Secure your place at the table of an unforgettable night where the wine flows, the flavours enchant, and the company is nothing short of extraordinary.

Indulge your senses at an exclusive wine dinner featuring the masterful expertise of Sebastian Crowther, Australia’s renowned Master Sommelier and esteemed importer of rare and exquisite wines.

On Thursday 17th July, PS Wine Selections, in partnership with Lucia restaurant and Sebastian Crowther, invites you to experience the finest expressions of the Northern Rhône—where the world’s most coveted Syrah thrives in legendary vineyards. This extraordinary evening will take you on a journey through prestigious appellations, including single-vineyard treasures from Cornas, Côte-Rôtie, Saint-Joseph, and more.

Paired to perfection, each wine will be complemented by a spectacular, meticulously crafted 5 courses menu curated by Lucia’s exceptional culinary team, known for their artistry and generosity.

This is more than just a dinner—it’s an intimate celebration of craftsmanship, terroir, and passion. With limited seats available, this one-night-only affair promises to be a rare, unmissable experience for true wine connoisseurs.

Sebastian Crowther has spent more than 15 years immersed in the world of wine. After traveling the world over as a child, he developed a deep fascination for geography and history. Wine has allowed Crowther to explore his passion.

In 2013 Crowther became the second person in Australia to pass the stringent Court of Master Sommeliers’ examination held in London. He now enjoys helping to run the MS exams in Australia each year and is an enthusiastic mentor to the next generation of sommeliers. 

During Crowther’s time working in restaurants he was awarded the coveted Sydney Morning Herald Sommelier of the Year title in 2015, the Gourmet Traveller Judy Hirst Award for best wine list in Australia in 2012 and featured in the 2015 Netflix series Restaurant Australia. 

He is regularly invited to judge at national wine shows around Australia, and in 2018 was asked to judge the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards in London. In 2019 Crowther was selected to be a scholar at the Len Evans Tutorial and was also chairman of judges at the Canberra Regional Wine Show from 2016 to 2018. 

During his career Crowther has worked as a sommelier with the Merivale Group in Sydney, and spent two years as food and beverage director with award-winning chef Dan Hunter at his three hatted Royal Mail Hotel. Following his time in Dunkeld Crowther moved to Sydney to work with Neil Perry, becoming beverage director of the Rockpool Dining Group, which led to him being appointed as head of wine selection for Qantas, a role that he continues to this day. 

Aside from this involvement in the industry Crowther is director of Real Wines, a wine wholesale distributor and importing business.

On Arrival with Canapes

Blue Fin Tuna Tartare, Brik Pastry, Sauce Vierge

2023 Domaine Julien Pilon St Peray White

1^st Course

Quail Ballantine, Prosciutto, Sage, Beurre Noisette

2023 Domaine Julien Pilon Crozes Hermitage Red

2020 L’Etrangère No7 Syrah Lieu-Dit Rivoires

2^nd Course

Porcini Mushroom Risotto, Pecorino and Black Truffle

2022 Domaine Julien Pilon St Julien Arcane Red

2022 Julien Cecillon Saint Joseph Red Babylone

Main Course

Beef Bourguignon, Slow Braised Beef Cheek, Pearl Onions, Red Wine Jus, Paris Mash

2021 Alain Voge Cornas Chapelle St Pierre

2022 Julien Cecillon Cornas Saint Pierre

2022 Domaine Julien Pilon Cote Rotie Coupe Jarret

Cheese Platter

2021 Alain Voge Cotes du Rhone Les Peyrouses