CANNY GRAPES WINE EVENTS and WINE DINNERS
Anja Lewis works in collaboration with importers, wine distributors, wineries, event companies, wine magazines and restaurants to deliver extraordinary wine experiences representing Australian and International wine producers.
Anja has been presenting and curating wine tasting events, wine dinners and 'meet the maker' events in Perth since 2017, connecting wine lovers with pioneers of wine, inspiring stories, celebrating wine and food with each glass and plate created with passion and respect to the land it comes from.
UPCOMING WINE EVENTS
2024 CHAMPAGNE GALA DINNER BY UNITED CELLARS, THURSDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2024, KAILIS, LEEDERVILLE
Experience an exquisite evening of vinicultural indulgence at the 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.
Previous Wine Events
2020 BORDEAUX RELEASE DINNER BY UNITED CELLARS, THURSDAY 29TH FEBRUARY 2024, KAILIS, LEEDERVILLE
Indulge in an evening of opulence and extraordinary flavours at our exclusive 2020 Bordeaux Release Wine Dinner. We are thrilled to unveil the grace and sophistication of the highly anticipated 2020 Bordeaux vintage wines.
The 2020 vintage has achieved an "Excellent" (Legendary) rating from premium wine website WineSearcher, which states "For Bordeaux, the 2020 vintage is shaping up to be excellent, despite enduring one of the most testing years in recent history."
Immerse yourself in a culinary journey crafted to complement the nuances of these exceptional wines, expertly paired with a gourmet menu designed to elevate your dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast of a novice eager to explore the world of Bordeaux, our 2020 Bordeaux Release Wine Dinner promises an evening of sophistication and indulgence.
Reserve your seat at this exclusive event and immerse yourself in the elegance and allure of the 2020 Bordeaux vintage.
On Arrival
Champagne Drappier Brut Nature NV
First Bracket: Bordeaux Blanc
Château Grand Village White 2020 | Château Carbonnieux Blanc 2020
Second Bracket: Right Bank
Château Grand Village Red 2020 | Château La Dominique 2020 | Château Nénin 2020
Third Bracket: Left Bank
Château Capbern 2020 | Château Duhart Milon 2020 | Château Leoville Las Cases 2020
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Château Filhot Sauternes 2020
Wines of Germany and Austria - Around the World in 80 Wines Thursday 23rd march 2023, 6.30-9pm, juniper & Bay, como, Perth
Anja’s 6th destinations of her 'AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WINES' wine tasting series takes us to Germany and Austria, a new authentic wine tasting experience hosted in a wine dinner style at Juniper & Bay in Como. Taste seven selected wines travelling to famous and not so famous wine regions, exploring grape varieties you may not have heard of, winemaking traditions, wine stories, paired with a specially curated three-course menu by Juniper & Bay.
Canny Grapes Champagne Club & Friends - Ayala Dinner, Thursday 25th November 2021, The Heritage, Perth CBD
LAUNCH OF LOUIS ROEDERER’S COLLECTION 242 - LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE DINNER, wednesday 18th August & THURSDAY 19TH AUGUST 2021, 6.30PM, ROCKPOOL BAR & GRILL PERTH
You are invited to an exclusive dinner to celebrate the launch of Louis Roederer's new champagne, Collection 242!
Experience a meticulously crafted six-course menu and dining event by award-winning Rockpool Bar & Grill, expertly paired with five Louis Roederer cuvées, hosted by Sara Underdown (Publisher of VINE & BUBBLE Magazine & Wine Writer for Delicious Magazine) and Anja Lewis (Wine Educator and Consultant at Canny Grapes).
Louis Roederer is the most exciting and progressive Champagne House today. Spurred on by the pursuit of taste , they have achieved a meaningful legacy over the past 21 years, earning a unique status as the region’s largest organically certified producer. We are privileged to showcase a bellwether moment for Louis Roederer, with the launch of a new multi-vintage, Collection 242, which replaces Brut Premier. Read more about Collection 242 here.
Please join us for a night like no other with a six-course menu and full (100ml) pours of:
Louis Roederer Collection 242 (served on arrival & first course)- Sydney Rock Oysters with Louis Roederer Granita
2nd Course: Louis Roederer Vintage Blanc de Blancs 2013 - Crab and Almond Tart with Chervil
3rd Course: Louis Roederer Vintage Brut 2013 - Prawn and Saffron Agnolotti with Pistachios, Orange and Marjoram
4th Course: Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé 2014 - Roasted Wagin Duck and Wood Roasted Beetroots
5th Course: Louis Roederer Cristal 2013 - West Australian Marron with Clams, Serrano Ham and Champagne Butter Sauce
6th Course: Ratafia de Champagne Boll & Cie 1996 - Halls Suzette Double Cream, Honeycomb, Quince and Lavosh
Blanc de Noirs Champagne Dinner, Wednesday 21st July 2021, 6.30PM Steves Nedlands
Ever since participating and becoming one of six national finalists in the 2016 Vin de Champagne Awards hosted by the Australian Champagne Bureau representing France’s Comité Champagne, Anja wanted to create a Blanc de Noirs Champagne Dinner. Together with Mirco Tarducci, Sommelier and Group Wine Manager at Steves Nedlands, Anja selected five cuvées from champagne growers Laherte Fréres, Benoît Lahaye and Voirin-Jumel as well as famous champagne house Gosset and cooperative Devaux.
Gourmet Traveller Wine Dinner - Pinot Noir and Grenache, Wednesday 17th February, 6.30Pm, Heritage Wine Bar, Perth CBD
Rosé Champagne Dinner, Wednesday 10th February, 6.30pm, Steves, Nedlands
Nothing is more exciting than champagne, unless we add a touch of pink, especially when it’s just in time for the quintessential month of love and romance. Perth’s champagne lovers joined Anja Lewis & Mirco Tarducci at Steves for this exquisite Rosé Champagne Dinner tasting five selected cuvées paired with an outstanding two-course menu by Giles Bailey.
Gourmet traveller wine Riesling dinner, Tuesday 25th February 2020, 6.30pm petite mort
RIESLING - widely regarded as the wine that winemakers love to drink. Riesling is renowned for its ability to convey a distinct sense of place. Anja Lewis hosted Gourmet Traveller Wine Perth’s reader dinner discovering and comparing the terroir of 13 cracking wines from Australia and New Zealand at Petite Mort, Shenton Park.
Riesling & Thai - Long table dinner, THuRSDAY 28th november 2019, 7pm Itsara Nedlands
Exciting news for all Riesling lovers! I’m hosting Perth’s very first RIESLING & THAI - Long Table Dinner on Thursday 28th November at one of Perth’s best Thai restaurants, Itsara in Nedlands. We selected eight extraordinary Riesling wines from around the world and pair them with Itsara’s famous royal Thai cuisine. Tickets are available now!
Aromatics & Thai - Long table dinner, THuRSDAY 2nd May 2019, 7pm Itsara Nedlands
ITSARA & CANNY GRAPES once again presented this ever popular event of Thai dining, indulging in five courses of Itsara’s authentic cuisine and eight wine pairings selected by Anja Lewis. Itsara’s lush garden is the perfect venue to enjoy this authentic ‘Shared Plate’ five-course menu, awaken the senses as you are transported to tropical Thailand. Enjoy your favourite dishes and some very unique plates rarely found outside of Thailand, paired with aromatic wines.
New Zealand wine dinner, wednesday 10th april 2019, 6.30pm, Petite Mort, Shenton Park
New Zealand born Head Chef and owner Todd Stuart and Anja Lewis of Canny Grapes created a unique dining experience selecting their favourite New Zealand wines to pair them in a stunning Petite Mort five course menu. Wine educator and consultant Anja guided us through the evening & wines, travelling wine regions of both islands, north & south including Central Otago, Marlborough, Martinborough and Hawkes Bay. A dining experience Perth has not seen before.
LEAding ladies of wine Dinner perth, tuesday 19th february 2019, 6.30pm balthazar, Perth
This annual Gourmet Traveller Wine Dinner celebrated some of Australia’s top WOMEN IN WINE. I had the honour to lead through the evening of outstanding wines paired with a delicious four-course dinner at Balthazar in Perth.
Aromatics & Thai - Long table dinner, Thursday 31st January 2019, 7pm Itsara, Nedlands
Itsara & Canny Grapes presented their 5th edition of Perth’s favourite authentic Thai dining experience, indulging in five courses of Itsara's Thai cuisine and eight selected wine pairings. Set in Itsara’s tropical garden diners experienced the magic of Thailand’s cuisine cooked by Itsara Pracharoenwattana and his outstanding team while learning about aromatic wine styles, grape varieties, wine making and how to pair wine & food.
Champagne Degustation Dinner, Thursday 18th OCTOBER 2018, 6.30pm Petite Mort, Shenton Park
Petite Mort and Canny Grapes invited Perth's Champagne Lovers to their annual 2018 Champagne Degustation Dinner celebrating Global Champagne Day and our love for champagne. It was a luxury evening of champagne and fine dining including six selected cuvées from five champagne houses paired with five course signature grande cuisine by Todd Stuart and his team at Petite Mort.
Aromatics & Thai - Long Table Dinner, Thursday 4th October 2018, 7pm, Itsara Nedlands
Itsara & Canny Grapes once again present Perth’s favourite authentic Thai dining experience, indulging in five courses of Itsara's Thai cuisine paired with eight selected wines. Set in Itsara’s tropical garden we are creating an authentic ‘shared plate’ five course menu transporting you immediately to Thailand, awakening your senses. Come and join us for an entertaining evening of wine, conversation and some of Perth's best Thai. Cost: $125 Booking essential!
Clancys Sipper Club #6 - Wine Pairing Supper, Thursday 6th September 2018, 7pm Clancy's Fremantle
We all know how good the beers are at Clancy's but did you know that Clancy's Fremantle supports a number of small boutique wineries? It's time to shine a light onto their wine list! Wine lovers make sure you join us for this 'special edition' Sipper Club event. Sip, taste and learn while enjoying a delicious wine pairing supper including six selected wines and three courses created by the chef and his team. Cost $59, Booking essential!
1st Course
Salt & Pepper Squid, Aoli*
Crispy Fried Bunbury Lemon Pepper Whitebait, Lemon Myrtle Aioli * paired with Higher Plane Fiano and Saint Clair Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc
2nd Course
Pulled Lamb Slider, Brioche Bun, Mint, Slaw, chips* paired with Rising Star Sparkling Rosé and Mazza Wines Bastardo Rosé
3rd Course
12hr Slow-Braised Beef Cheek in Red Wine with Soft Polenta, Broccollini, Red Wine Jus* paired with Unico Zelo 'Truffle Hound' Nebbiolo and Hugh Hamilton 'Stunt Double' Cabernet Sauvignon blend
*Vegetarian and gluten free options are available
Perth's first MAZZA WINES Dinner, Wednesday 13th June 2018, Duende, Leederville
Mazza Wines & Duende presented Perth's first Mazza Wines Dinner on 13th June 2018. Mazza Wines is a unique family run vineyard in the Ferguson Valley near Donnybrook specialising in growing Spanish & Portugese varieties. David Mazza showcased six of their best wines with a perfectly matched 3-course dinner from the hands of Duende's talented Head Chef, Warren Farrugia.
aromatics & thai - LONG TABLE DINNER, THURSDAY 31st MAY 2018, itsara, nedlands
Itsara & Canny Grapes once again presented Perth’s favourite authentic Thai dining experience, indulging in five courses of Itsara's Thai cuisine and eight wine pairings. Set in Itsara’s tropical garden we created an authentic ‘shared plate’ 5-course menu transporting you immediately to Thailand, awakening your senses. This paired food & wine journey is based on Australian and international wines discovering wines that match best with Thai food, an entertaining evening of wine, conversation and Perth's best Thai.
JOHN KOSOVICH WINE DINNER, WEDNESDAY 18TH APRIL 2018, DUENDE, LEEDERVILLE
Duende Tapas Bar in Leederville and John Kosovich Wines from the Swan Valley invited Perth's wine and food lovers to join them for an ultimate wine and dine evening. Head chef Warren Farrugia created an outstanding three-course meal paired wines from Kosovich's Swan Valley and Pemberton vineyards.
aromatics & thai - Long table dinner, THURSDAY 1st February 2018, itsara, nedlands
Our second edition of 'Aromatics and Thai' was also a sell out and everyone loved the culinary experience! Showing eight wines paired with an incredible five course menu, we all found new favourite wines with the top three being Champagne Veuve Fourny & Fils Grande Réserve, Eidosela Albariño and Azul y Garanza Tempranillo. Favourite dishes of the evening were the duck and barramundi followed by pork belly.
I loved this little 'Thank you' note from one of the guests.
“Hi Anja, I would like to say a big thank you for the tasting, as I know pairing wine and Thai food can be very difficult. Quite and eye opening experience. I really loved the champagne and albarino. ”
aromatics & thai - matching aromatic wines with authentic thai cuisine, THURSDAY 19th OCTOBEr 2017, itsara, nedlands
Neil Perry's favourite West Australian Asian restaurant Itsara decided was time for an ultimate Authentic Thai Dining Experience! Chef and co-wner Itsara Pracharoenwattana created an exceptional traditional Thai dinner menu while I guided our guests through eight selected aromatic wines surrounded by Itsara's tropical garden setting. This dinner was a real success with everyone asking when we are having the next one. Can't wait! Read here what Casey from the Travelling Corkscrew wrote about the dinner including all wines and dishes we had.
veuve fourny & Fils champagne degustation dinner, Thursday 5th October 2017, Petite Mort, Shenton Park
Inviting 5th generation champagne grower-producer Charles-Henry Fourny of Champagne Veuve Fourny & Fils to Perth was one of my biggest events this year! Creating a Champagne dinner in collaboration with De Bortoli and Petite Mort, champagne lovers were able to discover and explore the terroir of Premier Cruises Vertus, Côte des Blancs while enjoying five course signature cuisine perfectly matching champagnes made by Charles and his brother Emmanuel.
JOURNEY WINES DINNER WITH DAMIAN NORTH, TUESDAY 19TH SEptember 2017, JUNIPER & BAY, COMO
Highly acclaimed Journey Wines owner and wine maker Damian North launched his latest addition the 2017 Heathcote Fiano at a five course dinner hosted by Juniper & Bay who created a delicious menu highlighting Damian's wines. It was a fantastic dinner, fully booked restaurant with happy wine lovers who enjoyed the wines and listening to Damian taking us on his wine journey.
Shiraz masterclass at the wa club, friday 21st july 2017, WA Club, cbd
Canny Grapes was a guest host at the monthly members only 'Wine Masterclass Dinner' at The Western Australia Club. This masterclass was all about Australian Shiraz perfectly matched by the chef with delicious canapés and a five course dinner.
business women australia july soiree, wednesday 19th july 2017, WA Club, CBD
This event was like no other! Champagne, oysters, cheese and fabulous women from Business Women Australia! I hosted a Veuve Fourny champagne tasting, sharing my passion about wine and all things champagne.
Pop up wine tasting event with purple hands wines, Tuesday 27th June 2017, who's your mumma, Fremantle, wa
My first pop-up wine tasting event and it was a great success. Winemaker and co-owner Craig Stansborough was taking us on a journey through his vineyards in the Southern Barossa tasting wines that reflect his passion and love for wine, especially his Italian varieties. Though some of the favourite wines of the night were Purple Hands Old Vine Grenache and the Mataro followed very closely by the Shiraz!
Grace Farm dinner, Wednesday 21st june 2017, petit mort, shenton park, wa
Anja joined Grace Farm's viticulturist Tim Quinlan and winemaker Jonathan Mettam for an exquisite Grace Farm degustation dining experience at Petite Mort. The menu was created by head chef Todd Stuart matching current and back vintages from Grace Farm's boutique wine portfolio. Check out what Casey wrote about her dining experience here. Just wants us to do it again.
STYLE BY WESSON, Wednesday 23rd may 2017,HYATT REGENCY, PERTH
Style by Wesson is an exclusive style and couture service for women who have most things but time. Wesson preview events are held twice a year in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Perth showing next seasons fashions from some of the worlds top labels, straight from Europe. Canny Grapes joined Look Good 2 Feel Good consultant Monique Leahy from the Wesson team with a Sparkling and Champagne tasting at their Learn and Cocktail styling workshop.
Urban Cellar Door at The Precinct with Grace Farm Wines, OCt 2016
Grace Farm's viticulturist Tim Quinlan taking us through the wines and vintages, served with matching share platters, followed by delicious two-course dinner. Perfect Wednesday night out at The Precinct in East Victoria Park.
