Saturday Cellar Series 2026

Our Saturday Cellar Series continues to shine a light on local producers, not one but two whose wines are shaped by a strong sense of place – and purpose. The afternoon begins with a behind-the-scenes hard-hat tour of our future home at 85 Spring Street - an open-for-inspection look at the site and design as the build progresses. From there, we trade construction for conversation as our host winemaker hosts a guided tasting featuring generous pours and the chance to discover new favourites.

On Saturday 22nd August, Sergio Carlei of Carlei Estate and Demetrio Zema of Zema Estate will join us to discuss the decisions, philosophies and family histories that have informed their work, each showing a selection of current and back vintages. 

For Sergio Carlei, curiosity has always sat alongside tradition. Established in 1990, the eponymous estate grows fruit across multiple regions in Victoria, including the Yarra Valley and Heathcote, with the implementation of biodynamic practices at the core of its philosophy. Sergio's emphasis on understanding the vineyard produces wines that clearly speak of their context, with both French and Italian varieties planted across the cool-climate sites. 

The story of Zema Estate is inseparable from Coonawarra. Since the family's arrival from Italy and the establishment of the estate in 1982, the focus has remained firmly on the region's celebrated Terra Rossa soils and the wines they can produce. At the core of the family's approach is an unwavering commitment to the region's two flagship varieties – Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon – and releasing wines, particularly their Family Selection, with extended time in bottle in order to develop complexity. 

We hope you will join us for an afternoon of conversation, questions and discovery in the company of two producers who continue to contribute thoughtfully to the story of Australian wine. 

The wines we will taste: 

2014 Carlei Estate, Chardonnay, Yarra Valley
2022 Domaine Carlei, G2 Viognier, Heathcote
2020 Carlei Estate, Cosmoir Nord Fruit Day Shiraz, Heathcote
2020 Carlei Estate, Cosmoir Nord Root Day Shiraz, Heathcote

2021 Zema Estate, Shiraz, Coonawarra
2021 Zema Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra
2019 Zema Estate, Family Selection Shiraz, Coonawarra
2019 Zema Estate, Family Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra

67 Pall Mall Melbourne 
85 Spring Street, Melbourne 3000
13:30 — Meet at 85 Spring Street for site tour
13:50 — Short walk to a CBD venue for the wine tasting
14:00 — Welcome drink and canapés upon arrival
14:20 — Tasting begins
16:00 — Tasting ends
16:00 — Event concludes

Non-Member Tickets - $85 per person
Member Tickets - $67 per person

Tickets include the site tour, canapés and six wines per person. 

General Notes

• 67 Pall Mall Melbourne reserves the right to amend the Terms and Conditions without prior notice. Members are advised to check the event page for the latest updates.
• The Club reserves the right to postpone or cancel an event due to insufficient attendance, forces of nature, accidents or emergencies. In such cases, we will either refund the full cost of the course or arrange an alternative date.
• If any substitutions become necessary, we will ensure the value and quality of the replacements are equivalent.
• All Members and guests are required to maintain an appropriate standard of dress. As a rule of thumb, smart casual dress code applies, unless otherwise specified by the event.
• The legal drinking age is 18 years old in accordance with the Victorian law.

Ticketing

• Bookings are confirmed once payment is received. At this point, refunds are not possible. However, the ticket may be transferred to another guest.

Other Notes

• On the rare occasions when the speakers become unavailable, we will endeavour to reschedule the event. However, if there is less than 72 hours' notice, we will in most cases proceed as planned.