BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Sommeliers Australia - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Sommeliers Australia
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sommeliers.com.au
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sommeliers Australia
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Australia/Melbourne
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20190406T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20191005T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20200404T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20201003T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1100
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20210403T160000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1100
TZNAME:AEDT
DTSTART:20211002T160000
END:DAYLIGHT
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:Australia/Brisbane
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:+1000
TZOFFSETTO:+1000
TZNAME:AEST
DTSTART:20190101T000000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200302T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200302T170000
DTSTAMP:20200221T042438Z
CREATED:20200221T042355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T042438Z
UID:10000822-1583150400-1583168400@sommeliers.com.au
SUMMARY:[VIC] Vino Bambino Melbourne Trade Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Cookie to sample our range of artisan small batch Gins\, Vermouths\, Amanos and Grappas from Torino & Sicilia. \nWe’ll also have new vintage Barolos\, Nebbiolos\, Etna\, Tuscany\, Mornington Peninsula\, Margaret River and more. \n 
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-vino-bambino-melbourne-trade-day/
LOCATION:Cocktail Bar @ Cookie\, Level 1 Curtin House 252 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommeliers.com.au/sa-site-content/uploads/2020/02/2CCE133B-EADA-4D24-A86F-52366E75A6D2.jpeg
GEO:-37.8120139;144.9652611
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cocktail Bar @ Cookie Level 1 Curtin House 252 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Level 1 Curtin House 252 Swanston Street:geo:144.9652611,-37.8120139
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200310T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200310T170000
DTSTAMP:20200227T232117Z
CREATED:20200227T232117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200227T232117Z
UID:10000824-1583845200-1583859600@sommeliers.com.au
SUMMARY:[QLD] The New California - CRU Wines Trade Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Cru Wines have organised a Brisbane trade tasting on Tuesday the 10th of March\, presenting some of the very exciting growers that have emerged in California and Oregon over the last decade. Wines from a number of Rajat Parr’s projects will be included.\n\nFeaturing:\nArnot-Roberts\nDomaine de la Côte\nEvening Land\nHirsch\nMatthiasson\nSandhi\n+ many more\n\nAnd\, because a tasting isn’t a tasting unless good Riesling is involved\, we will also be showing a selection of new arrivals from the Mosel and Rheingau.\n\nPlease RSVP to toby@cruwines.com.au
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/qld-the-new-california-cru-wines-trade-tasting/
LOCATION:Stokehouse Q\, Sidon Street\, South Brisbane\, QLD\, 4101\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommeliers.com.au/sa-site-content/uploads/2020/02/CRU-Wines_The-New-California-10Mar20.png
GEO:-27.4817613;153.0253912
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stokehouse Q Sidon Street South Brisbane QLD 4101 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Sidon Street:geo:153.0253912,-27.4817613
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200316T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200316T180000
DTSTAMP:20200113T225819Z
CREATED:20200102T235856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200113T225819Z
UID:10001010-1584356400-1584381600@sommeliers.com.au
SUMMARY:[VIC] Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 - 16/03/20
DESCRIPTION:7 WEEK COURSE \nCANDIDATES SHOULD AIM TO COLLECT THEIR MATERIAL AT LEAST 3 WEEKS IN ADVANCE TO FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE LEVEL 3 CONTENT. \nPAYMENT IN INSTALMENTS IS AVAILABLE PLEASE CONTACT courses@winehouse.com.au \n  \nThe Advanced Certificate qualification is designed to give a thorough understanding of the principal wines of the world\, and their commercial importance in the world’s liquor market. \nThe qualification will assist those who are required to make professional evaluations of wines\, with regard to their commercial value in the retail and hospitality industry. It also provides candidates with an in-depth understanding of wine styles\, wine regions\, grape varieties\, and wine production methods. Holders of the WSET level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines will be able to describe the characteristics of the principle wines of the world and give information on the key factors influencing style\, quality and value. \nThe qualified student will also be in a position to advise management\, to answer customer queries authoritatively\, and to make informed selections of wines in a variety of situations. The Course is also suitable for keen enthusiasts wanting to continue their wine studies in a structured manner. \nThe course covers the following: \n– Tasting Techniques \n– Burgundy and Alsace \n– Bordeaux and South West France \n– Loire\, Rhone and Southern France \n– Germany\, Austria\, Hungary \n– Italy \n– Spain and Portugal \n– USA\,Canada and Chile\, \n– Greece\, Argentina and South Africa \n– Sparkling wines \n– Fortified wine \nPalate training is part of every lesson. \nPlease note that the first day will start at 6pm to allow for the course introduction. \nThe course will run over Monday and Tuesday evenings (6.30-8.30pm)\, from the 16th March until the 28th April (excluding April 13th). \nThere will also be one intensive Saturday class held for a full day on the 18th of April (from 11am – 5:30pm). \nThe examination will be held on Tues the 5th of May at 6pm. \nDates and times summary: \n6pm: \n16/3/20 (First class – 2.5 hours)\, \n05/05/20 (Exam – 3 hours) \n6:30pm: \n17/3/20\, 23/3/20\, 24/3/20\, 30/3/20\, 31/3/20\, 6/4/20\, 7/4/20\, 14/4/20\, 20/4/20\, 21/4/20\, 27/4/20\, 28/4/20 \n11am-5:30pm: \n18/4/20 \nPlease note: \nNo refunds will be issued within 10 working days prior to the start of the course. Before that period a 75% refund is allowed if a student cancels their enrolment. A 100% refund will apply if Wine House cancels. \nThere is a re-sit exam fee of $180 if a student does not attend the exam for any reason. \nWe recommend students download and read the specification here prior to booking. \nFor all other enquiries please contact courses@winehouse.com.au
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/wine-spirit-education-trust-wset-level-3-16-03-20/
LOCATION:Wine House Tasting Rooms\, 133 Queensbridge Street\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommeliers.com.au/sa-site-content/uploads/2019/12/1-WSET-logo-Sml-Somms-Aus-1.jpg
GEO:-37.8252322;144.9604392
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wine House Tasting Rooms 133 Queensbridge Street Southbank Victoria 3006 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=133 Queensbridge Street:geo:144.9604392,-37.8252322
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200316T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200316T180000
DTSTAMP:20200127T021109Z
CREATED:20200127T021109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200127T021109Z
UID:10000816-1584356400-1584381600@sommeliers.com.au
SUMMARY:[VIC] WSET Level 2 Intensive
DESCRIPTION:THE WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES\nINTENSIVE THREE DAY ACCREDITED COURSE \nThe 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 Award in Wines. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world\, the regions in which they are grown\, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory\, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence. \nWine tasting is a part of every session\, there is a strong European focus. \nThis course runs for three days from Monday the 16th of March to Wednesday the 18th of March 11am – 6pm with the examination on Wednesday the 18th of March at 4:30pm. \nCourse Programme: \n– How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) \n– How environmental factors\, grape-growing\, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties: Chardonnay\, Pinot Grigio/ Gris\, Sauvignon Blanc\, Riesling\, Cabernet Sauvignon\, Merlot\, Pinot Noir\, Syrah/Shiraz \n– The style and quality of wines: made from 22 regionally important grape varieties; produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world \n– How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of: Sparkling wines\, Fortified wines \n– Key labelling terms used to indicate origin\, style and quality \n– Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine \nPlease note: no refunds will be issued within 10 working days prior to the start of the course. Before that period a 75% refund is allowed if a student cancels their enrolment. A 100% refund will apply if Wine House cancels. Please note there is a re-sit exam fee of $150 if a student does not attend the exam for any reason. \nWe recommend students download and read the specifications here prior to booking. \nAll other enquiries please contact courses@winehouse.com.au
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-wset-level-2-intensive-4/
LOCATION:Wine House Tasting Rooms\, 133 Queensbridge Street\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommeliers.com.au/sa-site-content/uploads/2020/01/1-WSET-logo-Sml-Somms-Aus.jpg
GEO:-37.8252322;144.9604392
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wine House Tasting Rooms 133 Queensbridge Street Southbank Victoria 3006 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=133 Queensbridge Street:geo:144.9604392,-37.8252322
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200324
DTSTAMP:20200120T035726Z
CREATED:20200120T000736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200120T035726Z
UID:10001013-1584835200-1585007999@sommeliers.com.au
SUMMARY:[NSW] Japanese Sake: WSET Level 3 Intensive 3.5 Day Course
DESCRIPTION:Improve your Sake palate and Sake knowledge in just 3 1/2 days. \nThis intensive course is designed for sommeliers\, F & B professionals and restaurateurs in the position of buying\, selling or training about Japanese sake. \nThis 3 1/2 day accredited sake course is held:\nSunday 22 March 10am – 5:15pm\nMonday 23 March 10am – 5:15pm\nSunday 29 March 10am – 2pm\nMonday 30 March 1pm – 4pm EXAM \nLimited spaces. \n  \nFor more info visit www.sakeshop.com.au \n 
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nsw-japanese-sake-wset-level-3-intensive-3-5-day-course-5/
LOCATION:Sakeshop (Sydney)\, 105 Percival Rd\, Stanmore\, NSW\, 2048\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommeliers.com.au/sa-site-content/uploads/2020/01/wset-sake-level-3_sakeshop.jpg
GEO:-33.893201;151.1646686
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sakeshop (Sydney) 105 Percival Rd Stanmore NSW 2048 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=105 Percival Rd:geo:151.1646686,-33.893201
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200323T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200323T170000
DTSTAMP:20200228T000630Z
CREATED:20200228T000526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T000630Z
UID:10000828-1584957600-1584982800@sommeliers.com.au
SUMMARY:[QLD] Masterclass in Fortified Wines
DESCRIPTION:Thought that you knew a bit about fortified wines? This masterclass will be an eye-opener. \nWhat does aging do to the flavours of a fortified wine? Where are fortified wines made? Is it important what grape variety the wine is made from? \nThese and many other questions will be answered with lots of tasting to ensure that it is not a dry topic! \n  \nCost: $295 for full day masterclass\n\nBookings: https://winespirittraining.com.au/register/order/90/\n\nFor more information: jenny@winewhitch.com
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/qld-masterclass-in-fortified-wines/
LOCATION:Prince of Wales Hotel\, Nundah\, Corner Buckland and Sandgate Road\, Nundah\, QLD\, 4012\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommeliers.com.au/sa-site-content/uploads/2020/02/winewhitch_fortified-trimmed-500px.jpg
GEO:-27.4034277;153.0603926
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Prince of Wales Hotel Nundah Corner Buckland and Sandgate Road Nundah QLD 4012 Australia;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Corner Buckland and Sandgate Road:geo:153.0603926,-27.4034277
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR