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10 Years at State Buildings | Raid the Cellar with Emma Farrelly
Join Us as We Open the Cellar
Step inside a cellar a decade in the making — a collection thoughtfully curated over more than 10 years.
For one evening only, Emma Farrelly, Director of Wine, will open rare and remarkable bottles from some of the world’s most revered producers. Each pour will be perfectly matched with a bespoke menu crafted by Executive Chef Lucas Fernandes.
- Pierre Peters Cuvee De Reserve Blanc De Blancs NV *out of Magnum
- Keller ‘Kirchspiel’ Riesling 2017
- Domaine Du Collier Saumur Blanc ‘Charpentrie’ 2016
- Jamet Condrieu ‘Vernillon’ 2019
- Littorai ‘Wendling’ Pinot Noir 2021
- Armand Rousseau ‘Clos Du Chateau’ Gevrey Chambertin 2018
- Marchesi Di Gresy Barbaresco Martinenga Gaiun 2016
- Mount Mary Quintet 2015
- Yarra Yering Dry Red No 1 2015
- Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
- Leflaive Puligny Montrachet ‘Les Folatieres’ 2015
- Francois Raveneau Chablis ‘Montee De Tonnerre’ 2017
- Lafarge Meursault 2019
- Henriques & Henriques Verdelho 20YO NV Maderia
Limited seats available — secure your place now.
For over 20 years, Emma’s passion for the wine industry has produced award-winning wine lists across top venues in Perth.
As Director of Wine for the State Buildings & Como The Treasury, Emma’s invaluable insights and industry-wide network enables her to curate unique wine lists and wine events for each of the award-winning restaurants at the State Buildings, including Wildflower, Long Chim, Post, Petition Kitchen and Wine Merchant. Emma also creates world-class experiences for the guests of the 48 room luxury hotel.
For two years whilst in her early 20’s, Emma studied under the guidance of Dr Steve Charters, Master of Wine. Since then, Emma has worked as a Sommelier and consulted on various wine lists and menus, earning her recognition through numerous awards including Sommelier of the Year at the 2019 Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards, 2022 Wine List of the Year – WA Good Food Guide along with a number of Australian Hospitality Association. Emma is a participant of the 2023 Len’s Evan Tutorial.
Emma is a regular judge at various wine shows across Australia, including the below:
- WA Good Food Guide Wine Awards 2018, 2022
- Margaret River Wine Show 2020, 2021, 2022
- Swan Valley Wine Show 2020, 2021
- Australian Chenin Blanc Challenge 2020, 2021
- Southern Forests Wine Show 2022
- Drink Easy Awards 2019, 2022
- Young Gun of Wine Awards 2017, 2018, 2019
Emma also reviews regularly for online wine platform Wine Pilot. Emma is also the Perth ambassador for Star Wine List.
