Recently, I met up with some friends from our secondary school days. One of them actually lives just a five-minute walk from me, yet I only see him once in a while. My daughter asked me, “If you live so near each other, why can’t you just meet for a kopi? Why must you go through the long process of arranging to meet at Ling Ling?”
She has a point. The truth is, we are all so consumed by work that even meeting people who matter to us somehow requires an appointment in the diary.
That evening, ten of us squeezed into Jafor’s little wine cellar — a room meant for six! We were practically crammed together, but somehow that made it even better. The wine flowed, the conversation never stopped, and before we knew it, we were catching up not just on what was happening in our lives, but also on the people we used to be and the memories we shared.
Then, very soon, one of my friends had to leave — his “Cinderella hour” had arrived and his spouse was there to pick him up <sigh>-- Just when we were really getting into the moment.
It got me thinking: why do we need a special occasion to make time for the people we care about? So, a friend of mine — who also happens to be my wine supplier — and I came up with a little monthly plan to create more of these moments.
You simply gather your people. Bring your stories, your laughter and your appetite. We’ll take care of the wines and small bites, and you can settle into our Alpha Room, comfortably meant for fourteen.
No complicated arrangements. No big occasion needed. Just good people, good wine and time to catch up.
Because sometimes, all we really need is a reason to sit down together.
BOOK A Date : Wed 30-Sep-2026
KAESLER Barrosa Valley Master Class by Shah
(only 12 seats available)
What happens when a sommelier, a great Barossa winery and a table of curious wine lovers come together? An evening worth lingering over.
Shah, our experienced sommelier and lover of good food, great wine and the stories behind them, invites you to discover Kaesler through his eyes.
Explore the wines of the Barossa Valley, hear the stories behind the bottles, and enjoy an evening of wine, food and conversation — all around an intimate table of just 14 guests.
The best (and fastest) way to ensure you get a table at The Wine Company is to book online.
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