RARE BIRDS VII: NORTHERN GREECE | Wine Tasting, Sat 25th OCT

WINE TASTING: NORTHERN GREECE

When: Saturday 25th OCT

What: Greece! But just the northern bit...

Where: Wine Shop Upstairs / 234 Marrickville Rd

Time: 3:30 pm to 5:00pm

To help commemorate Oxi Day this year we will be hosting a Rare Birds tasting focusing on the wines of NORTHERN GREECE.

The Greece-Australia connection is a particularly long and enduring one, with Australia's involvement in helping to defend Greece in WW2 one of the relationships defining moments. Check below for more information.

Wines are being confirmed and will be up soon...

Spaces are very super limited! 

ABOUT OXI DAY

"On 28 October 1940, Greece made history. When Mussolini’s envoy demanded that Greece allow Axis troops to occupy the country, Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas responded with one simple word: “Oxi” (No). Pronounced (OHI).

That refusal became a turning point in World War II, as Greece resisted occupation and inspired nations across Europe with its courage. Today, OXI Day is commemorated not just as a moment of defiance, but as a symbol of resilience, unity and a particular and special connection to the ANZACs.

In April 1941, following Greece’s stand against Italy, German forces launched their invasion through Bulgaria into Northern Greece. British Commonwealth troops, including Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZACs), were deployed to support the Greek army.

Major engagements occurred in Macedonia and central Greece, including the defense of Thessaloniki, Servia Pass, and Vevi (near Florina). Although ultimately forced to withdraw, the ANZACs’ involvement is remembered as an act of solidarity with Greece, and many soldiers became prisoners of war or participated in resistance efforts. 

The campaign forged long-standing bonds between Australia, New Zealand, and Greece, especially in Northern regions where these battles took place

ABOUT RARE BIRDS

Our Rare Birds tastings are a chance to try some of the more rare and premium wines that come our way. 

These events are a bit more personal and conversational than our regular events, with a chance to taste and discuss premium wines in a less formal setting. 

TERMS & CONDITIONS

This tasting will finish at 5:00 pm. They sometimes go a little over but we try to have everything officially wrapped up by then and let people hang back and chat if they like.

In terms of food, we will have some nibbles but not full meals. The snacks vary for each event. It is quite common for people to head next door to the wine bar Where's Nick for dinner after a tasting. It is super good. Book Here.

TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Tickets can be exchanged for future events credit up to 7 days before the event.

This cannot be done closer to the event as we order wines based on ticket sales. If you cannot make the event, you are welcome to give your tickets to someone else, like a gift!