The GastronomiCity Wine Tasting program is a celebration of French wines in Australia and aims to introduce a little bit of French lifestyle for one month across the country.

The event, which is organised by French Rendez-vous, Sofitel Hotels and Eponimo Communication has exploded from last years Sydney only 15 tastings to more than 45 participants in 5 capital cities agreeing to fly the French flag and join in for a month of France's finest wines and fabulous food.

Monday 25th June saw an exclusive media and celebrity chef tasting of champagne, fine French wines and exotic canapés creations at the famous Bilson’s restaurant on O'Connell St in the city. Chefs were given a fine French wine courtesy of Fine Wine Partners and created two canapes recipes, to be served on the night with the selected wine (media enquiries here).