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WINE & FOOD EVENTS

SHOWCASING FINE ART, WINE AND FOOD

Merricks Store is delighted to host a busy program of events.

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a festive evening of cupcake decorating

CHRISTMAS CUPCAKE DECORATING WORKSHOP

Tuesday 19th December

What could be better than a fabulous evening of wine, nibbles & learning to decorate your very own cupcakes, like Dee?

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Cup Weekend in the garden at Merricks

Rosé Garden Soirée

4th, 5th & 6th November

Discover your new favourite Rosé & let the afternoon pass you by as you soak up the atmosphere of Springtime in our garden.

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OUR SECOND SHERRY MASTERCLASS

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Merricks Store is taking you back to Andalucía for a rerun of our sell-out tour of the Marco de Jerez with wine educator Ed Merrison (aka Vininspo!).

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a community focused event with Ambulance Victoria

SHOCKTOBER

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Come along to a community focused evening at Merricks Store for compressions, cheese & wine with your local paramedics & learn how to save a life.

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new release book signing with Paul Bangay

PAUL BANGAY BOOK SIGNING

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Our long-time friend & acclaimed garden designer Paul Bangay visits the Traders to celebrate the release of his new book, 'A Life in Garden Design.' Join us for a book signing & drinks on Friday 13th October from 3:30pm - 4:30pm. 

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a sherry masterclass hosted by Ed Merrison

Sherry Masterclass

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Sherry comes to Merricks! We're brightening up winter by letting in the Andalusian sun, its deep-blue skies, dazzling white-chalk soils & cool, calm bodegas. This will be a delicious evening of what promises to be an evening of delicious Iberian escapism.

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a wine dinner with special guests

FRANCE & ITALY COME TO MERRICKS

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For one night only, Merricks Store & DMG Fine Wine combine to provide a wonderful opportunity to indulge in a deliciously warming evening of French & Italian food & wine with special guests Thibaut Caumont & Fabio Nistrio.

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with Stonier Wines and Merricks Store.

PROGRESSIVE MERRICKS WINE DINNER

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Progressive Wine Dinner in Merricks with two great neighbours - Stonier Wines and Merricks Store.

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3 Course, Wine & French Fun

EAT FRENCH TALK FRENCH LUNCHEON

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We are delighted to be welcoming Alexandra Ganipeau of the French Hack to the store for an intimate and Frenchy-fun lunch.

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MEET THE ARTIST’ EVENT

INTRODUCING ADAM HUMPHREYS SCULPTURE

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Join us for drinks and a memorable afternoon in the garden to meet Adam and personally view his exceptional works. The more the merrier! We look forward to seeing you there.

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join us 5pm - 7pm on Friday evenings for

THE WINE NOOK SUMMER SERIES

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Catch up with friends over a glass of wine & snacks, while learning a little about wine too! 5 - 7pm, select Fridays throughout Summer.

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celebrate with us as

MERRICKS STORE TURNS 100

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We're thrilled to be celebrating 100 years of service to the community. We hope you join us for an exciting day of fun and festivities.

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Maggie Beer judges our 100th

BIRTHDAY CAKE COMPETITION

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With very special guest Maggie Beer as our Head Judge, we are searching for the best home baked birthday cake on the Mornington Peninsula. We can’t wait to see what you create! Click here for more details.

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a biodynamic & organic wine dinner

BEES ON THE MOON

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Merricks General Wine Store warmly invite you to attend our first biodynamic & organic wine dinner.

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facilitated by Libbi Gorr

CATCH UP WITH SAM & CAMERON BLOOM

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This event is now sold out. Please do add your name to the waiting list and we will contact you if any seats become available. Thank you

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with the Hon. Ted Baillieu, AO and Warwick Forge

INDIAN PERSPECTIVES

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Join us for a delightful dinner as we hear two compelling perspectives of India.

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THE TRADERS

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This Summer, Merricks General Wine Store is unveiling its eleventh instalment of The Traders lifestyle boutique at Merricks House.

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AGL has been stopped from building their giant gas import terminal in Westernport Bay.

CELEBRATE THE HISTORIC WIN

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For more than three years, we have witnessed the demonstration of powerful community opposition to AGL’s proposal – exposing the massive amounts of climate pollution the project would pump out & the damage it would cause the unique plants, animals & habitats of Westernport’s internationally recognised wetlands.

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Lunch with Shanna Whan, as seen on Australian Story, founder of Sober in the Country with Jason & Andy Quin, founders of ETCH Sparkling.

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Not your ordinary lunch, as we hear about the life changing work in the alcohol addiction space, from two very positive people with real life experiences.

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Garden Lunch

Garden Lunch

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A relaxed lunch under the pergola to officially launch our beautiful country garden with the designer, PAUL BANGAY.

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Dinner & discussion with RACHEL WARD

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Rachel is well known to many for her acting roles in Against All Odds, The Thorn Birds, Rain Shadow & her directing roles of Beautiful Kate & Palm Beach. However, on this occasion Rachel will be talking about her current, very personal project, STANDING ON THE SOiLUTION.

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WHO GIVES A CRAP

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Dinner with Simon Griffiths, co-founder and CEO of ‘Who Gives A Crap’

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MERRICKS SUMMERTIME APERITIF

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Join us on the deck for an informal late afternoon of wine & food pairing as we tell the story behind our wine, beautifully matched to morsels from our kitchen.

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MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER AND GIFT CARDS

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Learn the art of potato printing your very own Christmas wrapping paper & gift cards with local art teacher, Rachel Bryant.

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THE WINSOME COLLECTION

AT THE TRADERS

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Our current instalment of The Traders will undergo an exciting transformation from 26th July, and our new collection will launch on Friday 31st July with a fresh look and feel incorporating a curated selection of artworks by Camilla d’Antoine from The Winsome Collection.

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Colouring in competition

A LITTLE SOMETHING FUN FOR THE KIDS….

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We are holding a colouring in competition for children 12 years old & under. Collect a copy from the store or download & print PDF from our ‘what’s on’ section of our website. There will be 2 prizes given- one for entrants under 6 years old & one for entrants between 7-12 years old.

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Mother’s Day specials

MOTHER'S DAY IDEAS

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An artist talk in Merricks House Art Gallery

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An artist talk in Merricks House Art Gallery

SONGLINES OF ARNHEM LAND

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YARNS ABOUT COUNTRY IN A CLIMATE OF CHANGE

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INTIMATE LUNCH WITH SPECIAL GUEST ZIGGY SWITKOWSKI

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‘Launching The Traders

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FOUNDER & CEO OF ANIMALS ASIA

EVENING WITH DR JILL ROBINSON MBE

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OUR FIRST EVER GARAGE SALE

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SARA STORER RAINDANCE CONCERT

21-TIME GOLDEN GUITAR WINNER SARA STORER COMING TO MERRICKS FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY Sara will be supported by her brother, Greg Storers

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Q. Which white grape can be dry & aromatic, complex & sweet or even splashed into a red wine for extra lift? A. The Jewel of the Rhône - Viognier of course!

A WINE DINNER WITH A DIFFERENCE... A SPLASH OF THE RHÔNE

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Join us for a rare opportunity & a Peninsula first that will showcase the many guises of Viognier, a grape variety that has often been lost in the shadows of more popular Burgundian varieties but is now starting to see some of the spotlight as wine drinkers become more knowledgeable, curious & adventurous.

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WE WARMLY INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR LUNCH & HEAR ABOUT A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF EDGAR’S MISSION...

TINY ACTS OF KINDNESS REALLY DO CHANGE THE WORLD

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Pam Ahern, who is best known for her incredible acts of kindness towards animals, invites you to a lunch to be held at Merricks General Wine Store. Pam will talk about what Edgar’s Mission has achieved in the last year including the launch of their Tiny House Experience where you can stay and have the rescue animals as your companions.

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5 courses of handmade Italian cuisine prepared by guest chef Carmine Carannante

SCUGNIZZO VISITS MERRICKS

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For Owner & Head Chef Carmine Carannante, the sight of watching his mother sauté onion & garlic, the thrill of helping his grandmother roll gnocchi on a Sunday & the wonder of learning the traditional and fine art of Italian cooking from them, are memories that still make him smile.

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Dinner & stories with Bernie Shakeshaft from 'BackTrack' in celebration of the launch of his new book 'Back on Track'

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Bernie Shakeshaft is the founder and CEO of BackTrack Youth Works in Armidale, New South Wales. Living and working for many years in the Northern Territory, Bernie had a range of jobs before deciding to make his vision of working with disadvantaged young people a reality.

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An afternoon of conversation, food & wine

AN INTIMATE LUNCH with NGV Director Tony Ellwood AM

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Tony is a leading figure in the Australian arts sector & Director of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV). He began his career as an Aboriginal Art Coordinator, working at Waringarri Aboriginal Arts, Kununurra; then worked as a Curator at the NGV, specialising in major international curatorial projects.

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Casual country dinner & show, drinks at bar prices

A Dinner with OUTBACK SONGMAN Ted Egan

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The extraordinary life of one of Australia's great raconteurs and bush musicians, told in his own words. They don't make them like Ted anymore. He's the quintessential bush storyteller; he has rubbed shoulders with some of the best-known and least-known of his countrymen and women, and he can wring a heart-wrenching song out of a beer carton.

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DINNER & SHOW - 3 NIGHTS ONLY

VOTE FANNY FOR PRESIDENT

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After sell-out shows at last year's Melbourne Comedy Festival, Australia's favourite French woman, Fanny Bouffante comes to Merricks General Wine Store for the Bastille Weekend.Fanny is in the midst of her campaign to run for French President! In her show 'Scandals' Fanny talks about serious issues like poverty, terrorism & haute couture. Listen to her espouse cutting edge policies like mandatory detention for anyone wearing active wear, free Romanian mannies (sterilised) & euthanasia ...for vegans.

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BEEF BOURGUIGNON DINNER

BEEF BOURGUIGNON DINNER

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Kick off the long weekend & Winter Wine Fest with a convivial dinner at shared tables with family, friends & neighbours.Using his own family recipe, Chef Patrice Repellin’s beef-cheek bourguignon matched to our winter wines from Elgee Park & Baillieu, encapsulates the perfect winter evening.

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LUNCH WITH ANDREW ROGERS

LUNCH WITH ANDREW ROGERS

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Rogers is a distinguished & internationally recognised contemporary artist; one of Australia’s most successful.Rogers’ body of work is substantial & includes 51 major stone structures (geoglyphs) which comprise the ‘Rhythms of Life’ project. This enterprise is the largest contemporary land art undertaking in the world; a connected set of drawings on the earth which encircle the globe & are visible from space, being the first land art project to be documented by satellite. This unique and unprecedented project has involved more than 7,500 people in 16 countries across all seven continents over 16 years.

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Free event - In The Traders at Merricks House Art Gallery

THE GOLDEN THREAD BOOK SIGNING WITH AMELIA DONNELLY

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Author talk by Amelia Donnelly, writer of 'The Golden Thread'.All welcome. Books available for sale & signing. Amelia Donnelly writes from the heart in this new picture book, which follows a young girl called Rosie learning to deal with the sudden loss of her big brother.Amelia is a primary school teacher committed to supporting the mental health of our youth and this book provides a framework for dealing with challenging emotions.

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Saturday May 11th 2019

MERRICKS CHOCOLATE CAKE COMPETITION

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We are searching for the BEST HOME BAKED CHOCOLATE CAKE on the Mornington Peninsula….. Cakes will be judged on their flavour, texture & general appearance. Added decoration/s will not form part of the judging process.Judges- Bails Myer, Samantha Baillieu & Cuvée Chocolatier Deniz Karaca

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Friday 3rd May 2019

LUNCH WITH JONO LA NAUZE

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Environment Victoria is the state’s peak environment group & is working with local campaigners including the Save Westernport alliance to stop AGL’s gas import terminal. Come along for exclusive briefing on the campaign from Environment Victoria CEO Jono La Nauze & senior campaign staff. You will hear the inside story on the campaign & how you can support it.

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Open daily until 10 June 9am - 4pm

AUTUMN / WINTER TRADERS LAUNCH

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Winter is coming with a contemporary collection of exciting lifestyle pieces for the home & wardrobe at Merricks. Join us as we introduce new traders presenting their range of local & travelled wares designed to inspire & excite this season.

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Saturday 23 March 2019

BRUNCH WITH LUCY STANTON

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An opportunity to hear African tales, garner travel inspiration and a chance to ask any questions if an adventure such as this is on your wish list!

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Friday 18th January 2019

PLEASE JOIN US FOR LUNCH WITH NICK CATER

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WELCOMING BAILS MYER'S GUEST OF INTEREST NICK CATER Please join us for lunch with Nick Cater as he discusses 'Politics in the Facebook Era'

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Saturday 12th January 2019

BOHEMIAN LIVING

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A SUMMER EVENING WITH ROBYN LEA TO CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF HER NEW BOOK BOHEMIAN LIVING Please join us for wine & canapes on the veranda with Robyn Lea, author of Bohemian Living - Creative Homes Around The World

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THE TRADERS

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The Traders returns to Merricks General Wine Store from Friday 30 November with one of our biggest and most exciting collections yet. Featuring luxury summer apparel and accessories, exciting homewares, unique & Christmas gift ideas and inspired art, Merricks is delighted to announce the following Traders this season.

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OUR BASIC WINE COURSE IS BACK

OUR BASIC WINE COURSE IS BACK DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

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With the first course being a sell-out, and some eager 'wine-connoisseurs-in-the-making' missing out, we are re-running our 4 week wine course with Ed Merrison. We are thinking balmy, wine-centric evenings on the vine covered deck (all in the name of education, of course!) with inside the store as the back-up plan…..

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AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT WITH A SERIOUS TONE

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An evening of food, wine, music, cinema & discussion. The Thin Green Line presents the premiere of RANGER TO RANGER

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LUNCH WITH WARREN MUNDINE

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Join us for lunch with Warren Mundine in celebration of his new book 'In Black & White'

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BASTILLE DAY DINNER

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Oh là là….. It is Patrice’s favourite day of the year! Indulge in an evening of French food & fine wine with friends, old & new at long tables. A three course dinner prepared by head chef Patrice Repellin in an ode to his homeland.

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BASIC WINE COURSE

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Don’t know your Arneis from your elbow? Don’t fear - here’s your chance to find out all you wanted to know about wine but were too afraid to ask. We are putting on an informal, four-week wine course to explore the basics of wine – what to expect, how to taste & how to make the most of your discoveries.

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MERRICKS HOUSE COLLECTIVE SERIES

PAPER & PENCIL

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You’re invited to the inaugural Merricks House Collective series - Paper & Pencil, an afternoon with Miodrag Jankovic, 40 years in the making, at the Merricks House Gallery. The first of a series of talks & artistic workshops, that combines art, conversation, fine food & wine into an afternoon designed to nurture your creative side.

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QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

IL PADRINO WOODFIRED PIZZA

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Each evening this weekend Nino & Miriam, of Il Padrino Woodfired Pizza will be cooking their flavourful traditional pizzas here at Merricks in their custom made woodfired oven. No bookings required, simply come along with family & friends for an informal evening of wine & pizza by the fire. Gluten free pizzas available on request.

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HOLOS LUXURY KNITWEAR STYLING SESSION

THE FIFI REPORT IS COMING TO MERRICKS

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MAGGIE BEER & PROFESSOR RALPH MARTINS

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An evening with Maggie Beer & professor Ralph Martins to celebrate their new book 'Maggie's recipe for life' 'To have healthy old age you must act now, whether you are 30 or 50....

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CHAMPAGNE LUNCH AT MGWS

In Full Stride – The story of Baillieu (Bails) Myer

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He’s a well-known local legend, founder of the wine industry on the Mornington Peninsula and part owner of Merricks General Wine Store. You're invited to join us for this very special lunch to celebrate the launch of In Full Stride to be introduced by Bails' son Rupert Myer.

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HELLO MUSIC LOVERS

HELLO MUSIC LOVERS

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Two of Italy’s most renowned musicians, violinist Domenico Nordio & guitarist Massimo Scattolin, will play a concert on the Peninsula during their Asia/Australia tour.

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Music & tales for all ages

ONE NIGHT WITH TED EGAN

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For the last 40 years Ted has been writing and recording songs about the Australian people who, to him, represent the real ethos of this country, perhaps the most multi cultural nation on earth. He has just completed his 30th album of songs!

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COOKING WITH KINDNESS

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Lunch with pam ahern, founder of edgar’s mission to celebrate the launch of her book ‘cooking with kindness’

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LUNCH WITH DICK SMITH AC

LUNCH WITH DICK SMITH AC

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We are sorry but this lunch is now sold out. Lunch with Dick Smith AC A spirited and informative afternoon with Dick Smith AC, as he discusses the principles behind his FAIR GO GROUP

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JOIN US FOR LUNCH WITH AUTHOR DAVID WILKINSON

JOIN US FOR LUNCH WITH AUTHOR DAVID WILKINSON

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Join us for a special lunch as we host David Wilkinson & Tamie Fraser to celebrate his stunning new book Grand Melbourne Gardens

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JOIN US FOR LUNCH WITH AUTHOR JANE WEBSTER

JOIN US FOR LUNCH WITH AUTHOR JANE WEBSTER

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French House Chic is Jane’s very personal story of a lifetime of cultivating an eye for style and bringing it to life in the home - a style that can be emulated with just some simple guidance.

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DINNER WITH ACCLAIMED AUTHOR & COOK DARINA ALLEN

DINNER WITH ACCLAIMED AUTHOR & COOK DARINA ALLEN

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Celebrating the launch of her new book GROW COOK NOURISH. Darina Allen is Ireland’s best known cook and a best-selling author

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PENGUIN BLOOM LUNCH

PENGUIN BLOOM LUNCH

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Nick Place will host this special lunch with Cameron & Sam Bloom. The international best seller and 2017 illustrated book of the year winner Penguin Bloom - is a story of how a little magpie came to be a symbol of strength and hope for Sam Bloom who became paralysed on a family holiday.

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JOIN US FOR LUNCH WITH PAM AHERN, FOUNDER OF EDGAR’S MISSION

JOIN US FOR LUNCH WITH PAM AHERN, FOUNDER OF EDGAR’S MISSION

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Join us for lunch with Pam Ahern, founder of Edgar’s Mission to celebrate the launch of her book ‘COOKING WITH KINDNESS’

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MEET THE AUTHOR LUNCH SERIES: CRUDEN FARM 'GARDEN DIARIES'

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Seasonal Dinner Series

AUTUMN SEASONAL DINNER SERIES

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Join us for french country fare, superbly matched wines and stimulating conversation as we celebrate the makers and leaders in Australian Agriculture.

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DRINKS & CANAPÉS ON THE DECK WITH PAUL BANGAY

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Drinks & canapés on the deck with Paul Bangay to celebrate the launch of his new book “COUNTRY GARDENS”

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Lunch with acclaimed author Graeme Simsion

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Celebrating the launch of his new book The Best of Adam Sharp

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Cousin Leonard & The Reunited

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A farewell for the Williams Brothers as they head off to Europe & UK to launch their latest album “Light Pass” -signed copies will be available on the night.

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TRUFFLE MELBOURNE RED HILL POP UP WEEKEND

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Merricks General Wine Store is partaking in the Truffle Marketplace showcasing our homemade kitchen produce along with a range of Elgee Park and Baillieu wines.

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LORT SMITH LUNCHEON

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You are invited to attend a special 80th anniversary luncheon hosted by Lort Smith

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Break The Drought Dinner

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After the driest Mornington Peninsula summer on Elgee Park record (since 1958) we are pulling out all stops to collectively break the drought! Celebrate Autumn and all its offerings with the chef & the winemaker.

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Merricks Twilight Mini Market

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Come and join us on the deck and the lawn for THE FIRST EVER Merricks Twilight Mini Market.

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Lunch With Magda Szubanski

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Heartbreaking, joyous, traumatic, intimate and revelatory, Reckoning is the book where Magda Szubanski, one of Australia’s most beloved performers, tells her story.

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Lunch With Paul Bangay

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Gardens designed by Paul Bangay are renowned for their elegant proportions, careful use of materials and inspired choice of plants.

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Lunch With Maggie Beer, A Culinary Icon

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Her line of products is arguably the most highly esteemed and much loved range for Australian gourmets.

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Lunch With Phillip Johnson

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Sustainable landscape designer, Phillip Johnson, believes that connecting with the earth is one of the most invigorating and energizing things you can do.

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Bastille Day

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Celebrate bastille day with the locals by the fire.

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African Safari Night

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Join local Merricks man, Sean Willmore, on the frontline of conservation across the globe.