Famous premium wine region
Paired Margaret River, a new wine and food festival that captivates the five senses, will be held in Margaret River, Western Australia on Thursday, November 14th.
Held for the first time from the 17th (Sunday)!
*Western Australia Tourism*
Press release: August 15, 2024
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Famous premium wine region
Paired Margaret River, a new wine and food festival that captivates the five senses, will be held in Margaret River, Western Australia on Thursday, November 14th.
Held for the first time from the 17th (Sunday)!
*Go on a gastronomic adventure, pairing world-class wines with food, music, Aboriginal culture and nature*
*Western Australia is
Pair’d is a new wine and food festival in Margaret River, Japan’s premier wine producing area.
Margaret River) will be held for four days from Thursday, November 14th to Sunday, November 17th, 2024. *
Margaret River, located approximately three hours south of the state capital Perth, is known as the “Bordeaux of Australia” and is home to more than 200 wineries. There are many high-quality restaurants attached to wineries, making this a popular area that attracts gourmets from all over the world. The area’s rich natural beauty is also an attraction, with beaches, forests, surfing spots, and ancient caves to explore.
Paired Margaret River, a new event in the region, is a “wine-first” event curated from a sommelier’s perspective. A wide range of carefully selected wines will be combined with great food, music, cultural experiences and the region’s breathtaking natural beauty to create a diverse program that will captivate the senses of our guests.
“Nature’s Table,” a program that brings together chefs with experience at “Noma,” which is said to be “the world’s most difficult restaurant to get a reservation,” is set in a forest of giant trees in Kali, and features the sounds of nature and Aboriginal storytelling. We will be serving colorful long table lunches using locally sourced ingredients and fermented foods.
At the Grand Tasting, which brings together 18 wine brands
representing Margaret River, you can taste a number of carefully selected popular wines, and at the Paired Wine Dinner Series, you can sample Michelin-starred wines from prestigious winery restaurants. Enjoy your first collaboration with a chef. At the New Wave Gathering, where innovative winemakers who are creating a new sensation in the industry gather, we will be tasting limited edition wines of the new season starting at dusk.
Also, the pairing with music is gorgeous. “Margaret Beach Club” has opened in “Castle Bay” where the contrast between the blue sea and white sand is beautiful. DJ from “Cafe del Mar” in Ibiza, Spain This premium event features a day session with Ken Huang and a sunset session with Alex James, bassist and cheese and wine maker from the legendary Britpop band Blur. At the venue, you can enjoy wines supervised by legendary local sommelier Sindal Petty, paired with grilled seafood and dishes created by hero chefs in the culinary world.
Additionally, there will be pairings with Japanese food culture. Mr. Junya Hashimoto, head chef of “Sushi M” in Aoyama, Tokyo, and Yoshinobu Kimura, sommelier
He is collaborating with the restaurant Descendant, which opened this year in Margaret River, to host the Sushi M Omakase Dinner.
Speaking on behalf of the festival management team, Hannah Pike said:
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“Paired Margaret River” curates programs that satisfy all five senses, just like a sommelier creates the perfect pairings. We propose the best pairings of people and destinations, stories of people and places, wine and food, and food and music. This festival is more than just a food and wine event, it’s a wine and food event celebrating the terroir and great wines of Margaret River. We put a lot of thought into finding new and unexpected combinations to create a truly unique event that many people will enjoy. ”*
Global Britpop star Alex James commented on his participation in this event as follows:
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“Margaret River is a foodie’s paradise. We have a vibrant food culture with independent producers, growers and winemakers all over the place. The region’s sun gives everything a great flavour.”*
Evan Hayter, co-owner and executive chef of Descendant, which collaborates with Sushi m, said he is delighted to be able to provide a special dining experience for the first edition of this event.
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“We are teaming up with Sushi M, Tokyo’s premier restaurant that only serves Edomae sushi omakase courses, to host two collaborative dinners at Descendant, a new restaurant in Margaret River. Head chef Junya Hashimoto prepares sophisticated sushi that enjoys the unique flavors of the area, while sommelier Yoshinobu Kimura pairs the dishes with local and international wines and sake. Howard Park Wines in Margaret River generously opened up their private cellar and provided some very rare wines for these two dinners. ”*
* “Paired Margaret River” Event Overview *
■ Period:
Thursday, November 14th to Sunday, November 17th, 2024
■ Venue:
Western Australia Margaret River Region
[Access] Approximately 3 hours by car from the state capital Perth ■ Contents:
A new wine and food festival curated from the perspective of a sommelier, held in Margaret River, Japan’s premier wine producing area. Set against the beautiful natural backdrop of Margaret River, we offer a diverse program that combines carefully selected wines, great food, music and cultural experiences.
*To participate in each program, please purchase advance tickets on the official website. Advance ticket sales will end once sold out.
■ Official website: https://pairdmargaretriver.com/
*Recommended programs for Paired Margaret River*
* ■ Grand Tasting *
*GRAND TASTING PRESENTED BY SINGAPORE AIRLINES*
Event date and time: November 15th (Friday), 16th (Saturday), 17th (Sunday), 2024, 12:00-16:00
Location: Howard Park Wines
Price: A$140~
The Grand Tasting, hosted by Singapore Airlines, brings together iconic wines that highlight the exceptional quality of Margaret River. This exclusive garden party on the sophisticated lawns of Howard Park Winery features sumptuous food, live music, and award-winning performances by Karen, Xanadu, Voyager Estate, Vas Felix, and more. We offer carefully selected precious wines from prestigious wineries, including vineyards with unique locations. There will also be rare wine masterclasses taught by the winemakers themselves.
* ■ Margaret Beach Club *
*MARGARET’S BEACH CLUB*
Event date and time: November 15th (Friday), 16th (Saturday), 17th (Sunday), 2024
2 sessions daily: 12:00-16:00, 18:00-22:00
Venue: Castle Bay
Price: A$340
Enjoy the ultimate beach club experience with stunning views of Castle Bay as your backdrop. DJ at Cafe del Mar, Ibiza, Spain
Enjoy DJ sets by Ken Huang and Alex James, bassist and cheese and wine maker for Britpop’s leading band Blur, and listen to local legendary sommeliers.
Enjoy our Margaret River wine list, specially curated by Cindall Petty, as well as our grilled seafood and culinary delights created by some of the world’s most renowned chefs.
DJ Ken Huang
Mr. Alex James
* ■ Nature’s Table*
Event date and time: Saturday, November 16, 2024, 12:00-16:00 Venue: Tana Mara Forest, Yallingup
Price: A$269
Nature’s Table is an immersive forest feast that celebrates the region’s natural beauty and takes you on a journey for the senses. Taste the taste buds, delight the ears with the sounds of nature, and connect guests to the region with local ingredients, exquisite flavors and fine wines. Savor an exquisite four-course lunch in the Tana Mara forest, home to gigantic eucalyptus trees.
Noma chefs David Zilber, Ben Ing and Paul Iscoff create exquisite pairings of locally sourced dishes and local wines that bring to life Aboriginal legends. It is served on a wooden table shaped like a wagil (rainbow serpent). Zach Webb, a protector of the area’s Wadandi people, will work with the chefs to forage the ingredients and welcome guests at the banquet, where he will share stories.
* ■ New Wave Gathering *
*New Wave Gathering*
Date and time: Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th, 2024 from 17:00 to 22:00
Venue: Sky Wine, Yallingup
Fee: A$50
An event that brings together innovative winemakers who challenge the limits of great wine, from newcomers to established winemakers. Guests can sample some of the region’s most innovative and challenging wines while enjoying a selection of light snacks at dusk. Limited edition new season wines from LS Merchant, South by South West and other innovative Margaret River winemakers will be sold and sampled, accompanied by music from a dedicated DJ in the vineyards. Enjoy the party atmosphere.
* ■ Night Hawker*
Event date and time: Saturday, November 16, 2024, 18:30-23:00 Venue: Chow’s Table
Price: A$145
An Asian dinner event celebrating Western Australia’s rich
multiculturalism. Superstar chefs Dan Hong, Rosheen Kaur and Mal Chow will be serving Asian street food. Featuring hip-hop, R&B and K-pop DJ beats, Street Eat Station features authentic Asian cuisine such as dumplings and skewers, along with your favorite cocktails and award-winning House of Cards wines. , and craft beers from the popular Eagle Bay Brewery.
* ■Origin Series*
*ORIGIN SERIES*
Event date and time: November 14th (Thursday) to November 17th (Sunday), 2024 at various times
Venues: 15 locations within the Margaret River region
Price: A$340
The Origin Series is a true partnership with the region’s venues that have created unique wine and food experiences for their guests. We offer unexpected experiences such as wine tasting on the water on a catamaran, luxurious desserts paired with vintage wines, and art classes that take you from wine tasting to a creative world.
* ■ Paired Wine Dinner Series *
* PAIR’D WINE DINNER SERIES*
Event date and time: Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th, 2024 from 18:00 to 22:00
Venue: Leeuwin Estate, Wills Domain, Voyager Estate, Vas Felix Price: A$385 each
A collaboration dinner between four of Margaret River’s most renowned wineries: Leeuwin Estate, Wills Domain, Voyager Estate and Vas Felix, and a world-class Michelin-starred chef. Each night featuring the finest wineries will feature Dave Pinto.
(Burnt Ends, Singapore), Mr. Kirk Westaway (Jaan, Singapore), Mr. Kyle Connaughton
(Single Thread Farm, California), Johnny Lake and Isa Bal (Trivette, London) We offer exquisite and unique dining experiences specially supervised and produced by renowned chefs such as. All of these will be paired with iconic premium wines from four wineries.
Mr. Dave Pinto (Burnt Ends, Singapore)
* ■ Descendant × Sushi m*
* de’sendent x Sushi m*
Event date and time: Thursday, November 14th and Friday, November 15th, 2024 from 18:30 to 22:00
Venue: Descendant
Price: A$550~
Descendant, a dining restaurant that opened this year in Margaret River, brings together the artistry of sushi and the expertise of a sommelier for a special evening. Sommelier at Tokyo’s popular restaurant “Sushi M”
Yoshinobu Kimura and head chef Junya Hashimoto will combine Edomae sushi tradition with modern interpretations to create an unexpected pairing. Savor a seven-course meal paired with Champagne, sake, Sauternes, rare Burgundy and more. In addition, Howard Park Wines will open up the Birch family’s private cellar and introduce special rare wines.
* -Western Australia Tourism Website- *
https://www.westernaustralia.com/jp/
* – Perth tourist information site “Relaxing Baburu! Perth” – * https://nonbiri-perth.com/