Every Dish a Dream - Paired to Perfection
Each course has been masterfully matched with a premium Penfolds wine to elevate the experience and harmonise with the Vivid Dream concept.
Course 1 Dream in Two Bites A refined introduction of contrast and harmony
- King crab, leek & wildfire tartlet
- Beetroot tartlet with Meredith Dairy goat’s cheese
Paired with: Penfolds Max’s Chardonnay – fresh, textural, and citrus-led to open the palate
Course 2 Golden Hour A single, golden moment captured on the plate
- Seared scallop on turmeric cauliflower silk, with native finger lime, tandoori oil & micro coriander (GF, MSC)
Paired with: Penfolds Cellar Reserve Riesling – crisp acidity and minerality lift the scallop’s sweetness
Course 3 Blooming Dream Floral and creamy with native Australian flair
- Corn and cheese-stuffed pumpkin flower with whipped anise myrtle ricotta, balsamic truss tomato & herb oil (V)
Paired with: Penfolds Bin 51 Eden Valley Riesling – a delicate balance to complement the richness of the dish
Course 4 Kaleidoscope A vibrant burst of colour and crunch
- Julienned vegetables, green apple, toasted seeds, cumin-honey yoghurt dressing & red shiso (V, GF)
Paired with: Penfolds Max’s Rosé – dry, floral, and perfect for the herbaceous freshness of this course
Course 5
Ember & Essence A warming centrepiece of depth and indulgence
- Herb-marinated tenderloin with caramelised shallots, truffle mash, Dutch carrots & Barossa Shiraz jus (GF)
Paired with: Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz – bold and iconic, marrying beautifully with rich red meat
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Sea & Tree A native Australian homage to sea and land
- Blue gum-brushed barramundi with garlic skordalia & glazed Dutch carrots (GF, MSC)
Paired with: Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay – elegant, cool-climate white with stone fruit and oak complexity
Course 6 Vivid on a Plate A sweet finale to match the city’s sparkle
- Passionfruit chiboust layered cake with berry mango coulis, gold chocolate crumble & edible gold leaf (Chocolate trio cake available upon request – GF, Nut Free)
Paired with: Penfolds Father Grand Tawny 10YO – silky, nutty and golden, the perfect endnote
