Saddler's Creek Wines is coming to Brisbane for one night. On Thursday 22nd October 2026, thirty guests sit down at Bisou Bisou for a four-course dinner matched to nine of our wines, French and Italian grape varieties grown on Australian soil, tasted side by side. Hosted by Amelia Hardaker, the way we do it at the cellar door: good food, good wine and everyone at the table together.
📅 Thursday 22nd October 2026, 6:00pm to 10:00pm
📍 Bisou Bisou, The Alva Hotel, 458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
🍷 A four-course wine dinner, nine Saddler's Creek wines, France vs Italy
A Saddler's Creek wine dinner in Brisbane, for the people who cannot get to the Hunter
Most of our Queensland members and Friends of Saddler's only see us at the cellar door once in a while. So this time we are bringing the cellar door to you: one night in Fortitude Valley, a French brasserie kitchen cooking to our wines, and Amelia Hardaker pouring and telling the stories behind each bottle.
French vs Italian grape varieties, tasted side by side
Every wine on the table is Australian. The French side is the classics we have always made in the Hunter Valley, Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The Italian side is the Single Suitcase Series, the varieties the Laureti family brought to Australian soil, Pecorino, Fiano, Sangiovese and Barbera. Course by course, you taste a French variety beside an Italian one and decide which wins.
Saddler's is owned by the Laureti family whose parents came out from Italy in the 1950s with a single suitcase and a handful of dreams. These wines are named after their pioneering and adventurous spirit. Today, we are crafting these Italian varietals, grown in various regions across Australia, where they thrive best, allowing each place to bring out their true character.
The menu and the pairings
Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice, so add yours when you book.
Brisbane Wine Dinner FAQs
What is included in the Brisbane wine dinner?
A welcome glass of sparkling and canapes on arrival, a four-course set dinner from Bisou Bisou, nine matched Saddler's Creek wines, and hosting and wine stories from Amelia Hardaker. Additional drinks are available to buy at the venue.
Are the wines French and Italian, or Australian?
All Australian. Saddler's Creek grows French grape varieties (Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon) and Italian grape varieties (Pecorino, Fiano, Sangiovese, Barbera) in the Hunter Valley, McLaren Vale and Langhorne Creek. The dinner puts the two traditions beside each other, grown in the same country by the same winemakers.
What time does it start, and is there a dress code?
Arrive from 6:00pm for sparkling and canapes, guests are seated at 6:30pm and the evening wraps up by 10:00pm. Smart casual, come as you are.
Where is Bisou Bisou and how do I get there?
458 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, in the foyer of The Alva Hotel. Fortitude Valley train station is on Brunswick Street, a short walk away, and taxis and rideshare are the simplest option if you are enjoying the wines.
How do I book, and what is the cancellation policy?
Book through the widget on this page. There are thirty seats, so do not leave it late. Cancellations more than 7 days before the dinner receive a full refund. Within 7 days, tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to another guest with notice.
How do Club Equus members access the member price?
Choose the Club Equus Member ticket when you book. Preferred pricing on this dinner is one of the Club Equus loyalty rewards. Not a member yet? Join Club Equus before booking and enjoy the member price on the night, plus 25% savings on all Saddler's Creek wines.
Is the dinner 18+ only?
Yes. This is a licensed wine dinner for guests 18 and over, and responsible service of alcohol applies.
Can I buy the wines after the dinner?
Yes. After dinner you can order your favourites from the night for home delivery with an event-exclusive offer.
What's on in Brisbane the weekend of 23rd to 25th October 2026?
The Good Food and Wine Show Brisbane runs Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th October and Saddler's Creek is pouring there all weekend. This dinner is the night before, Thursday 22nd, so start with dinner and come and find us at the show.
The Laureti Way
Saddler's is more than just a winery, it's a Hunter Valley destination we created for bringing people together over good food and wine, family hospitality the Laureti way. The live music, the food from Mangia at Saddler's, the picnic grounds where families gather, they all exist because the point was never just the wine, it was the connection around it. This is a place for making memorable occasions over a glass, the kind you remember long after the glass is empty.
Wine crafted with heart and soul, made for sharing.
Wendy Laureti
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