Club Vivanova
Your international business networking and premium wine club . Berlin . Prague . Warsaw . Monte Carlo-
August 14th, 2012Events - Prague
CANZA Summer Garden Gourmet Grill and Wine Party

Kempinski Hotel Hybernska Prague . The Garden
Wednesday 5th September, 19.30
CZK 990 per person (fully inclusive)Special Guests of Honour
HE Peter Rider . New Zealand Ambassador
HE Jean Dunn . Australian AmbassadorJoin CANZA and Club Vivanova for an exciting night of premium wines, gourmet cuisine and international networking at the fabulous Kempinksi Hotel Hybernska in Prague.
Guests will be greeted with aperitifs of Australian Sparkling Shiraz and New Zealand Les Joues Rouges Sparkling Rose. Our 2011 Sliding Hill Sauvignon Blanc and 2009 Barking Owl Shiraz Viognier will be highlighted as the event’s pouring wines including our summery and refreshing Woodlands Shiraz Rose!
Menu and Complementing Wines
Our sensational gourmet grill will be amazing value and will include a selection of international appetisers, grilled imported prawns, salmon and natural premium lamb and beef plus mouthwatering desserts, all prepared in true CANZA style – an excellent gourmet night.Gourmet Grill Menu . click here to view pdf
Special menu options available upon requestFor Booking
Tags: Barking Owl, Bradley Mitton, Business networking Prague, Canza, Club Vivanova, Kempinski Hotel Prague, Sliding Hill, Wine club Prague, Wine Party Prague, Wine tasting Prague
Tickets will cost CZK 990 (EUR 39) per person. The ticket price is subsidised by the organising partners (valued at CZK 1500). Price includes all wines, gourmet buffet menu, coffee and water. Please book by replying to booking@vivanova-newsletter.com. -
August 6th, 2012Events - Berlin
Summer Wine and Gourmet Grill Terrace Party

Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz
Exclusive Gourmet Grill with Premium Australian Wines
Special guest – HE Australian Ambassador Peter Tesch
EUR 39 per person . fully inclusiveThursday 23rd August 2012 . 19.30pm
Western Australian Premium Wine Degustation
Premium Imported Lafina Uruguayan Natural Beef
Divo Dress Dance ShowIn co-operation with the Leonardo Royal Hotel and the Australian Business in Europe (Germany) e.V., we would like to invite you to an outdoor gourmet feast with a selection of premium Australian wines. Expect another excellent networking night with Club Vivanova!
Menu and Complementing Wines
Our sensational gourmet grill will be amazing value and will include a selection of international appetisers, grilled imported prawns, kingfish and natural premium beef provided by our Uruguyuan beef sponsors Lafina; plus mouthwatering desserts – an excellent gourmet night all topped off with a fantastic dance entertainment show from Divo Dress.Gourmet Grill Menu . click here to view pdf
Special menu options available upon request
Premium Wine Lounge
Taylor Ferguson Sparkling Brut
Barking Owl Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2011
Woodlands Shiraz Rose 2011
Barking Owl Cabernet Merlot 2008Reservations
Tickets will cost EUR 39 per person. The ticket price is subsidised by the organising partners (valued at EUR 60) and includes all wines, gourmet grill, coffee and water. Please book by replying to booking@vivanova-newsletter.com.Lafina Premium Natural Uruguayan Beef
Lafina produces natural beef of the highest quality on the grasslands of Uruguay that meet the highest expectations of taste, consistent quality and enjoyment. The cuts are exclusively premium, of first-class quality, perfectly aged and marbled with little fat. Exceptional flavor is assured.Free voucher for Club Vivanova members
Club Vivanova members that attend will receive a voucher from the hotel!
Please note that members and non-members alike may book for our events, which are always well attended; early reservations are recommended.Australian Business in Europe (Germany) e.V.
Tags: Australian wine Berlin, Barking Owl, Berlin business club, Berlin wine club, Bradley Mitton, Business Networking, Club Vivanova, Leonardo Royal Berlin, Mitton Wines, Peter Tesch Berlin, Wine Tasting Berlin
ABIE Germany provides a forum for the exchange of business-related, cultural and social information relevant to Australia and Germany. ABIE Germany is proud to have the Australian Ambassador to Germany as its Patron and enjoys close ties with Austrade in Germany. -
June 16th, 2012Events - Prague
Cloud 9 Sky Bar & Lounge Summer Terrace Party
Gourmet Grill and Four Speciality Wine Cocktails
Live Cocktail Presentation with Roman Uhlir
Open Cocktail Bar and Barbecue . All Night Long!Thursday 5th July, 19.30
Live Latin Musical Entertainment
CZK 750 per personIn co-operation with CANZA and the Cloud 9 Sky Bar & Lounge at the rooftop of the Hilton Hotel Prague, we would like to invite you to another amazing outdoor terrace barbecue party with speciality wine cocktails. Party in the sky this summer with Club Vivanova!
New World wine professional Bradley Mitton has selected four premium wines that bar-phenomenon Roman Uhlir will blend into speciality cocktails to be served during the evening. The event will be a fully inclusive deal of all you can eat and drink and proved to be excellent value for money at our sold-out party last year.
Taylor Ferguson Sparkling Brut
Bellini MangoSliding Hill New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Peach Well Vodka . Peach LiqueurBarking Owl Shiraz Rose 2011
Cloud 9 Spritzer . Fresh Strawberries . Crushed IceSAAM Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Cloud 9 Sangria . Summer Fruits . Spanish BrandyGourmet Barbecue Grill Menu
Chicken Souvlaki . Tzatziki . Crispy Lettuce . Pita Bread
Lamb Kebab . Harissa Mayonnaise
Pork Skewer . Sweet Pepper . Green Chili Salsa
Pork Ribs . Dark Beer Marinade . Chili . Barbecue Sauce
Chorizo Sausage . Apple Horseradish Cream . Old Mustard
Beefburger . Sesame Bun . Caramelized Shallot
Vegetarian options available upon request
Club Vivanova Members Voucher
All club members who attend will receive a free business lunch voucher from the hotel.Reservations
Tags: Barking Owl, Bradley Mitton, Business club Prague, Canza, Cloud 9 Prague, Czech wine club, Hilton Hotel Prague, Mitton Wines, Networking Prague, Roman Uhlir, Sliding Hill Sauvignon Blanc, Wine club Prague, Wins tasting Prague
Tickets will cost CZK 750 (EUR 30) per person. The ticket price is subsidised by the organising partners (valued at CZK 1200) and includes all cocktails, wonderful grill menu, coffee and water. Please book by replying to booking@vivanova-newsletter.com. -
June 5th, 2012Events - Monte Carlo
CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA Summer Gala Dinner


Western Australian Wine Degustation
HORIZON Deck Restaurant Champagne BarSeven Wines . Seven Course Gourmet Menu
Fairmont Monte Carlo
Thursday 28th June, 19.30
EUR 75 per person (fully inclusive)Join us for an amazing Australian open-air gourmet experience at the Horizon Deck of the Fairmont Monte Carlo. The seventh floor views over the Mediterranean create an ideal ambience for our next Club Vivanova event in Monaco.
“Between Sea and Sky”, executive chefs and sommeliers will prepare a seven course gourmet dinner and wine degustation including Australian yellowtail hamachi kingfish, wild harvest king prawns from the Spencer Gulf, imported meats and exclusive chocolate delights from BLYSS Pure Virgin.
The menu will be complemented with seven matching premium wines from the Millbrook Winery in the Perth Hills of Western Australia showcasing the Barking Owl brand. Special guests include the Australian Ambassador to France His Excellency Ric Wells and the Agent General for Western Australia, Kevin Skipworth.
Reservations
Tickets will cost EUR 75 per person. The ticket price is subsidised by the organising partners (valued at EUR 120) and includes all wines, gourmet menu, coffee and water. Please book by replying to booking@vivanova-newsletter.com.Please note that members and non-members alike may book for our events, which are always well attended; early reservations are highly recommended. Discounted accommodation and ticket packages are available from the hotel.
We would like to thank the following partners
Tags: Barking Owl, Bradley Mitton, Cleanseas, Fairmont Monte Carlo, Millbrook, Mitton Wines, Monaco wine club, Monte Carlo business networking, Monte Carlo wine club, Monte Carlo wine tasting, Ric Wells, WAGO
Western Australian Government Office . Cleanseas . Fairmont Monte Carlo . CANZA Prague . Millbrook Winery . Signale Buro for Communications . Mitton International Wines . VIRA all-in-wine . Spencer Gulf King Prawns . BLYSS Pure Virgin Chocolate . Australian Embassy Paris -
April 4th, 2012Events - Berlin
BARKING OWL Six Course Asian Fusion Wine Degustation

40Seconds Penthouse Club . Potsdamer Platz
Friday 27th April, 19.30h
EUR 45 per person (fully inclusive)
Join us for a HOOT! at the private 7th floor dining room of the 40Seconds Penthouse Club for a six course dinner with five wines from our leading Western Australian winery Barking Owl. 40Seconds is located at Potsdamer Platz and is one of Berlin’s leading club locations. The venue offers great views over Berlin and a fantastic ambience for our next Club Vivanova event.Click here to listen to the call of a Barking Owl
Attendees will be greeted with a sparkling aperitif and guided through a comparative tasting of four excellent wines from Western Australia. The tasting and presentation will be hosted by New World wine professional Bradley Mitton. Our events are open to members and non-members alike.
40Seconds ‘Asian Fusion’ Degustation Menu
pdf download
Sparkling Aperitif
Marinated Salmon Gravlax . Coriander Pesto2010 Barking Owl Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
40Seconds Sushi Variation . Ginger . Wasabi2009 Barking Owl Chardonnay
Binaga Maki . Gratin Sabayone2009 Barking Owl Shiraz Viognier
Duck Risotto . Aged Parmesan . Onion Coulis2008 Barking Owl Cabernet Merlot
Beef Sous Vide . Bitter Chocolate . Smoked Potato PuréeTart Parisienne . Creme Anglais
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee . Selection of Teas . Petit FoursReservations
Tags: 40Seconds Club, Barking Owl, Business Club Berlin, Club Vivanova, International Business Networking, Mitton Wines, Penthouse Berlin, Potsdamer Platz, Wine Club Berlin
Tickets will cost EUR 45 per person. The ticket price is subsidised by the organising partners (valued at EUR 80). Price includes all wines, gourmet menu, coffee and water. Please book by replying to booking@vivanova-newsletter.com. -
March 29th, 2012Events - Prague
The Magnificent Seven Shiraz Ride Again

Our Best Seven Australian Shiraz Vintages
with Seven Course ‘Mediterranean Fusion’ Gala DinnerLichfield Restaurant . Rocco Forte Augustine Hotel
Friday 20th April, 19.30h
CZK 1100 per person (fully inclusive)You are cordially invited to our annual ‘Magnificent Seven’ Shiraz tasting at one of Prague’s most recently re-launched restaurants, Lichfield at the Augustine. Rest assured that you will be tasting the best Shiraz wines available in the Prague market at this spectacular event.
New World wine professional Bradley Mitton will guide us through the tasting of seven excellent Shiraz wines from six diverse wine-growing regions in Australia. Please note that members and non-members alike may book for our events, which are always excellently attended; early reservations are highly recommended.
Gourmet Seven Shiraz Degustation Menu
pdf download (click here)Taylor Ferguson Sparkling Shiraz
Oyster Fine de Claire . PrestigeMancini Vignerons Selection Shiraz Cabernet
Foie Gras . Pan Brioche . Figs2009 Barking Owl Shiraz Viognier
Warm Rabbit Terrine . Apricot Compote2007 Hundred Tree Hill Shiraz
Smoked Duck Breast . Orange Madagascar Vanilla Sauce2008 Meerea Park The Aunts Shiraz
Lamb Cutlet . Eggplant Ragout2007 Meerea Park Alexander Munro Shiraz
Braised Ox Cheek . Cep Jus2005 Liebichwein The Darkie Shiraz
Chocolate Fondant . Coffee SabayonReservations
Tickets will cost CZK 1100 (EUR 45) per person. The ticket price is subsidised by the organising partners (valued at CZK 1900) and includes all seven wines, seven course gala menu, coffee and water. Please book by replying to booking@vivanova-newsletter.com.CANZA
The Czech Australian and New Zealand Association helps promote the interests and cultures of Australia and New Zealand in the Czech Republic and give expats and locals alike the opportunity to experience the Australian and New Zealand way of life in the Czech Republic.Prague Connect
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February 15th, 2012Events - Prague
BARKING OWL Six Course Asian Fusion Wine Degustation

SOHO Restaurant and Garden, Prague
Thursday 8th March, 19.30h
CZK 975 per person (fully inclusive)
Join us for a HOOT! at the private river-side dining room of the SOHO Restaurant for a six course dinner with five wines from our leading Western Australian winery Barking Owl. SOHO is located at the Vltava riverside and is one of Prague’s best dining locations. The venue offers a fantastic ambience for our next CANZA and Club Vivanova gourmet event.
Click here to listen to the call of a Barking Owl
Our events are open to members and non-members alike. Attendees will be greeted with a sparkling aperitif and guided through a comparative tasting of four excellent wines from Western Australia. The tasting and presentation will be hosted by New World wine professional Bradley Mitton.Gourmet ‘Asian Fusion’ Degustation Menu
pdf downloadSparkling Aperitif
Marinated Salmon Gravlax . Coriander Pesto2010 Barking Owl Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Soho Sushi Variation . Ginger . Wasabi2009 Barking Owl Chardonnay
Binaga Maki . Gratin Sabayone2009 Barking Owl Shiraz Viognier
Duck Risotto . Aged Parmesan . Onion Coulis2008 Barking Owl Cabernet Merlot
Beef Sous Vide . Bitter Chocolate . Smoked Potato PuréeTart Parisienne . Creme Anglais
Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee . Selection of Teas . Petit FoursReservations
Tickets will cost CZK 975 (EUR 39) per person. The ticket price is subsidised by the organising partners (valued at CZK 1500). Price includes all wines, gourmet menu, coffee and water. Please book by replying to booking@vivanova-newsletter.com.CANZA
The Czech Australian and New Zealand Association (www.canza.cz) helps promote the interests and cultures of Australia and New Zealand in the Czech Republic and give expats and locals alike the opportunity to experience the Australian and New Zealand way of life in the Czech Republic.Prague Connect
Tags: Asian Fusion, Barking Owl, Canza, Club Vivanova, Prague Connect
PragueConnect.cz offers business connections and local information that brings together international Expats and Czech business professionals through networking channels and special events. -
February 8th, 2012Events – Warsaw
WORLD CLASS Regional Australian Wine Degustation

Platter . InterContinental Hotel Warsaw
Special Guest of Honour
HE Jean Dunn . Newly Appointed Australian Ambassador
Thursday 1st March, 19.30h
PLN 280 per person (fully inclusive)
Limited to sixty ticketsJoin us for the launch of Club Vivanova in Warsaw at the fantastic Platter Restaurant in the five star InterContinental Hotel. Billed to be an exciting night of premium wines, gourmet cuisine and excellent networking, this event will highlight specialist, world-class boutique wines from five diverse wine growing regions in Australia.
Guests will be greeted with an aperitif of Taylor Ferguson Sparkling Shiraz. This will be followed by a presentation of each wine and course by New World wine professional Bradley Mitton and an address from the newly appointed Australian Ambasador HE Jean Dunn.
Gourmet Degustation Buffet Menu
pdf downloadReservations
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Tickets will cost PLN 280 (EUR 65) per person. The ticket price is subsidised by the organising partners (valued at PLN 500). Price includes all wines, gourmet menu, coffee and water. Early reservations are recommended as seating is limited. Please book by replying to booking@vivanova-newsletter.com -
January 18th, 2012Events - Prague
WAITANGI AND AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATION

Kempinski Hotel Hybernska Prague
Lobby, Two Steps Bar and WintergartenFriday 10th February, 19.30h until late
CZK 975 per person (fully inclusive)
Door Prize – Kempinski Weekend for Two in Moscow with FlightsSpecial Guests of Honour
HE Peter Rider . New Zealand Ambassador
HE Jean Dunn . Australian Ambassador
John Ellis . Bellvale Winery OwnerIn joint celebration of Waitangi and Australian Day, we would like to invite you to an exciting night of premium wines, gourmet cuisine and excellent networking at the fabulous Kempinksi Hotel Hybernska in Prague.
Guests will be greeted with aperitifs of Sparkling Shiraz and New Zealand No.1 Cuvee Sparkling; our 2011 Sliding Hill Sauvignon Blanc and 2009 Barking Owl Shiraz Viognier will be highlighted as the event’s pouring wines.
Bellvale Presentation
During the event, John Ellis (owner and winemaker of the five-star rated Victorian Bellvale Winery) will present his premium Burgundian Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.Win a Trip for Two to Moscow
As a special prize, we will be raffling a free weekend trip for two to Moscow courtesy of Czech Airlines with accomodation at the luxurious Kempinski Baltschug Hotel.Gourmet Degustation Buffet Menu
pdf downloadFor Booking
Tickets will cost CZK 975 (EUR 39) per person. The ticket price is subsidised by the organising partners (valued at CZK 1500). Price includes all wines, gourmet buffet menu, coffee and water. Please book by replying to info@mittonwines.com.Special Accommodation Package
A special accommodation rate is being offered by the hotel of EUR 149 per single or EUR 169 per couple including full breakfast (excluding 14% VAT) – Grand Deluxe Room.CANZA
The Czech Australian and New Zealand Association (www.canza.cz) helps promote the interests and cultures of Australia and New Zealand in the Czech Republic and give expats and locals alike the opportunity to experience the Australian and New Zealand way of life in the Czech Republic.Prague Connect
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October 5th, 2011Events - Monte Carlo
Gourmet Dinner at Monte Carlo’s Finest Wine Bar

Six Premium Wines . Six Course Menu Degustation
COSMOPOLITAN Restaurant and Wine Bar
Boutique Australian and New Zealand WinesThursday 27th October, 19.30h
Tickets limited to to sixty – EUR 45 per person (fully inclusive)In co-operation with Monte Carlo’s famous Cosmopolitan Restaurant and Wine Bar and Monte Carlo Wines, Club Vivanova would like to invite you to a six course menu degustation with a selection of six premium, boutique Australian and New Zealand wines!
New World wine professional Bradley Mitton will present wines from the Hunter Valley, the Pyrenees in Victoria, Perth Hills in Western Australia and Marlborough in New Zealand – all paired with a fantastic gourmet menu highlighting the restaurant’s menu specialities.
Degustation Menu and Complementing Wines pdf download (click here)
Vegetarian option available upon requestFor booking
Tags: Barking Owl, Bradley Mitton, Club Vivanova, Hundred Tree Hill, Meerea park, Mitton International Wines, Monaco networking, Monaco wine club, Monaco Wine Tasting, Monte Carlo networking, Monte Carlo wine club, Monte Carlo Wines, Sliding Hill
Tickets will cost EUR 45 (subsidised by the organising partners) and seating is limited to sixty. Price includes all wines, gourmet menu, coffee or tea and water. Please book by replying to info@mittonwines.com. Early reservations are highly recommended.




