Welcome to Canny Grapes
Wine Education | Wine Events | Wine Consulting
The philosophy behind Canny Grapes is to explore the World of Wine, from vine to glass, learning about wine in its many forms, connecting with place and story with focus on essence and education. Founded in 2016, independent wine consultant, wine educator and event host Anja Lewis shares her extensive wine knowledge with respect, authenticity, passion and charm, from the heart. Based in Perth, Western Australia Anja Lewis hosts public and private wine events for wine magazines, wine merchants and wine prodders as well as her Canny Grapes wine tasting classes, champagne masterclasses, wine dinners, corporate and private functions for groups up to 150 guests.
Anja's holistic approach led her to becoming an invaluable consultant to the wine industry including restaurants, wine bars, liquor stores and wine producers. She is one of a kind, bringing together extensive knowledge and experience combined with her unique drive for excellence & balance in business and life. 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
CG Champagne Club
Wine Dinners
Wine Consulting
DELIVERING AUTHENTIC WINE TASTING EXPERIENCES IN PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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.”
Around the World in 80 Wines - Wine Tasting Series by Anja Lewis
Anja’s ‘Around the World in 80 Wines’ wine tasting event series is almost completed with the remaining destinations being South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. It’s time to book your flights aka tickets and get ready to learn about wine regions, grape varieties, the history of wine and much more as you taste wines that you most likely haven’t tried before. Anja is known for her wealth of knowledge which she shares in her authentic fun and educational way.
3 Wine Destinations - 11 Grape Varieties - 17 Wine Regions
WINES OF South africa, sunday 24th august, 3-5pm, kailis bros leederville
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Australia, Then and now, Sunday 21st september 2025, 3-5pm, kailis bros leederville
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New zealand’s best kept secrets, Sunday 12th october, 3-5pm, kailis bros leederville
L’ESPRIT DU CHAMPAGNE DINNER - CELEBRATING THE ESSENCE OF CHAMPAGNE ON GLOBAL CHAMPAGNE DAY | 24TH OCTOBER 2025
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.
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