The Barre’s Online Wine Cellar – brought to you by Winestreet

Enjoy The Barre’s expertly-curated list of local wines from the safety and comfort of your home.

While Arts Centre Melbourne’s doors are temporarily closed, we’ll be working with Winestreet and our wine suppliers to share and profile some of our favourite Australian wines, all of which have been sipped and savoured in the vibrant atmosphere of The Barre.

The featured wines are available to purchase online and friends of Arts Centre Melbourne receive a 5% discount. To retrieve the discount code, please visit our Instagram account or click here.

Most importantly, our wine suppliers have agreed to donate 5% of sales to their nominated arts sector support charity. Now more than ever, performing arts professionals need our help.

We’re excited to announce the Kylie Minogue Rosé has arrived in store! It is a beautifully pale pink shade with delicate, alluring aromas of fresh summer berries and white blossom. 5% of Kylie Minogue Rosé sales will be donated directly to Kylie’s chosen charity – Support Act. They deliver crisis relief services to artists, crew and music workers, as well as partners with Arts Centre Melbourne and the Arts Wellbeing Collective to deliver the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline.

Until we can welcome you in person, explore Arts Centre Melbourne’s digital program Together With You and pour a glass of The Barre’s favourite.

#ACMwithyou

Kylie Minogue

Helen’s Hill

Ingram Road

Oscar’s Folly

Mount Avoca

Zonte’s Footstep

Mr.Mick

Tim Adams

Leura Park

SANTA & D’SAS

Longview

Lightfoot & Sons

Flametree

Workers in the performing arts across the state are experiencing the immediate and devastating impact of event cancellations and venue closures due to COVID-19.

From independent artists and small companies through to large organisations like Arts Centre Melbourne, everyone is affected. Our own temporary closure has affected the lives of hundreds of artists, technical production, box office, front of house, production and associated support staff, who depend on a vibrant and fully functioning Arts Centre Melbourne. And the livelihoods of many others across the industry are at stake.

Now they need our support.

If you would like to help arts industry workers during these unprecedented times, please consider donating to the Arts Wellbeing Collective. All donations are tax-deductible:

Donate to the Arts Wellbeing Collective

Support Act deliver crisis relief services to artists, crew and music workers who are unable to work in the music industry, as well as partnering with Arts Centre Melbourne and the Arts Wellbeing Collective to deliver the Support Act Wellbeing Helpline.

Meet the Experts

Humberto Romero – Supervisor – The Barre

Born and raised in Venezuela’s capital city Caracas, Humberto Romero grew up playing the bass guitar in bands, touring and doing sound tech work for live shows. He moved to Melbourne almost a decade ago and after completing his first year in Music Business he worked in the hospitality industry which led to management positions with a focus and passion for wines.

Gaining experience across various venues in Melbourne, Humberto further developed his appreciation for wines and matching flavours, and believes every wine has a story. Having the opportunity to work with a variety of cuisines from Italy to South East Asia, Humberto developed a palate for Pinot Noirs and Rieslings.

Look out for Humberto’s weekly wine picks.

Ania Chen – Supervisor – The Barre

Ania Chen was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina and moved to Australia in 2012. Ania holds a Bachelor degree in International Relations & Government and Hons in Political Science. It was during her travels around Australia that she discovered a passion for the wine industry and later moved to Melbourne to develop further skills and knowledge. She is a certified sommelier by the Court of Masters Sommeliers and has also studying the diploma in Wine and Spirits Education Training (WSET).

Ania is interested in the innovation and sustainable development taking place in Australia’s wine industry and the exciting experimentation that is occurring. She loves discovering what grape and wine styles work within Australia’s climate, dining and drinking culture.

Look out for Ania’s weekly wine picks.