Delivering Authentic, Fun and Educational Wine Tasting Experiences
Canny Grapes was founded in 2016 by owner and director Anja Lewis to create and host wine events while exploring the big world of wine. Anja is a Perth based wine consultant, wine educator and champagne master who enjoys creating unique wine experiences. Anja takes wine lovers on a journey, tasting delicious wines, discovering wine regions, terroir and wine styles, learning about taste, aroma and colour while sharing a story or two about the wines and the talented winemakers. Having hosted over 200 wine events since starting Canny Grapes there is not one class that is the same as Anja keeps sharing her latest discoveries, always in pursuit of taste, creating unique experiences for her loyal and new Canny Grapes wine friends.
Canny Grapes wine tasting classes brings wine lovers together!
Upcoming 2025 Wine Tasting Classes
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WINES - DESTINATION AUSTRALIA
Sunday 21st september, 3-5pm, Kailis Bros Leederville
Join Perth based wine educator and independent wine consultant Anja Lewis on her 'AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WINES' tour, with the 11th destination being AUSTRALIA !
This wine tasting class takes us across Australia ‘visiting’ seven incredible wine producers, discovering unique stories, connecting with place, history and people in pursuit of taste.
From Semillon to Chenin Blanc, Riesling to Pinot Noir, Syrah and Grenache; visiting
Tasmania - Dalrymple Pinot Noir
New South Vales | Hunter Valley - Brokenwood Semillon
ACT | Canberra District - Lark Hill Riesling
Victoria | Mornington Peninsula - Avani Syrah
South Australia | McLaren Vale - Heirloom Vineyards Alcala Grenache
Western Australia | Margaret River - Windows Estate Petit Lot Mousseux
Taste seven wines, especially selected for this event, based on Anja's extensive wine travels always in quest to connect with place and people. The wine tasting includes freshly prepared shared plates from Kailis Bros. A perfect Sunday afternoon with wine friends.
Tickets: $115 per person, bookings are essential with limited seats available
Where: Kailis Bros Leederville, Glasshouse Room, please arrive 2.45pm for a 3pm start
Be sure to let me know if you have any food restrictions or dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
The beautiful people of Avani Wines, from left to right: Rohit, Shashi, me, Devendra, August 2024
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WINES - DESTINATION NEW ZEALAND
SUNDAY 12Th october, 3-5PM, KAILIS BROS LEEDERVILLE
Join Anja at the final destination of her 'AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WINES' tour, New Zealand!
This wine tasting class is our finale and we know there is more to New Zealand wine than Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. So lets pack our bags, put the seatbelts on, ready to explore both South and North Island of New Zealand, all in pursuit of taste.
From Central Otago to Marlborough across to Wairarapa's Martinborough, Hawkes Bay and Gisborne, completing the trip up north on Waiheke Island. Be charmed and surprised by the wines grown on three beautiful islands. NZ is ready to share it's best kept secrets.
Taste six wines, especially selected for this event, based on Anja's extensive wine travels, served with delicious shared plates from Kailis Bros. A perfect Sunday afternoon with wine friends. Tickets: $115 per person
Be sure to let me know if you have any food restrictions or dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
What wine lovers say about Canny Grapes Wine Tasting Classes
“Anja has a life story that has made me question changing careers!! Great enthusiasm, easy style to present & obvious love for the product. We did the XMas in a glass Class & will be back to try the other options.”
“Thank you Anja for a delightful day. You have exemplary taste in wines and I am impressed with how knowledgeable you are on the subject you are teaching. You make the class feel unpretentious and inviting. I very much enjoyed it. ”
“I have attended many of Anja’s wine education classes over the years. I am always blown away with the quality of the wines and how carefully they have been selected, as well as the food she has chosen to pair them with. Anja creates an intimate, warm and friendly environment, a safe space where discussion is encouraged. It is clear that Anja is very passionate about the wide world of wines, putting a lot of time and effort in to ensure that each class is as well researched and informative. I would not hesitate to recommend Canny Grapes wine education classes.”
“I have done a few classes with Anja and every time I am truly amazed at her seemingly limitless knowledge. Always extremely informative and exceptional enjoyable- highly highly recommended.”
“Fabulous wine tasting event. Anja’s knowledge and passion is so impressive. Highly recommended!”
“Anja is a delightful host and educator who is incredibly knowledgeable in her area of expertise! I thoroughly enjoyed her Fortified Wines’ Tasting Class and look forward to attending more events in the future.”
“Education, fun and wine.... Anja creates a wonderful opportunity to learn about and love wine. Such a generous experience. Anja truly shares her passion freely. Thanks Anja!!”
“Hi Anja, just wanted to thank you for a wonderful afternoon. Your class was so informative, the bubbles were all amazing & you presented it in such a fun way in a beautiful intimate setting. I have been singing your praises. Will definitely be coming to some of your other classes
Cheers Ann 🥂”
“Anja has such a breadth of knowledge about wines. I’ve attend both her sparkling and red wine tasting classes. Always informative, new wines and well presented. Great idea for a small group, or a group booking.”
Previous wine tasting classes by canny grapes Wine Education
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TRAVELLING CORKSCREW
Casey Bryan who shares her wine experiences via her wine blog Travelling Corkscrew joined me at one of my wine tasting classes earlier this year. Together we travelled through Italy, Spain, France and Australia learning about sparkling wine & champagne. Check out what she wrote about Canny Grapes Wine Tasting Classes here. Casey also loves Thai food, so it’s no surprise that she attended my regular wine pairing dinners “Aromatics & Thai’ at Itsara which she also shared on her blog.