Welcome to CANNY GRAPES - a Perth based wine education and consulting business
The philosophy behind CANNY GRAPES is to explore, enjoy and experience the world of wine from a different, let’s say, more authentic point of view. In pursuit to learn all about wine and to share her acquired knowledge, Anja invites wine enthusiasts and those curious to learn more about wine, to see beyond the drinking and taste instead.
Founded in 2016, CANNY GRAPES is about sharing and expanding wine knowledge, inviting you to journey through vineyards, wine regions, grape varieties, wine history and learn interesting facts about wine - all together a fun and educational wine tasting experience. Director and founder Anja Lewis hosts regular wine tasting classes based on her extensive wine travels, curates wine & food pairing dinners and is an event host and presenter for wine magazines, wine merchants and international producers. Anja also shares her passion for wine at private and corporate wine tasting events for groups ranging from 10 to 150 guests.
Anja is a wine industry professional known and respected for her authentic, honest and holistic approach as a wine buyer, restaurant and winery consultant, combining her wine knowledge and drive for business with her continuous improvement skills and engineering background. Read more about Anja here.
One of Anja’s biggest passions is Champagne! She started her own educational CG Champagne Club and partners with champagne producers as well as distributors to promote champagne here in Australia. Anja has also shared her love for Champagne with Canny Grapes customers in person visiting producers in Champagne, France and she writes for Australia’s Champagne magazine Vine & Bubble. Earlier this year Anja completed her Master of Champagne, a highly regarded certified wine education program by the Wine Scholar Guild.
“Just as listening is different to hearing, tasting is different to drinking. ”
Wine Tasting Classes
Private Tasting Events
Corporate Events and Functions
Wine Travel
Wine Events
Wine Consulting
WINE TASTING CLASSES
Canny Grapes’s wine tasting classes started at Mayland’s favourite neighbourhood bar Swallow Bar in February 2017 where Perth’s most popular wine tasting class ‘Sparkling & Champagne’, Anja’s expertise, became a must do experience, which she hosted every first Saturday of the month for almost three years along with wine classes focussing on a wine region, wine style or grape variety. Each wine tasting class is unique with selected wines based on Anja’s wine travels seeking new wine stories and wines to share as well as shining a light on how to taste wine in her passionate, fun and educational style inviting wine lovers to explore the world of wine. Canny Grapes became very quickly, and still is, a much loved wine experience for Perth’s wine lovers.
“Every great bottle of wine tells a story of it’s origin.”
2024 Canny Grapes Wine Tasting Classes
Anja’s ‘Around the World in 80 Wines’ wine tasting event series is almost completed. Our remaining destinations are South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Want to be notified when tickets are being released, subscribe to the Canny Grapes newsletter below. Our venue based wine tasting classes will be back in 2025 with the remaining part of 2024 being corporate and private events.
Upcoming 2024 Wine Events | Champagne Dinners
Thursday 31st october, Champagne gala dinner by united cellars, kailis Leederville
Experience an exquisite evening of vinicultural indulgence at our prestigious Champagne Gala on October 31st, 2024, hosted at the esteemed Kailis Bros in Perth. Prepare to be transported into the enchanting world of wine as you immerse yourself in a meticulously curated selection of exceptional champagnes and sparkling wines from renowned producers. Indulge your palate with culinary marvels expertly crafted to complement the effervescence of the evening. Engage in enlightening educational sessions led by passionate experts, where you'll deepen your appreciation and understanding of these divine libations. With only a limited number of tickets available, don't miss your chance to secure your place for an evening destined to be etched in your memory as an unparalleled journey of wine discovery and celebration.
On Arrival
Champagne Pannier Brut Selection NV
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1st Course | BBQ Fremantle Octopus, smoked romesco sauce, crispy potatoes | Abrolhos Island Scallop, herb butter, chilli, lime
Champagne Soutiran Signature Grand Cru NV
Champagne Henriot Blanc De Blancs NV
Champagne Drappier 1er Cru Brut NV
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Second Course | Market fish Ceviche style
Champagne Soutiran Brut Millésime Grand Cru 2012
Champagne Jacquinot Symphonie Millésime 2012
Champagne Drappier Grande Sendrée Millésime 2012
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Third Course | Grilled Market fish, herb crusted, parsnip puree, sautéed beans, and asparagus
Champagne Louise Brison “Impertinente Brut' Brut Rosé NV
Champagne Jacquinot 'Symphonie Rosé Millésime' 2013
Champagne Veuve Clicquot Rosé NV
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Fourth Course | Cheese Plates to Share with quince paste and linguette crisps
Champagne Dom Perignon 2013
Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 2015
Champagne Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2015
TESTIMONIALS
“We love attending Anja’s wine tasting/education afternoons. Our latest one was “Liquid Gold” held at Steves on 5th August. Anja is a font of knowledge about wine. Her tasting classes are great fun where we learn and enjoy some wonderful wines that we wouldn’t have the opportunity to try otherwise. Thanks Anja. We’re looking forward to attending the North American flight later in the year.”
“Hi Anja, I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing Sparkling wine class hosted on Saturday afternoon. My mum, sister and I had a great time. Your passion for what you do is inspiring, and we hope to attend another event of yours soon. With thanks”
“Anja’s classes are very informative, well researched and presented in a friendly, fun and highly engaging manner. If you enjoy tasting new and interesting wines with old and new friends this is a fantastic way to share and learn. Anja also offers great tips as to sourcing less well known wines which you are bound to want to try again!”
CANNY GRAPES GIFT CARD FOR WINE LOVERS
A Canny Grapes Gift Card is the ultimate gift for wine lovers and those wanting to learn more about wine! Attend a fun and educational Canny Grapes wine tasting class, a Canny Grapes wine dinner, or let’s create your very own private function celebrating life and your love for wine.