Once or twice a year, we have a really, really great meal. 

Attentive helpful service, stunning decor, joyful company, delicious innovative food which is beautifully presented, delectable wines to match. 

That's what makes a meal one of those that lingers in your memory bank, and which you long to return to. 

This year so far our best meal was at the Catseye Beach Club. 

The newest restaurant on Hamilton Island, it is open to the beach and the pool. You feel part of the Whitsundays. The kids played on the lawns in front of the ocean between courses.  

Sparkling service that remembers you and your preferences while also being warm and welcoming. And the food. Chef Josh Niland curates the menu, sources the produce and trains the kitchen team in those Masterchef-worthy seafood skills - and it shows. Seafood is the highlight of the menu. Roast Coral Trout is a nose to tail dining experience, with sharable side dishes that enhance and contrast the main. 

This dining experience spurred us into action. 

Having had a taste of the Niland dining experience, we long for more. 

Time to connect, relax, indulge, enjoy. Conversations not Comments.  Swirling not scrolling. Real Feels, not Reels. Connection, not clickbait. Presence, not Push Notifications

 And not just for ourselves, we want to invite you, our wine loving community to join us. 

Let's rendezvous at Three Chefs Hat adorned Saint Peter Paddo.

Plan to indulge in four sustainable gills-to-fins courses, made by none other than the Masterchef of seafood, Josh Niland.

Make new friends with your fellow guests in the intimate private dining room. 

Just 12 others plus Aphelion winemaker Rob Mack will share this evening with you. 

Your glasses will be charged with a parade of nine acclaimed Aphelion wines, culminating with our ultimate expression of Grenache, the Rapture. 

Important Details

St Peter Paddo

Thursday August 14th, 6pm

Four courses at Australia's Restaurant of the Year

Accompanied by 9 world-class Aphelion wines.

Wine List

On Arrival

2021 ‘Welkin’ Sparkling Chenin Blanc

Course 1

2024 ‘Callow’ Grenache Blanc

2024 ‘Pir’ Chenin Blanc 

Course 2

2023 ‘Confluence’ Grenache

2024 ‘Affinity’ Grenache Mourvèdre (pre-release)

Course 3

2023 Brini Single Site Grenache

2023 Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache

2023 Wait Single Site Grenache

To Finish

2023 ‘Rapture’ Old Vine Grenache (pre-release)

Fun

Your host for the evening will be Aphelion winemaker Rob Mack. Be entertained by Rob's stories about making these wines as he introduces each bracket. 

This is your chance to ask questions and share your impressions of the matches.

A special St Peter Paddo Mixed Dozen will be available to order only on the night or by pre-order. Each case will contain:

3 x Welkin Sparking Chenin Blanc 2021

2 x Callow Grenache Blanc 2024

1 x Pir Chenin Blanc 2024

1 x Confluence Grenache Noir 2023

1 x Affinity Grenache Mourvèdre (pre-release)

1 x Brini Single Site Grenache Noir 2023

1 x Hickinbotham Single Site Grenache Noir 2023

1 x Wait Single Site Grenache Noir 2023

1 x Rapture Old Vine Grenache 2023

RRP $504 - Special Price $450 with free shipping save $65

Place an order on the night, or preorder when booking your tickets, to go in the draw to win a Magnum of Welkin Chenin Blanc 2020!

What Does Your Ticket Include? 

⚈ A delicious Four Course Dinner + Nine Matching Aphelion Grenache Wines.

⚈ An introduction to the wines and story of Louise & Rob Mack and Aphelion Wines.

⚈ Be personally hosted by Rob & Louise Mack.

⚈ Place an order on the day to go in the draw to win a magnum of wine!

⚈Loads of fun and friendship with other Aphelion wine lovers.

Strictly limited tickets.

For any further questions about the event, please email us at hello@aphelionwine.com.au 

Allergies & Dietaries

Please advise allergies or dietary requirements at the time of booking.

 Terms and Conditions of Booking

- Tickets: Don’t worry about printing your tickets, as we will have a list of registered names at the door.

- Seating: Seating will be at one long table. Please arrive early to select your seats when you arrive.

- Arriving late: Please note that late arrivals are permitted, however you may miss out on any wine or food that has already been served.

- Cancellations: No refunds are permitted. We know this is strict, however hospitality has tight margins and events are tough to execute
at the best of times. Your ticket is transferable up until seven days before the event so you can send someone else in your place. Just let us know so we’ve got the right name at the door.

- Dietary restrictions: We are more than delighted to try and cater for any dietary restrictions, however our ability to do so is dependant on the restaurant. You must submit your dietary request at the time of booking in the booking form.

PLEASE NOTE that upon booking you agree to the fact that Aphelion Wine Co. does not assume liability for accidents, delays, injuries, loss or damage due to any act or fault of any company, organisation or person whom we engage to render services or carry out arrangements or by the act of default of any restaurant or its employees.