Revered as one of Australia’s most celebrated Chardonnays, Leeuwin Estate Art Series has built a global reputation for purity, age-worthiness, and finesse. This exclusive vertical dinner brings together vintages from 2012 to 2023, offering a rare perspective on how the wine evolves through season, site, and winemaking approach.
Across the evening, guests will enjoy a guided tasting paired with a thoughtfully curated menu at Rodd & Gunn The Lodge. From oysters and dressed spanner crab to Humpty Doo barramundi and a decadent apple and Mānuka honey tarte tatin, each course is designed to complement the wines and elevate the experience. With Champagne to begin and a few cheeky extras along the way, this promises to be a memorable evening celebrating one of Australia’s most important Chardonnay benchmarks.
Event Details
Event: Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay Vertical Dinner
Location: Rodd & Gunn The Lodge, Private Dining Room, Melbourne CBD
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2026
Time: 6:30pm
Capacity: Strictly limited to 14 guests
Tickets: $469 per person, including the full set menu dining experience
Menu & Wines Being Served
On Arrival
Champagne and a few cheeky extras
Oyster | Comté Shortbread
Dressed spanner crab, apple, Aleppo pepper, English muffins
2023 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
2022 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
2021 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
2020 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
Humpty Doo Barramundi
Broccoli, white anchovy, green almonds
Sides
Hasselback potatoes, brown butter, sage
Leaf salad, lovage dressing
2019 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
2018 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
2017 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
2016 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
Dessert
Apple and Mānuka honey tarte tatin, butterscotch, bay leaf custard
2015 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
2014 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
2013 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
2012 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
Why Attend
A rare opportunity to explore the evolution of Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay across a remarkable range of vintages, paired with an exceptional dining experience. With only 14 seats available, this intimate evening offers wine lovers the chance to discover how great Chardonnay develops, matures, and builds its legacy over time.
