** LIVE TALK & TASTE EVENT ON INSTAGRAM @sarahandrewwine ** Join Sommeliers Australia’s Co-President Sarah Andrew (WSET) and Queensland Committee member Jenny Polack (Bacchus Wine Academy) on Instagram @sarahandrewwine, as they chat about their love of the hospitality industry, wine and spirits qualifications and work experience. Armed with a tipple selected from their home drinks … Continued
WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Pinot Grigio For the next session in our 'Discover Variety' webinar tasting series, join Sommeliers Australia’s Lisa Cardelli (Tricolore Imports) and guest Italian sommelier Mirko Pastorelli (Vue de monde) as they look at demystifying the myths around Pinot Grigio. Three different regions, three different styles, one grape. Lisa and Mirko … Continued
Welcome to ISO-SOMM School! Here’s a special program for our beloved (temporarily stalled) Victorian bar and restaurant wine people (interstaters are welcome to join in as well!). While you can’t strut your stuff on the floor, we’re pumping out some gear for you to buff up on. Wine to taste, reading to flesh it out, … Continued
WATCH THE RECORDING of South African Wines: An Introduction Join Sommeliers Australia’s Evan Milne (#Stockonhand) as he welcomes importer David Clarke (Ex Animo Wines) and biodynamic farmer Johan Reyneke (Reyneke Wines) *live from South Africa*, for an introduction to South African wine. The trio will taste and discuss 3 classic South African styles – Swartland … Continued
Local sommeliers and wine folk are invited to meet, greet and eat with our newly formed WA Event Committee – Sarah Atkinson (Le Rebelle) and Mirco Tarducci (Steve's) – at Good Fortune Duck House. This is a chance for Sommeliers Australia members and non-members to catch up, chat and learn more about what Sarah and … Continued
WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Pinot Noir For our next 'Discover Variety' online tasting, join Sommeliers Australia’s Greg Lightfoot (Sante Wines) and Liam O'Brien (Cutler & Co./Athletes of Wine) as they look at Pinot Noir. As Burgundy prices continue to head towards the stratosphere, many cellars and wine lists have large gaps begging to be … Continued
We invite you to the highly anticipated release of the Chateau Tanunda Collection 2020 on the 14 October. The sought-after collection includes new vintage releases from the highly awarded ‘The Everest’, ‘Old Vine Expressions’ and ‘Terroirs of the Barossa’ ranges. Chief Winemaker, Neville Rowe, will head up a panel including the Geber family, Proprietor John … Continued
* RSVPs close 5pm, Friday 16 October* Champagne Bureau Australia, in conjunction with Sommeliers Australia will host a ‘live’ webinar from the appellation of Champagne to discover the conditions of the recent Champagne harvest. The vendange is an extremely busy time in Champagne. Each year, the unique characteristics of the grapes from the growing season are revealed … Continued
Join Xavier Vigier, head sommelier at Ten Minutes by Tractor in Main Ridge and Wiremu Andrews, sommelier at Point Leo Estate and Laura Restaurants for a spotlight on Chardonnay from four Mornington Peninsula subregions. Wines have been generously donated by: Moorooduc Estate Polperro Taturry Ten Minutes by Tractor All the proceeds for this tasting will be … Continued
White or red? 70 or 90 percent cocoa? In conjunction with ASI, the International Sommelier Association, 3 of the world’s top sommeliers – Reeze Choi, Taku Iguro, Andrea Martinisi – have each selected some unique and outstanding wines that will pair to chocolate. Speaker(s): Reeze Choi 2017 China’s Best Sommelier, ASI 2018 Asia-Oceania 2nd … Continued
IF YOU THINK CHAMPAGNE, THEN DRINK CHAMPAGNE ON CHAMPAGNE DAY This year Champagne Day falls on Friday, 23 October and to make the most of the annual day you are invited to create your own Champagne day experience, either live or online and simply register your plans on our global countdown website. Register your events … Continued
The Challenges hosted by Vinexpo, in conjunction with ASI, the International Sommelier Association, have become must-attend events since 2015. This year for the first time, Vinexpo is innovating and inviting you to join this interactive event online, hosted by Marc Almert. Take part in a global tour of the world's most prestigious wine regions and … Continued
This is the first level at which all prospective Master Sommeliers should begin. The course is run over two days with the examinations held on the morning of the third day. The content of the course covers: elementary practices in the vineyard and winemaking procedures. the grape varieties, origins, specific winemaking procedures and classifications for … Continued
The Certified Sommelier qualification is the primary certification for wine and beverage professionals in the Hospitality Industry and is intended to provide a meaningful qualification for the working Sommelier. The examination will recognise beverage professionals whose knowledge, skills and demeanour are worthy of the title – Certified Sommelier. The prerequisite for this examination is the … Continued
WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Grenache For our next ‘Discover Variety’ online tasting, join Sommeliers Australia’s Geoffrey Hunt (Peppers The Louise) and Marcell Kustos (Penfolds Magill Estate Restaurant) and guest winemaker, Ian Hongell (Torbreck) as they explore Grenache. When it comes to Grenache in Australia, the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale vie for dominance. During this session, 2 local examples will … Continued
Join Wine Australia’s webinar series on Modern Pioneers featuring three trailblazers in the Australian wine community. Well-known Australian freelance wine and drinks writer, journalist and presenter Mike Bennie will lead the insightful conversation and discuss modern Australian winemaking and viticulture. He will capture what initially drew Dr. Andrew Pirie to Tasmania, Ashley Ratcliff to Riverland … Continued
Company: Ten Minutes by Tractor
Who we are Ten Minutes by Tractor is one of Australia’s leading producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay based on the Mornington Peninsula. In 2006, we opened our award winning restaurant and cellar door in Main Ridge – home to our three original home vineyards. Over the past 25 years, we have worked incredibly hard to … Continued
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