Precious little Grenache is planted, but it may just be the hottest red variety in South Australia today. It’s a big call, but the team at Alkina are happy to stand by it. Lose yourself in the FoG at the Festival of Grenache and the stunning locale of Alkina Wine Estate in the heart of … Continued
WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Viognier In this ‘Discover Variety’ session, we delve into the oft maligned – yet equally capable of brilliance – white variety Viognier. Close to extinction in the 1960s, with only 14 hectares under vine worldwide (all grown in France), Viognier has seen a resurgence of sorts over the past few … Continued
SIX-WEEK ACCREDITED COURSE The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 … Continued
As part of the Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) Webinar Program 2022, join Sommeliers Australia’s Vice President Bridget Raffal as she speaks with committee members/working sommeliers Sarah Atkinson (WA) and Noah Rozenfeld (VIC), and 2021 Judy Hirst Sommelier of the Year award winner, Xavier Vigier (Ten Minutes By Tractor), about trends in the industry, what is currently catching the eye of sommeliers/buyers and what it … Continued
Cast a flaming torch on the relics of a distant past and unearth something unique in the world of wine, from the cradle of civilisation. Throughout the ages, Armenia, Georgia, Greece and Turkey have seen many different ages, peoples, conquerors, liberators. While their disparate wine cultures may not sit at the forefront of the wine … Continued
It’s that time of the year again for the talented creators and owners of Australia’s leading wine and beverage lists to be recognised, for their knowledge, talent, and experience, by the independent Domestic and International judging panel of Australia’s most prestigious such Awards program – Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards. The Awards exciting new … Continued
The worlds’ leading authority on Italian wine is returning with the Top Italian Wines Roadshow in May 2022! Now celebrating 35 years of success, Gambero Rosso’s ‘Top Italian Wines Roadshow’ is returning to Sydney for one day only in May 2022. Now in its 15th year, one of the world’s most anticipated and best-known Italian wine tours is heading down-under to celebrate all things Vini Italiani. Explore … Continued
WATCH THE RECORDING of The More, The Merrier: Inclusion & Accessibility in Hospitality & Tourism DID YOU KNOW: 4.4 million Aussies have a disability (1 in 5). This is expected to increase as our population ages. 32% of people with disabilities avoid going to restaurants & cafes, due to inaccessibility, lack of industry knowledge & … Continued
The worlds’ leading authority on Italian wine is returning with the Top Italian Wines Roadshow in May 2022! Now celebrating 35 years of success, Gambero Rosso’s ‘Top Italian Wines Roadshow’ is returning to Melbourne for one day only in May 2022. Now in its 15th year, one of the world’s most anticipated and best-known Italian wine tours is heading down-under to celebrate all things Vini Italiani. Explore … Continued
How can we make a wine experience memorable? How can we expand our pairing repertoire beyond steak & shiraz? As the world’s palate changes, it is time we kept up. So what does the future look like? Join Australian wine journalist, Tony Love as he moderates an exciting discussion about innovation in wine pairing and experiences with … Continued
International Sommelier Day (3 June) is the day to celebrate all things sommelier/sommellerie. Wine and beverage service is such an important part of the dining experience, sommeliers and their wine teams around the world should celebrate and be celebrated. Cheers!
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
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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