Meet the Winemaker | Vasse Felix Wines | Friday 30th January 2026 | CORK

WineOnline.ie are delighted to announce an evening with Ryan Hancock of Vasse Felix, Margaret River, Australia.

Vasse Felix is the oldest winery in Margeret River, Australia. Established in 1967, it is not old by European standards, but there are similarities. The climate here is extremely similar to a dry vintage in Bordeaux, of which the great recent vintages have been.  Like most wineries in Margaret River, it specializes in Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, with also some Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz. The climate is very mild, with small temperature differences between day and night or between summer and winter, with a dry summer. 

Vasse Felix have long enjoyed a reputation as one of Australias most prestigious wineries. Their wines sit on most of the 5 star hotel wine lists across Ireland and we will taste their flagship wines on the night. Long considered to be one of the very best producers of Chardonnay in all of Australia, their Heytesbury Chardonnay is one Australias icon white wines. With just 60 Bottles allocated annually for Ireland, a portion of this will be reserved for tasting on the night. Ryan will talk us through the full range of Vasse Felix wines below, telling us how these wines have been crafted over the last 60 years and pouring the entire range. The wines will be accompanied by a three course menu from A restaurant in Cork City Centre. The evening will begin at 7.30pm. You will enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and the evening will run until approximately 10.30pm. The following wines will accompany the three course menu on the evening. 

Filius Chardonnay 

Vasse Felix Premium Chardonnay 

Vasse Felix ‘Heytesbury’ Chardonnay

Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon

Vasse Felix Premium Syrah 

Vasse Felix Premium Cabernet Sauvignon

Where: Cork City Centre, Jacobs on the Mall

When: Friday 30th January 2026 7.30pm - 10.30pm

*Tickets are non-refundable*