Club Vivanova
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February 9th, 2010Events - Berlin
“Magnificent Seven” Australian Shiraz Degustation

Gourmet Buffet and Networking Event
Mark Brandenburg Restaurant, Hilton Hotel Berlin
Thursday 25th February, 19.30
Join us for an annual tasting of our seven best Australian Shiraz wines with a fantastic gourmet dinner. Our networking and wine tasting event will take place in the Mark Brandenburg Restaurant in the Hilton Hotel Berlin overlooking the Gendarmenmarkt. The private dining area of the restaurant will be reserved for our dinner, Shiraz presentation and business networking opportunities.This exciting event will offer you an insight into the wonderful Shiraz wines of Australia.
Seven Premium Australian Shiraz Wines for Tasting
Liebich The Darkie Shiraz 2004, Barossa Valley
Austin’s Barrabool Shiraz 1999, Geelong, Vic. (limited release)
Meerea Park Alexander Munro Shiraz 2002, Hunter Valley
Meerea Park The Aunts Shiraz 2006, Hunter Valley
Hundred Tree Hill Shiraz 2006, Pyrenees, Victoria
Barking Owl Shiraz Viognier 2007, Perth Hills
Mancini Shiraz Cabernet 2006, Riverina, NSWComplementing Gourmet Buffet
Marinated King Prawns on Moroccan Couscous Salad
Insalata Caprese Brochettes
Talleggio Cheese Canapes
Seafood Medley with Piquant Tomato Vinaigrette
Tomato Consomme with Croutons
Ragout of Panfried Pike Perch
Filet Steak Stroganoff with Gnocchi
Salmon Penne with Zuchini
Creme Brulee with Dark Chocolate
Almond Vanilla Shortcake
*Coffee and water included
*Vegetarian options available upon requestFor booking
Tags: Alexander Munro, Austin's Barrabool, Barking Owl, Barrabool, Hilton Hotel Berlin, Hundred Tree Hill, Liebich, Magnificent Seven Shiraz, Mancini, Mark Brandenburg, Meerea park, Shiraz, The Aunt's Shiraz, The Darkie
Tickets are limited and will cost EUR 40 per person for Club Vivanova members (EUR 45 for guests and non-members). Please contact us on info@mittonwines.com to confirm your booking and we will send you further event and location details. -
January 19th, 2010Events - Prague
Hunter Valley Boutique Wine Degustation Party
Six-Course Japanese Fusion Dinner
Buddha Bar Restaurant, Prague
Thursday 11th February, 19.30Join us in Prague at the Buddha Bar Restaurant on Thursday 11th February for a fantastic Japanese fusion wine dinner with exceptional wines from the Meerea Park winery, one of the Hunter Valley’s most awarded wineries. The event is being organised in conjunction with the Czech Australian New Zealand Association.
We have exclusively reserved part of the restaurant for this event and a complementing six-course Japanese fusion dinner will be served with five Meerea Park wines.
Meerea Park Winery
Meerea Park is owned by Rhys and Garth Eather and fruit for their hancrafted wines is grown on some of the Hunter Valley’s oldest and best vineyard sites. Alexander Munro, their great-great-grandfather was at one stage the largest and most successful winemaker in New South Wales and amassed over 2000 awards at wine shows around the world.Six Course Japanese Fusion Dinner Menu
(pdf download Czech and English menu)Aperitif and Amuse Bouche
St. Jacques Scallop Tartar with Watercress
2008 Meerea Park Hell Hole Semillon
Siddharta Sushi Rolls with Balsamic Dressing2007 Meerea Park Alexander Munro Chardonnay
Salmon and Chicken Skewer „Yakitori“ with Teriyaki Sauce2006 Meerea Park The Aunts Shiraz
Peking Style Duck in Mandarin Crepe with Plum Sauce2002 Meerea Park Alexander Munro Shiraz
Confited Veal Cheek with Celery Purée2006 Meerea Park Late Harvest Viognier
Rice Pudding Scented with Yuzu, Raspberries
*Vegetarian option available upon requestTicket Booking
Tickets will cost CZK 990 (EUR 39) per person including six courses, five wines and mineral water; the price has been specially sponsored by the restaurant and Mitton Wines. Early reservations are highly recommended. Please register by emailing info@mittonwines.comCANZA
Tags: Buddha Bar, Buddha Bar Prague, Canza, Hunter Valley, Japanese Fusion, Meerea park, Semillon, Shiraz
The Czech Australian and New Zealand Association brings together (www.canza.cz). Their mission is to promote the interests and cultures of Australia and New Zealand in the Czech Republic. -
January 6th, 2010Events - Berlin

Event: Thursday 28th January, 19.00
Guest of honour: Australian Ambassador H. E. Peter Tesch
Newly opened Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin
Join us for a night of celebration at our New Year wine and networking party to be held at the newly opened Leonardo Royal Hotel near Alexanderplatz in Berlin-Mitte. Our special guest of honour will be the newly appointed Australian Ambassador to Germany, His Excellency Peter Tesch.Western Australian Wines
Our wonderful Barking Owl Wines will be served throughout the night to complement a gourmet Australian buffet, which will consist of speciality dishes served from the hotel’s restaurant. Wines include a selection of five diverse varietals including Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rose, Shiraz Viongnier and Cabernet Merlot.Gourmet Australian Buffet
Gourmet menu items will include kangaroo, crocodile and chicken dishes with specially imported seafood including perch, barramundi and white snapper, excellent side-dishes and wonderful desserts including apple crumble and banana pie.Tickets and Booking
Tags: Australian Ambassador, Barking Owl, Berlin, Bradley Mitton, Leonardo Royal Hotel, New Year Party, Peter Tesch, Western Australia
Tickets will cost EUR 35 for Club Vivanova members (EUR 39 for guests and non-members). Attendance is limited so early reservations are highly recommended. Please register by emailing info@mittonwines.com. -
December 8th, 2009Event photos and reviews
Over sixty people joined our event at the newly opened Tataki Restaurant in Berlin. The sushi, sashimi and ceviche was exceptionally fresh and complemented the Taylor Ferguson Sparkling Brut very well. Wine flowed throughout the night as did the conversation amongst our guests who were very busy networking. Thanks again to the team at the Tataki, definitely a unique and special place to visit in Berlin! Our next Club Vivanova event in Berlin will be a New Year Party on Thursday 28th January 2010.
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December 8th, 2009Event photos and reviews
A great New Zealand wine event with an excellent gourmet menu and a wonderful piano recital by Gil Sullivan. The Augustine Hotel in Prague is definitely worth a visit. Thanks to CANZA for support with this event. Photographs are courtesy of Jim Geishaker. Our next Prague event will be on 11th February 2010.
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November 10th, 2009Events - Berlin
Live Japanese Cuisine – Asian Speciality Dinner
“New” Tataki Restaurant and Bar, Mark Hotel West Berlin
Thursday 3rd December 2009, 19.30 until lateJoin us for a night of celebration at our Christmas networking party to be held at Tataki – a new, vibrant restaurant and bar in West Berlin. Designed by restaurateur Yossi Eliyahoo, we have booked the venue exclusively. The unique concept-restaurant offers excellent fresh seafood, mouth-watering ceviche and Japanese style tataki.
Sparkling Wine and Tataki Specialities
Our wonderful Taylor Ferguson Sparkling Brut will be served throughout the night to complement the cuisine, which will consist of speciality dishes served from the menu of the restaurant. Most of the dishes will be prepared at the front-of-house by the restaurant’s famed Executive Sushi Chef.Gourmet menu items will include fresh sushi and sashimi, a variety of unique maki-rolls, gourmet seafood, beef tataki specialities and wonderful fresh South-American ceviche.
Tataki
(Japanese: “pounded” or “hit into pieces”), also called tosami, is a manner of preparing fish or meat in Japanese cuisine. The meat or fish is seared very briefly over a hot flame or pan, marinated in vinegar, sliced thinly and seasoned with ginger.Ticket Booking
Tags: Ceviche, Japanese, Mark Hotel, Sashimi, Sushi, Tataki, Tataki Restaurant & Bar, Taylor Ferguson Brut
Tickets will cost EUR 25 for Club Vivanova members (EUR 30 for guests and non-members). Attendance is limited so early reservations are highly recommended. Please register by replying to info@mittonwines.com. -
November 8th, 2009Events - Prague
Event : Friday 27th November, 7.30pm

Concert Piano Recital with Gil Sullivan
New Zealand Wine Launch – Sliding Hill, Marlborough
The Ballroom, The Augustine Rocco Forte Collection HotelJoin us in Prague at The Augustine The Rocco Forte Collection Hotel on Friday 27th November for a gala dinner and launch of our newly-released Sliding Hill wines from Marlborough, New Zealand. We have exclusively reserved the ballroom for this event and a complementing four-course gourmet dinner will be served with the Sliding Hill wines.
One of Australia’s leading concert pianists Gil Sullivan (www.gilsullivan.com.au) will be hosting a concert in Prague on the 26th November and he has agreed to stay over one more evening and perform at our gala dinner.
Sliding Hill Wines
The Sliding Hill wines are produced in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, an excellent micro-climate for the cultivation of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Join us, taste their distinctive regional flavours and experience the amazing quality of these specialised, boutique, hand-made wines.Four Course Gourmet Dinner Menu
Aperitif with Amuse BoucheTreacle Cured Salmon with Pickled Cucumber
Sliding Hill Sauvignon Blanc 2008Lemon Risotto with Sautéed Calamari
Sliding Hill Chardonnay 2008Pork Cutlet with Pumpkin and Savoy Cabbage
Sliding Hill Pinot Noir 2008Plum Cake with Crumble and Slivovice Vanilla Sauce
Ticket Booking
Tickets will cost CZK 1100 (EUR 43) per person; the price has been specially sponsored by the hotel. Attendance is limited so early reservations are highly recommended. Please register by replying to info@mittonwines.comThe Event Location
Tags: Bradley Mitton, Gala Dinner, Gill Sullivan, Marlborough, Prague, Rocco Forte, Sliding Hill, The Augustine
Conveniently located in Prague’s picturesque Malá Strana district, The Augustine, the quintessence of Prague’s history, character and beauty is close to the majestic Prague Castle, the Wallenstein Garden, the famous Charles Bridge and within easy reach of the city’s many colourful tourist attractions, making it an ideal choice for business and leisure travellers. -
November 6th, 2009Event photos and reviews
The evening was a great success even though we were competing with U2 and Bono playing at the same time at the Brandenburg Gate. The feedback was excellent; brilliantly made boutique wines from the very special Marlborough region of New Zealand. I’d like to thank everyone who attended and the hotel for their great service and support. Photographs are provided courtesy of http://www.fotoduese.com/.
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October 27th, 2009Event photos and reviews
Club Vivanova is thriving in Prague and our event at the luxurious LS Club was a great success. Feedback from guests has been very positive and everyone enjoyed the regional Australian wines, the complementing canape menu and the networking ambience provided by the LS Club. Photographs are courtesy of www.whitelight.cz.
Tags: Australian wines, Barking Owl, Bradley Mitton, Canza, Deep Woods Estate, Hundred Tree Hill, LS Club, Prague, Regional Wines
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October 15th, 2009Events - Berlin

Event: Thursday 5th November 2009, 19.30
2008 Release: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Kempinski Bristol Hotel Berlin, Bristol Bar
Gourmet Degustation with Networking EventJoin us on Thursday 5th November for the launch of our newly-released Sliding Hill wines from Marlborough, New Zealand. We will host this special networking and wine tasting event at the magnificent Bristol Bar in the five-star Kempinski Bristol Hotel on the Ku’damm in Berlin. A complementing Pan-Asian menu will be served with each wine.
Sliding Hill Wines
The Sliding Hill wines are produced in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, an excellent micro-climate for the cultivation of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Join us, taste their distinctive regional flavours and experience the amazing quality of these specialised, boutique, hand-made wines.Gourmet Menu and Wines
Sparkling aperitif and Amuse Bouche2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Sliding Hill, Marlborough
Salmon Tandoori Tartar with Lemongrass and Quail Eggs2008 Chardonnay, Sliding Hill, Marlborough
Baked Cantonese Dim Sum with Szechuan Plum Sauce2008 Pinot Noir, Sliding Hill, Marlborough
Selection of Grilled Yakitori Skewers on Saffron RiceTicket Booking
Tickets will cost EUR 35 for Club Vivanova members (EUR 40 for guests and non-members). Attendance is limited to fifty persons so early reservations are highly recommended. Please register by replying to info@mittonwines.comThe Event Location – Kempinski Bristol
Tags: Berlin, Bristol, Kempinski, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Sliding Hill
In 1951 the only surviving grandchild of the Kempinski family laid the foundation stone for a new hotel. It was one of the first major investments in post-War Berlin. In doing so, he breathed new life into his family’s property at Kurfürstendamm 27. In 1952 at the hotel opening, a local newspaper printed the headline, “Kempinski means Berlin is returning.”






















































































































