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SUMMARY:[VIC] Pannonia & the Danube: Central Europe's Wine Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Sommeliers Australia is hosting a unique tasting exploring the dynamic and exciting winegrowing regions of the Danube and Pannonian basin\, encompassing wine regions throughout Central Europe. \nJoin our hosts Wiremu Andrews (Dearth of a Salesman) and Andrew Wyse (Cardwell Cellars)\, and taste and discuss wines from Austria\, Slovakia\, and Hungary in this session. \nTopics covered will include the history of wine in this part of the world\, the wealth of native grape varieties\, and discuss recent developments in all three countries\, and the significance of these wine producing regions in the contemporary global wine landscape. \nSeats are limited – book early to avoid disappointment. \n  \nTO BOOK: \nBookings are essential. Tickets will be on sale until 4pm\, Sunday 6 October\, unless booked out prior. \n⇒ Sommeliers Australia Members – $30\nTo access Members priced ticket please login to your Membership Account before selecting tickets. \n⇒ Non-Members – $55 \n  \n  \nNot a member yet? \nSommeliers Australia membership can be purchased throughout the year at a pro rata price and you can gain instant access to all the benefits of membership. \nWith automated renewal options now in place\, it’s never been easier to keep your membership up to date. Click here to become a member today!
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LOCATION:Cardwell Cellars\, 461 Victoria Street\, Abbotsford\, VIC\, 3067\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[NAT] The Champagne Bureau Competition: Champagne Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER \nThe Champagne Bureau is hosting a competition ahead of Champagne Day\, and is looking for Australian Sommeliers and wine professionals to recommend their own personal style of Champagne Day celebration. \nAustralia 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. \nYou could win three bottles of Champagne selected by The Champagne Bureau\, which represent the latest Champagne trends in Australia. \nFor full details on how to enter\, click here \n  \nEntries must be submitted by Friday 11 October – please email info@champagne.com.au with the subject ‘Champagne Day Celebration’. \nThe winner will be announced on Friday 18 October.
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SUMMARY:[NSW] Blind Tasting Group #1
DESCRIPTION:Tasting wines blind is the best way to improve your palate. But three things often stand in the way – it can be costly\, it takes up time\, and it can be intimidating. \nOur monthly blind tasting sessions eliminate all of these obstacles\, because for 1 hour it’s just between you and what’s in the glass! \nSimply book in\, turn up\, taste and expand your tasting ability\, with guidance from Sommeliers Australia’s hosts: \nLouella Mathews (President of Sommeliers Australia & Group Beverage Manager and Sommelier at Trippas White Group) \nElina Hannuksela (DipWSET\, Franc About Wine Area Manager) \nMichael Skyllas (CMS Advanced\, Trippas White Group Sommelier) \nAt the conclusion of each bracket\, your host will give a short summary on the key pointers for the tasting of the wine\, and how to get to the correct conclusions. \nFour different wines – two whites and two reds – will be tasted each month. Wines are chosen primarily for their typicity and are a mixed bag of varieties\, origins\, quality and price points. \nSuitable for anyone in the industry wanting to practice blind tasting in a structured way\, those studying WSET and CMS\, or anyone looking to shake up their ‘cellar palate’. \n  \n\nTO BOOK:\nBookings are essential for each session.\n  \n  ⇒ Sommeliers Australia Members – $20\n      To access Members priced ticket please login to your Membership Account before selecting tickets. \n  ⇒ Non-Members – $45 \n\n  \n  \nNot a member yet?Sommeliers Australia membership can be purchased throughout the year at a pro rata price and gain instant access to all the benefits of membership. \nWith automated renewal options now in place\, it’s never been easier to keep your membership up to date. Click here to become a member.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nsw-blind-tasting-group-1/
LOCATION:ESQ Bar + Dining\, Shop 1- 4\, Level 2/455 George Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Between You and The Glass: Blind Tasting Practice #8
DESCRIPTION:Tasting wines blind is the best way to improve your palate. But three things often stand in the way – it can be costly\, it takes up time\, and it can be intimidating. \nOur monthly blind tasting sessions eliminate all of these obstacles\, because for 1 hour it’s just between you and what’s in the glass! \nSimply book in\, turn up\, taste and expand your tasting ability\, with guidance from Sommeliers Australia’s hosts Gill Sykes (WSET Educator\, Melbourne Wine House) and Noah Rozenfeld (CMS Advanced\, Amaru). \nAt the conclusion of each bracket\, your host will give a short summary on the key pointers for the tasting of the wine\, and how to get to the correct conclusions. \nFour different wines – two whites and two reds – will be tasted each month. Wines are chosen primarily for their typicity and are a mixed bag of varieties\, origins\, quality and price points. \nSuitable for anyone in the industry wanting to practice blind tasting in a structured way\, those studying WSET and CMS\, or anyone looking to shake up their ‘cellar palate’. \n  \n\nTO BOOK:\nBookings are essential for each session.  Bookings close at 12pm\, Monday 21 October\, unless booked out prior.\n  \n  ⇒ Sommeliers Australia Members – $20\n      To access Members priced ticket please login to your Membership Account before selecting tickets. \n  ⇒ Non-Members – $45 \n\n  \n  \nNot a member yet?Sommeliers Australia membership can be purchased throughout the year at a pro rata price and gain instant access to all the benefits of membership. \nWith automated renewal options now in place\, it’s never been easier to keep your membership up to date. Click here to become a member.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-blind-tasting-8/
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