In conjunction with Sommeliers Australia, the Champagne Bureau is hosting a competition ahead of Champagne Day, and they are looking for Australian Sommeliers and wine professionals to recommend their own personal style of Champagne Day celebration.
Australia has been in the top ten export markets for Champagne for over 20 years and this success is in part due to the passionate wine professionals who recommend and serve Champagne to their customers and clients.
Sommeliers Australia Professional members are encouraged to submit their own creative entry!
Judge:
Joanna Hunkin, Gourmet Traveller Editor.
Prize:
The Champagne Bureau will select three bottles of Champagne, representing the latest trends in Champagne, and send these directly to the winners (within Australia).
How to enter:
Write a short description (max 200 words) detailing how you would choose to serve Champagne on Champagne Day. This description should include the style of Champagne you would select (eg. Blanc de Blanc), as well as a food pairing, alongside another elements you consider relevant (glassware, location, dress code, attendees). Be concise, and creative!
Entries must include your:
- name
- contact phone number
- postal address
- confirmation of current Sommeliers Australia membership
- 200 word entry
Entries must be submitted by Friday 11 October – please email [email protected] with the subject ‘Champagne Day Celebration’.
The winner will be announced on Friday 18 October.
Conditions:
- Champagne only – no other wine or alcoholic beverage to be represented.
- Respectful and responsible consumption of alcohol recommendation as per ABAC recommendations.
- You must be a current Sommeliers Australia Professional member to participate.
