Pentridge's Chic and Sophisticated Olivine Wine Bar Will Open April 14
COBURG: In one of Australia’s most anticipated openings of 2023, Olivine wine bar will throw open its doors as the latest addition to Melbourne’s newest dining and entertainment precinct this Friday, April 14.
As part of the billion-dollar development in Melbourne's north Coburg, Pentridge’s former heritage cells have been transformed into an elegant and refined space with a walk-in cellar door, intimate booths, grazing menu and stellar wine list.
Modern and sophisticated, Olivine seats 100 guests and features a wine list of more than 500 labels from local and international producers that has been curated by one of Australia’s most exciting sommeliers, Wine Curator, Liinaa Berry.
“Our wine list is called the Book of Wine,” Liinaa said. “It has been curated to give context and narrative to wine, whilst watercolour illustrations (by local artist, Elizabeth Nicholls) add punctuation to the text.”
Liinaa and her team of sommeliers promise to guide patrons through the extraordinary wine list at Olivine.
“The Book of Wine is categorised into chapters to give guests context. If you look for context that you like, then you will find the wines you love,” Liinaa said. “The Book of Wine begins with a foreword and a synopsis and ends with an epilogue. The synopsis, for example, lists 150 wines that represents the diversity of the wine world. They are listed in stylistic expression, so it is easy to navigate.”
The chapters that follow are called the Producer’s Series showcasing 35 producers and 350 wines across Australia and Europe. “Here, we put a lens to the people behind the wine,” continues Liinaa. “We share stories of the rising stars, unsung heroes, and more established vignerons. We also dive deep into their historical significance, their defining style and regionality.”
Olivine’s grazing menu is equally as impressive and emphasises creativity, local produce, and seasonal influence. In the 170-year-old bluestone surrounds, the modern menu features Japanese scallop tarts with a Yuzu emulsion and dried tomato powder, whilst house-made chicken liver parfait is enhanced with muscat and a brown butter tuile.
Appellation rock oysters with a peach mignonette dressing are perfectly paired with Diebolt-Vallois Blanc de Blancs, whilst Amber wine from Arfion complements the pork fritters with ravigot dressing and tarragon.
Through styling detail and furniture selections, leading Australian design studio, CHADA, has created a new benchmark of bold, yet balanced luxury for Olivine.
“Think plush velvet lounges; vibrant carpet designs; an expansive dark green marble bar; porcelain tiles; and hues of green and gold throughout to complement the exposed bluestone walls,” says Venue Manager Henry Quinn. “The devil really is in the detail.”
In a nod to Pentridge’s former life, small brass sparrows adorn the windows - a sculptural representation of the Radio DJ called “Sparrow” who once lived inside the prison and served as a medium to convey messages between prisoners and their loved ones.
This blending of old and new is also reflected in Liinaa Berry’s wine philosophy for Olivine, where she aims to take patrons on journey through time and place with rare and cult wines; small batch Australian producers; and international varietals.
“Wine enthusiasts will find great pleasure in the classics and natural wine lovers will be delighted with some unusual suspects,” says Berry. “Currently, we have a great vertical and horizontal line-up from a number of Australian producers including cold climate Syrah from Avani in the Mornington Peninsula, whilst highly regarded Grenache producer, Vanguardist Wines from McLaren Vale, has provided museum wines made in very small quantities.”
To appease all palates, signature cocktails and an eclectic selection of more than 90 craft spirits - sourced mostly from Artisan producers - also feature in the Book of Wine.
Scottish craft beer icon BrewDog, Palace Cinema and TFE Hotels’ 106-room Adina Apartment Hotel Pentridge Melbourne have made their home at Pentridge whilst Olivine will bring an elevated wine experience to Melbourne’s north when in opens April 14.
Berry will also curate the wine list for neighbouring restaurant North & Common, which is set to open in May. Whilst overnight guests of Pentridge’s 19-room urban retreat set into the former B Division, The Interlude, will have access to wine experiences that extend beyond the Book of Wine when it opens later this year.
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EDITOR’S NOTES
Pentridge Pledge of Respect
Olivine – opening 14 April 2023
1 Pentridge Boulevard, Coburg, Victoria
Open Monday to Sunday: 4pm till late
Instagram: @olivine_wine_bar
INSIDE MELBOURNE’S ONE-BILLION-DOLLAR DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT PRECINCT
Pentridge Precinct: www.pentridgecoburg.com.au
Chapter Place: chapterplace.com.au
Adina Pentridge Melbourne: www.adinahotels.com/en/apartments/pentridge-melbourne
Olivine: www.olivinewinebar.com.au
The Interlude: www.theinterlude.com.au
North & Common: www.northandcommon.com.au
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
Jodi Clark (TFE Hotels Director of Communications) / [email protected] |+61 499 900 658
Jessica Wood (TFE Hotels PR Executive) / [email protected] | +61 437 242 034
MORE ABOUT OLIVINE
Flick through the chapters of the Book of Wine and unravel the mysteries of the wine world. Discover stories and vintages of iconic producers and rare treasures. Graze on delicious small plates. A house-made liver parfait with a local Pinot or perhaps Champagne and caviar with smoked cheese is more to your taste. www.olivinewinebar.com.au
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