An afternoon celebrating 15 pioneering female winemakers, and an intimate dinner from celebrated chef Danielle Alvarez will take place at the Sydney Opera House on International Women’s Day.
Trippas White Group, the team behind restaurants and bars at some of Australia’s most notable icons – including Sydney Tower, Taronga Zoo, the Queen Victoria Building, and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney – is hosting the two events on Saturday 8 March and Sunday 9 March 2025.
The Pairing of Power: Women Revolutionising Food and Wine
This ticketed event allows guests to sample wines from 15 female winemakers alongside live music and talks. Opera House event venues culinary director Danielle Alvarez will also provide roaming canapes to accompany the occasion.
Ticketholders will hear from the co-founders of Women and Revolution, including Bridget Raffel, Sommeliers Australia Vice President.
“It’s inspiring to see the community come together to support inclusivity and innovation in the industry. This event is not just about dismantling barriers and celebrating achievements but also about fostering meaningful change and empowering the next generation of industry leaders,” says Raffel.
Winemakers include: Nadja Wallington (ChaLou Estate), Monica Gray (See Saw Wines), Peta Kotz (Sabi Wabi), Emily Glover (Glover Wines), Erin Pooley (Little Frances), Steffi Snook (Yayoi Wines), Madeleine Marson (Vinea Marson), Emily Kinsman (ECK Wines), Kathleen Quealy (Quealy Wines), Anh Nguyen (Torch Bearer Wines), Gwyn Olsen (Henschke), Rebecca Stubbs (Charlish & Co), and Corrina Wright (Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards), alongside non-alcoholic innovators Christina Delay (Altina Drinks) and Christina Trabucco and Imogen Hayes (T.I.N.A., This Is Not Alcohol).
Saturday 8 March, Sydney Opera House, 2-5pm or 6-9pm. Tickets: $99.
Table Talk: All About Women Dinner
With space for just 20 guests, this intimate three-course meal will showcase the talents of culinary director of the Opera House event venues, Danielle Alvarez, alongside luxury wine or non-alcoholic pairings from sixth-generation member of the Henschke wine family, Justine Henschke.
The menu will include a spicy yellowfin tuna tartare with “wasted bread” cracker; slow-roasted lamb shoulder with courgette gratin and black olive; and passion fruit and vanilla mille feuille.
“This event is a beautiful opportunity to celebrate the creativity and resilience of women in wine and food. Given the nature and context of this event, the ability to host it in such a rare and intimate setting makes the evening feel all the more special,” says Alvarez.
Sunday 9 March, Sydney Opera House, 6.30-9.30pm. Tickets: $290.
“Both The Pairing of Power and Table Talk showcase the extraordinary talent and creativity of women in the food and wine industries. We hope these events not only highlight their achievements but also foster a sense of community and purpose, offering attendees the opportunity to experience extraordinary wines, delicious food, and breathtaking views while supporting causes that drive meaningful change,” says Trippas White Group Chief Marketing Officer Petra Orrenius.
Tickets for both International Women’s Day events are now on sale here.
