020 R Paulazzo Botrytis Semillon (375 ml), Riverina NSW