Toast Australia
A monthly dinner series in 2025 - 2026 with Australia’s most iconic wineries.
For one night every month, Milk Beach Soho will partner with an iconic Australian winery to showcase a selection of their wines alongside a bespoke three course sharing menu by Head Chef Alex Busca.
Each evening will be hosted by Wilem Powell (Head Sommelier from 2022 to 2024 at Peter Gilmore’s seminal Sydney restaurant, Quay) alongside a representative ambassador, owner or winemaker from the winery. Spaces are limited with up to 20 seats per event across two large tables, providing an intimate setting for guests to indulge in the very best of Australian wine.
Toast Australia - Arras
Wednesday 29 October | 6:30pm start | Milk Beach Soho
£140 per person
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Milk Beach Soho for Toast Australia, a dinner series with Australia's most iconic wineries. House of Arras, founded in 1995, is recognized as Australia’s top sparkling wine producer. Located in Tasmania’s cool climate, they carefully source fruit from the island’s east coast and use the traditional French Champagne method, producing wines that some believe surpass Champagne.
Our host, Ed Carr, started working on the project in 1988, and no one knows the Arras story better than him. Described as a “quietly spoken genius”, expect a night to be remembered as we raise a glass to celebrate the 30th anniversary of House of Arras.
The evening will feature a selection of Arras’ premium wines, paired with a three course meal from Milk Beach Head Chef Alex Busca. Spaces are limited to 20 seats across two large tables, providing an intimate setting for guests to interact with each other and the hosts.
Wine Tasting Night - Natty by Nature
Thursday 20 November| 5:30pm onwards| Milk Beach Queen’s Park
£45 per person
Join us at Milk Beach Queen’s Park with our Head of Wine Yvonne Ho, for an evening dedicated to wines made the natural way; minimal intervention, but lots of character! These are wines that let the grapes and the land speak for themselves. From vibrant pét-nats, textured whites and oranges, and juicy reds that are just as fun and quirky as they are expressive. Natural wine is about embracing change! Whether you’re already a fan of natural wines, or if you’re curious to see what all the buzz is about, this is your chance to taste the wild side of wine!
Five pours. Fresh Perspectives.
Toast Australia - Vasse Felix
Tuesday 25 November | 6:30pm start | Milk Beach Soho
£140 per person
Take part in another memorable evening at Milk Beach Soho, featuring Australia’s most iconic wineries as part of our Toast Australia Series. Vasse Felix, founded by Dr. Tom Cullity in 1967, pioneered commercial winemaking in Margaret River. After a challenging first vintage in 1971, they bounced back with a successful 1972 release that earned widespread recognition and awards.
No one is better placed to tell this story than Ryan Hancock, who spends his time telling the story of Vasse Felix around the globe as their brand ambassador.
Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully selected lineup of Vasse Felix’s finest wines, complemented by a three-course meal prepared by Milk Beach Head Chef Alex Busca. Spaces are limited to 20 seats across two large tables, providing an intimate setting for guests to interact with each other and the hosts.
Sold Out.
Wine Tasting Night - Bubbles for Any Time
Thursday 11 December| 5:30pm onwards| Milk Beach Queen’s Park
£45 per person
Join us at Milk Beach Queen’s Park for a night celebrating the versatility of bubbles beyond the big occasions. Too often only thought of for weddings, birthdays, and toasts, sparkling wine deserves a spot at the everyday dinner table. We’ll show you how bubbles can pair with everything from snacks to full meals, and why they’re some of the most versatile wines! Expect a fun, educational tasting that challenges the “only for celebrations” myth and opens your eyes to the many styles, grapes, and regions making sparkling wines worth exploring any time of the year!
Five pours. Fresh Perspectives.
Toast Australia - Thistledown
Wednesday 28 January 2026| 6:30pm start | Milk Beach Soho
£140 per person
Join us at Milk Beach Soho for the next event in our Toast Australia Series, celebrating Australia’s iconic wineries. Thistledown, founded in 2010 by Master of Wine Giles Cooke, is a newer South Australian winery known for small-batch, modern-style wines sourced from several key regions. They focus on sustainable vineyard practices and produce standout old vine Grenache, vibrant Chardonnay, and contemporary Shiraz.
Expect Giles’ stunning examples of old vine Grenache and energetic Chardonnay alongside a contemporary expression of Shiraz. We’re truly humbled to have Giles himself join us from South Australia for the night, no one is better poised to tell the Thistledown story.
The evening will feature a selection of Thistledown’s modern-style wines, perfectly paired with a three-course meal crafted by Milk Beach Head Chef Alex Busca. Spaces are limited to 20 seats across two large tables, providing an intimate setting for guests to interact with each other and the hosts.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday 3 December.
Toast Australia - Yalumba
Wednesday 18 February 2026| 6:30pm start | Milk Beach Soho
£140 per person
Join us for an exclusive evening at Milk Beach Soho, part of our Toast Australia Series featuring Australia’s most iconic wineries. Few wineries in the world have a longer history than Yalumba, and being the oldest family owned winery in all of Australia, it’s safe to say the Hill-Smith family are some of the greatest winemakers in the country.
We’re honoured to be joined for the evening by Lucy Hill-Smith, 6th generation of the family winery, who after a career in the design industry, returned to the family business in 2023.
The evening will showcase a curated selection of Yalumba’s finest wines, perfectly paired with a three-course meal crafted by Milk Beach Head Chef Alex Busca. Spaces are limited to 20 seats across two large tables, providing an intimate setting for guests to interact with each other and the hosts.
Tickets go on sale Wednesday 3 December.