Newcastle, you are our very first member event for 2025! Yep, we're kicking off a whole new year of fabulous wine events with you this February. And for this one we're bringing you one of our favourite women of wine of all time: Emma Raidis from Raidis Estate.

Emma and her wines have been a fabulous ladies' member favourite for the last 10 years. We can't wait for you to meet her, and share a glass with her! Raidis Estate wines are produced sustainably from their own estate grown vineyards in Coonawarra. In fact, sustainable wine production is so important to their philosophy that they even put a picture of a goat on their logo, and name all their wines after goats! Why? Because it's the goats who do such a great job in the vineyard keeping the weeds out, removing the need for chemicals and sprays. (They also happen to look completely adorable.)

Emma and her husband Steven run Raidis Estate, and they are a young couple doing amazing things with varieties and styles that are really exciting and pushing the boundaries.Don't miss your chance to learn all about them, try them for yourself and have a fabulous night out with other wine loving women at the same time!

We are thrilled to be holding this event at one of Newcastle's newest and most exciting restaurants, bistro penny!

WHAT DOES YOUR TICKET INCLUDE?

A delicious Five Course Dinner at bistro penny & Eight Matching Wines from Raidis Estate
An introduction (or refresher!) to the wines and story of Emma Raidis & Raidis Estate
Be personally hosted by Louise & Jane Thomson OAM (The FLWS)
Prizes and giveaways
Loads of fun and friendship with other wine loving women

NOT ALREADY A MEMBER? No problemo! It's FREE to join us and be part of Australia's largest wine community for women. Members get a $25 discount on their ticket price too, so go ahead and join right now right here.

WHAT ARE THE FABULOUS LADIES' WINE SOCIETY EVENTS ABOUT? This is all about bringing together women who love wine and introducing you to women who produce wine! Over an evening of wining, dining, learning and laughing. Most importantly, as a wine drinker and buyer, you are given the chance to directly support the women who make it.

WANT TO COME WITH FRIENDS? Great! You can book separately, or together, and we'll make sure you're seated together on the night.

THINKING OF COMING ON YOUR OWN? That's no problem either! Lots of people do. And we'll seat you with some fabulous wine loving women who'll quickly become new friends.

Terms & Conditions of Booking

Tickets: Don’t worry about printing your tickets, as we will have a list of registered names at the door!

Seating: Want to be seated with a particular group of people? No problem! Just make your preferences known on arrival at the venue and we’ll be sure you all wine and dine together. If you have a group larger than 4, please advise us prior to the event by emailing hello@fabulousladieswinesociety.com

Arriving late: Please note that late arrivals are permitted, however you may miss out on any wine or food that has already been served.

Cancellations: No refunds are permitted. We know this is strict, however hospitality has tight margins and events are tough to execute at the best of times - COVID just made all that tougher. Your ticket is fully transferable though so you can send someone else in your place. Just let us know so we’ve got the right name at the door.

Dietary restrictions: We are more than delighted to try and cater for any dietary restrictions, however our ability to do so is dependant on the venue we are working with. You must submit your dietary request at the time of booking in the booking form.

PLEASE NOTE that upon booking you agree to the fact that The Fabulous Ladies’ Wine Society is not responsible for the food and beverages consumed at our events. The Fabulous Ladies’ Wine Society acts solely as agent in arranging wine related events and does not assume liability for accidents, delays, injuries, loss or damage due to any act or fault of any company, organisation or person whom we engage to render services or carry out arrangements or by the act of default of any restaurant or venue or its employees.

Contact the host of Newcastle Fabulous Ladies Wine Soiree with Raidis Estate