Adrian Filiuta is certainly one of simply six Grasp Sommeliers within the nation, and now Sydneysiders can browse an expertly sourced choice spanning greater than 1,000 bottles in Hunters Hill.
Hunters Hill Wine Room has opened on Alexandra Avenue, and is the end result of Filiuta’s in depth profession within the hospitality sector.
The wine skilled spent 11 years at Merivale overseeing the beverage packages of greater than 70 venues till his departure in 2022.
Now, you could find Filiuta in Hunters Hill, bringing a “sommelier-like expertise” to the retail area.
“The wine world is huge and typically overwhelming for these eager to dip their toes in just a little additional,” he says.
“I hope to create a extra down-to-earth and approachable expertise for shoppers the place I can impart my ardour and experience and assist make the journey into wine exploration each pleasing and enlightening for all.”
The shop is stocking a variety of each native and worldwide wines that may continually evolve in addition to extra distinctive drops from South America, Sicily, Portugal, and Hungary.
And whereas every wine has been meticulously chosen, bottles at Hunters Hill Wine Room cowl a variety of worth factors to go well with each funds.
The venue can even host winemaker occasions for visitors to increase their data in addition to weekly wine tastings.
Hunters Hill Wine Room is open from 11am-7pm Sunday and Monday; 11am-8pm Tuesday and Wednesday; and 11am-9pm Thursday to Saturday.