09 Jun 2026
Tags: Wine, Victoria, Winery, Wine Dinner, Regional, Hotel
THE MONTHLY POUR AT BISTRO X BRINGS VICTORIA'S LEADING WINE REGIONS TO MELBOURNE THIS WINTER
A Victorian winemaker dinner series in Fitzroy
Across three evenings this winter, Bistro X at The StandardX Melbourne is inviting guests to explore some of Victoria's most celebrated wine regions without leaving the city, launching The Monthly Pour, a seasonal dinner series celebrating local producers and regional stories.
Taking place on the last Friday of each winter month, the intimate dining series will welcome a line-up of respected Victorian winemakers to Fitzroy, offering an opportunity to experience the character of the Mornington Peninsula, Macedon Ranges and Yarra Valley through thoughtfully paired food, wine and conversation.
The series features Shadowfax Wines (Werribee), Ocean Eight (Mornington Peninsula) and Helen & Joey Estate (Yarra Valley).
Guests will begin the evening with arrival drinks before settling in for three curated courses, each paired with a selection of wines chosen and poured by the visiting winemaker.
Available for $99 per person, or $250 for all three events, the series is designed to be approachable, interactive and conversation-led, creating a space where wine enthusiasts and curious newcomers can gather around the same table.
The first event will welcome Shadowfax Wines on Friday 26 June, with winemaker Alister Timms guiding guests through a selection of wines from the Macedon Ranges and Werribee, paired with seasonal dishes from the Bistro X kitchen including duck liver tartelette and pickled persimmon, mussels on toast, and duck breast with cherry jus, duck leg terrine and shallot tarte tatin.
Menus for subsequent dinners will be announced ahead of each event.
Shirin Harvison, Food & Beverage Manager at The StandardX Melbourne, says the series was created as a celebration of regional Victoria and the role hospitality plays in bringing people together.
"Victoria is home to some of Australia's most exciting wine regions, and this series gives guests the opportunity to experience them in a way that feels social, approachable and rooted in good hospitality."
EVENT DETAILS
- Shadowfax Wines: Friday 26 June
- Helen & Joey Estate: Friday 31 July
- Ocean Eight: Friday 28 August
- Location: Bistro X, 419 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
- Price: $99 per person | $250 season pass (all three events)
- More information & bookings: here.
MEDIA ENQUIRIES
Riley Flower | riley.flower@standardhotels.com | 0428 938 783
About Bistro X
Bistro X, located at The StandardX, Melbourne, is a neighbourhood bistro bringing a distinctly Melbourne-style dining experience to Fitzroy. Originally launched as a pop-up by renowned chef Shannon Bennett, Bistro X has evolved under the leadership of Executive Chef Ben John, offering a menu that celebrates seasonal, locally sourced produce with approachable, elevated bistro dishes.
