BABO and Pooley Winemaker’s Lunch | 13.07.25
Join us at Tonka for an exclusive winemaker’s lunch on 13th of July in collaboration with Pooley Winery and BABO wines; a label deeply rooted in Italian tradition, reimagined through an Australian lens.
Hosted in our vibrant space, this event will pair Tonka’s flavours with the elegant, modern wines of BABO.
You’ll be guided through the lunch by Tonka’s Head Sommelier, Gemma Neil, and BABO winemaker, Justin Bubb, as you taste their exceptional wines, each thoughtfully paired with a menu created by the Tonka team.
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$190PP
On Arrival
Babo Pinot Grigio 2023 Friuli, Italy
Pani puri, liver parfait, wine jelly
Barossa Bark lavosh, capocollo, persimmon chutney
Octopus Gilda, guindilla pepper, pickled walnut,
green olive
Babo Prosecco NV Friuli, Italy
Prosecco Rosé 2020 Friuli, Italy
School prawn toast with nduja and zhough
Pooley Riesling 2024 Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Babo Soave 2022 Veneto, Italy
Spiced mushroom agnolotti with curry leaf butter
Babo Langhe Nebbiolo 2021 Piedmont, Italy
Goan balchão pork ribs
Fennel salad
Triple cooked potatoes
Pooley Pinot Noir 2024 Coal River Valley, Tasmania
Babo Nero d’Avola 2020 Sicily, Italy
Ras malai tres leches cannoli
Pooley ‘Butcher’s Hill’ Cane Cut Riesling 2024
Coal River Valley, Tasmania
The menu is specially curated for this event, please understand that we have limited capacity to accommodate dietary requirements. We cannot accommodate gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian or low fodmap requirements for this event. Kindly note that we require advance notice of all dietary requirements, and we may not be able to accommodate surprise allergies. Please get in touch with us if you have any questions.