Enjoy a stylish lounge bar vibe over an evening of cool jazz, warm welcome and delicious food and beverage from Greater Geelong producers at Waurn Ponds Estate.
The details
Waurn Ponds Estate
Friday 27th June 2025, 6.00pm till 9.00pm.
A Tastes of Geelong Event
A Tastes of Geelong event, join us at Waurn Ponds Estate for an evening of Gin, Jazz & Shiraz. Enjoy a stylish lounge bar vibe over an evening of cool jazz, warm welcome and delicious food and beverage featuring Greater Geelong producers.
Delicious food
A flowing tasting menu from Head Chef Damian Beggs will be served, focusing on the best of Greater Geelong’s regional produce. Shiraz and gin will be highlighted as ingredients, and paired with Anther Gin and Oakdene Shiraz tastings.
Gin & Shiraz
Oakdene and Anther Ambassadors will share their passion and knowledge between jazz sets, making this event a delightful evening of tasting, learning and relaxing in Greater Geelong style.
Jazz
Live jazz music will be performed by Orlando Combo, playing sophisticated Swing & Lounge from ‘The Jazz Age’, old school Rhythm & Blues, retro Rock & Roll party starters from the 50’s & 60’s and dance floor Soul & Motown classics.
Bookings are essential via eventbrite. Book here.
Menu
TO START
A rustic assortment of artisan breads, served with locally crafted pickles and a sample of Cobram Estate extra virgin olive oil
SEAFOOD TASTING PLATE
Freshly shucked Pacific oyster, finished with a shallot and gin mignonette
Seared ahi tuna, encrusted with almond and sesame, served alongside a bold soy and ginger dipping sauce
CAULIFLOWER BITES
Encrusted with parmesan and jalapeno, finished with queso and Pico de Galo
SHIRAZ & MIREPOIX SOUS VIDE BEEF CHEEK
Served with a garden medley of heirloom carrots, earthy baby beets and freekeh
CAPRESE SALAD
Creamy burrata cheese, paired with ripe tomatoes, Estate basil and finished with a fragrant gin and white balsamic glaze
CHARGRILLED OTWAY PORK TENDERLOIN
Glazed with a rich shiraz reduction, served atop silky celeriac puree and accompanied by sweetly caramelized red cabbage
TO FINISH
A selection of local cheese, paired with house made petit fours, including chocolate ganache bites, citrus glazed madeleines and Italian meringue tarts
How to book
Book tickets for Gin, Jazz & Shiraz via Eventbrite here.
Find out more about Tastes of Geelong here.
Stay with us
Waurn Ponds Estate also has 60 contemporary accommodation rooms on site if you would like to make a night (or weekend!) of it. Accommodation bookings can be made here, with complimentary breakfast included for a limited time: Book accommodation here.
