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Enjoy fresh oysters, caviar and Tattinger champagne over ocean views exclusively hosted by two award-winning journalists, noted authors and food and wine experts, Richard Cornish and Max Allen.
Held at The Continental Sorrento from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Saturday, October 1st, the one-night-only exclusive event will indulge guests with premium oysters from across Australia with Taittinger champagne accompanied by lively tales from Richard and Max.
Accompanied by glasses of Brut Réserve from Taittinger on arrival, (one of the world’s oldest and most renowned champagne houses), guests will also enjoy an indulgent bump of beluga caviar from Caviar Giaveri as they learn about the rise, fall and rise of the oyster reefs of Port Phillip Bay, and the enduring love Victorians have for champagne.
Join Richard and Max on their storytelling journey as they share the little-known tales of the oyster reefs that once existed in the shallow waters of the bay, a Nebuchadnezzar of Taittinger will be poured accompanied by a curated plate of a half dozen of oysters for each guest.
Discover your favourites as each plate features oysters sourced from locations across Australia including St Helens and Pipe Clay Lagoon in Tasmania, Smokey Bay and Streaky Bay in South Australia, and Merimbula, Wonboyn and Shoalhaven in New South Wales, with a highlight being native Angasi oysters from Steve Cooper’s Flinders Island Oyster Company.
Following a guided tasting, enjoy an oyster station packed with Southern Rock Oysters and a cash bar for those looking to keep the soiree going as they enjoy the spectacular ocean views from The Continental Sorrento’s Sunset Terrace.
Recently opened earlier this year, The Continental Sorrento is quickly becoming a luxury lifestyle destination on the Mornington Peninsula featuring a selection of curated dining, entertainment, wellness retreat and luxury accommodation, InterContinental Sorrento Mornington Peninsula.
THE DETAILS
WHAT: Oysters & Champagne With Richard Cornish & Max Allen
WHERE: The Continental Sorrento, 21 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento
WHEN: Saturday, October 1st
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