Tickets are now on sale
Trippas White Group (TWG) announces two International Women’s Day 2025 events at Sydney Opera House – The Pairing of Power: Women Revolutionising Food & Wine and Table Talk: All About Women Dinner. These events, hosted within the iconic venue on March 8 and 9, honour the creativity, resilience, and achievements of trailblazing women in food and wine.
Petra Orrenius, Chief Marketing Officer, Trippas White Group, said: “We are immensely proud to host these two exceptional events celebrating International Women’s Day at Sydney Opera House. 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.”
The Pairing of Power
Building on the resounding success of last year’s event, this year’s Pairing of Power gathering features a lineup of 15 trailblazing female winemakers and industry innovators from across Australia. The ticketed event will see guests enjoy wine tastings from all 15 pioneering female winemakers, while enjoying live music, and roaming canapes curated by acclaimed chef and culinary director of the Opera House event venues, Danielle Alvarez.
Created to be both accessible and impactful, tickets are priced at $99, with a portion of proceeds supporting the transformative work of Women and Revolution (Good Food Guide 2025 ‘Cultural Change Champion’) – an organisation that works to overcome barriers to gender equality in the wine industry through coaching, education, and community-building initiatives. Bridget Raffal (co-founder of Women and Revolution, and Vice President of Sommeliers Australia) will also speak, joined by all three co-founders.
“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,” said Bridget Raffal, co-founder of Women and Revolution.
The full list of female winemakers includes: 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). Beyond traditional winemaking, the event also highlights non-alcoholic innovators Christina Delay (Altina Drinks) and Christina Trabucco and Imogen Hayes (T.I.N.A., This Is Not Alcohol).
Event Details – ‘The Pairing of Power’
Location: Yallamundi Room, Sydney Opera House
Date: Saturday 8 March, 2025
Time: Session 1: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM / Session 2: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tickets: $99 per person (with portion of proceeds donated to Women and Revolution)
Tickets to the event are available now via:
https://trippaswhitegroup.com.au/whats-on/international-womans-day
Table Talk: All About Women Dinner
Held in one of the Sydney Opera House’s most intimate and exclusive spaces, this event offers just 20 guests the rare opportunity to enjoy a bespoke three-course dinner with luxury wine pairings curated by acclaimed chef and culinary director of the Opera House event venues, Danielle Alvarez, and sixth-generation member of the renowned Henschke wine family, Justine Henschke. As part of All About Women 2025 (Sydney Opera House’s annual talks festival about gender, justice, and equality), this exclusive dining experience will unite these two leading female voices in Australia’s food and wine landscape for an intimate evening of storytelling and culinary delights in the hidden, immersive space.
Menu details: 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; all served alongside premium paired wines and non-alcoholic options from Henschke.
Danielle Alvarez, Culinary Director of the Sydney Opera House event venues, said: “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.”
Each dish and pairing will be brought to life through shared stories of resilience, creativity, and revolution in the food and wine industries. Louella Mathews (TWG sommelier and president of Sommeliers Australia) will host the evening bringing her passion and expertise to the unforgettable celebration.
Event Details
Location: Hidden space within the Sydney Opera House
Date: Sunday 9 March, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Tickets: $290 per person
Tickets to the event are extremely limited and available now via: https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/experiences/all-about-women-dinner
