Drysdale’s brand new restaurant, Merne at Lighthouse, is proud to present the “Chefs of Merne” launch dinner in conjunction with Oakdene Wines.

Join co-owners Josh Smith, Graham Jefferies and Matt Dempsey for an amazing four course feast where they will pull out all tricks to “out do” each other.

The concept of the evening will allow free reign for the chefs to produce dishes that are true to their style and background, all matched to the wines of Oakdene.

It promises to be a stellar evening on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula.

Thursday the 29th of June 2017 at 7:00pm.

To reserve your table, call us on (03) 5251 5541, limited places available.

Payment is required to secure your booking – $110.00 per person including paired wines, or $80.00 per person for the 4 course meal.

The Chefs of Merne 'Launch Dinner'

Paired with Oakdene Wines Menu

First Grazing Course - paired with 2016 Oakdene Ly Ly Pinot Gris

Lighthouse olives, fennel, lemon

Duck pate, duck crisp, prune, jamon floss

Carrot, Carrot top, rye

Salmon Skin, creme fraiche

Second Grazing Course - paired with 2015 Oakdene Liz's Chardonnay

Kingfish wing, black garlic,diakon,preserved lemon

Eel, buffalo mozzarella, celery, apple

Shared Main - paired with 2015 Bernard's Cabernets

Lamb shoulder, charred eggplant, zaatar

Cauliflower, shanklish, chilli, smoked yoghurt

Dessert - paired with Robles Piedra PX

Quince, chocolate

Merne at Lighthouse - 650 Andersons Rd, Dryldale 3222