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Celebrated wine writer Tyson Stelzer brings together France’s distinguished Champagne house Billecart-Salmon with seven of Tasmania’s finest sparkling wine makers in a very special Saffire Sparkling Weekend.

This prestigious event will be held at the world-class luxury coastal sanctuary Saffire Freycinet over two nights on 16th and 17th of August, 2024, situated on Tasmania’s stunning East Coast. The Saffire Sparkling Weekend is a rare chance to join Tyson and explore the past and present of the greatest prestige cuvée of Billecart-Salmon; featuring vintages 2008, 2007, 2006, 2002, 1998 and 1996, all poured from magnums.

Guests will also meet seven of Tasmania’s premium sparkling winemakers from producers Apogee, Bellebonne, Clover Hill, House of Arras, Kreglinger, Lowestoft and Wellington & Wolfe, and will taste 25 of the state’s finest wines including the House of Arras E.J. Carr Late Disgorged Méthode Traditionelle and Bellebonne Blanc de Blancs.

A weekend highlight is an interactive masterclass with House of Arras, where guests discover the magical art of sparkling winemaking with Australia’s most-awarded sparkling maker, Ed Carr. A tasting course menu has been designed exclusively for the ultimate gala dinner featuring and abundance of local produce matched perfectly with premium sparkling wines and champagne.

The Saffire Sparkling Weekend all-inclusive rates start at $7,500 per suite for two guests and include ~

  • Two nights at Saffire Freycinet, 16th to 18th August 2024.
  • Hosted interactive masterclasses.
  • Ultimate gala dinner.
  • All meals, beverages, signature experiences, minibar and property credit.

 For further information and to make a reservation, click here.