Stonier International Pinot Noir Tasting (SIPNOT)

The Stonier International Pinot Noir Tasting (SIPNOT) is returning to Melbourne this year.

The quality of wines and informed discussions makes SIPNOT a must attend event for wine lovers. It's always a fascinating night that focuses on the character of Pinot Noir, unearthing its different incarnations rather than focusing on which wine you think is best.

The renowned event provides a wonderful forum to taste, appreciate and debate the qualities and characters of 12 carefully selected Pinot Noirs included in the tasting line-up. This year they come from Australia, New Zealand, France and the USA.

Guests know the wines that are featured, but are unaware in which order they are poured. Table captains are seated at each table to encourage conversation and give everyone an opportunity to have their opinion heard.

This year’s SIPNOT wine panel will be led by respected Australian wine critic James Halliday AM who has been involved with SIPNOT since the beginning. He will be joined by The Lucas Group Wine Business Development Manager Philip Rich, highly regarded wine marketing and strategy specialist Aaron Brasher and Stonier’s very own Mike Symons.

Tickets are $195 and can be purchased by clicking BOOK NOW above

P: (03) 5989 8300

Due to the rarity of the chosen wines, seats are strictly limited, with early bookings recommended. SIPNOT is always a sold out event.

Pinot Noir selection for SIPNOT 2018 
2015 Bergström - Silice Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 
2015 Bouchard Pere et Fils - Les Rugiens, Pommard, Premier Cru, Burgundy, France 
2016 Charteris - Charteris Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
2016 Curly Flat - Curly Flat Pinot Noir, Macedon, Victoria, Australia
2016 Dirty Three - Holgates Road (Dirt 3), Gippsland, Victoria, Australia
2016 Dry River - Dry River Pinot Noir, Martinborough, New Zealand
2016 Garagiste - Terre de Feu, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
2015 J. Christopher - Sandra Adele Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA 
2015 Olivier Bernstein - Clos de la Roche, Morey St Denis, Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
2015 SC Guillard - Les Corbeaux, Gevrey Chambertin, Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
2016 Stonier - Merron’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
2015 Sylvain Cathiard - Aux Thorey, Nuits Saint Georges, Premier Cru, Burgundy, France