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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] TSA's ISO-SOMM School - New things galore!
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to ISO-SOMM School! \nHere’s a special program for our beloved (temporarily stalled) Victorian bar and restaurant wine people (interstaters are welcome to join in as well!). \nWhile you can’t strut your stuff on the floor\, we’re pumping out some gear for you to buff up on. \nWine to taste\, reading to flesh it out\, and …. an on-line school session once a week. \nIt’s a 8 week program\, in the process a tour of Spain’s major regions and best small owner-grower-maker organic hand-craft producers. \nEach week will look like this: \n\nMonday we’ll release new wines from (and an updated note file) on one major small producer.\nWe’ll deliver  a pack of wines from this special producer\, at cost price\, so you can taste (yes\, drink!!) really cheaply at home.\nThursday\, we’ll invite you to a zoom tasting.\nSaturday afternoon\, you can open them and taste/talk live with Scott. Then cook something great\, and you have Saturday and Sunday to drink them all up! Learning and drinking ……..\n\nAnd the next week\, it repeats! \nThe 8 week program \n\nWeek 1 (zoom Saturday August 8): Aixala I Alcait\, village Priorats from Torroja\nWeek 2 (zoom Saturday August 22): Celler del Roure\, Valencia\nWeek 3 (zoom Sat Aug 29): Alegre y Valgañón\, la Rioja\nWeek 4 (zoom Sat Sep 5): Bodegas Luis Perez (the Palominos-Finos continuum in 3 easy steps)\nWeek 5 (zoom Sat Sep 12): “Villages and Soils”. This week we’ll discuss terroir closely\, via two special tasting packs. The 1st is of identical Garnatxa grown in 4 discrete soils. The second explores identically-made Riojas from 2 contrasting villages.\nWeek 6 (zoom Sat Sep 19): A trip through the Rio Sil of Galicia through Albariño\, Godello and the Mencías of Ribeira Sacra\, Bierzo & Valdeorras\nWeek 7: (zoom Sat Sep 26): IPW and Los Mayetos (this is going to be our special surprise week\, full of announcements and dazzling new things)\nWeek 8: (zoom Sat Oct 3): New things galore! Meet DO Arribes del Duero and its special cultivar\, Juan Garcia. You’ll also meet Sidra Asturiana and new Garnatxas from Terra Alta and Montsant.\n\n  \nHow to take part\nIf you’re not already on TSA’s database\, please email tsa@thespanishacquisition.com to receive each week’s ISO-SOMM mailout. \nRead\, order\, get ready to learn\, taste and enjoy!
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/online-tsas-iso-somm-school-new-things-galore/
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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] Chateau Tanunda Collection Release 2020
DESCRIPTION: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. \nChief Winemaker\, Neville Rowe\, will head up a panel including the Geber family\, Proprietor John Geber\, Michelle Geber\, Managing Director and wine personality Katie Spain. Neville will focus the discussion on the critical characteristics of the wines\, including vintage reports and cellaring potential\, as well as share personal stories behind the crafting of these wines. \n  \nTo register your spot for this premier event\, please visit: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8mNW4yP8TMumFr7llNiFsQ. \nThis is a Trade Only event.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/chateau-tanunda-collection-release-2020/
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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] Mornington Chardonnay Tasting Fundraiser for Covid-19 EAD
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWines have been generously donated by:\nMoorooduc Estate\nPolperro\nTaturry\nTen Minutes by Tractor \nAll the proceeds for this tasting will be donated to Covid-19 EAD\, an incredible supporter of the hospitality community\, who provide meals to those who have been forced out of work and are not government-assisted. To date\, Covid-19 EAD has delivered almost 50\,000 meals to hospo workers in Melbourne! \nTo follow more:\n@covid19ead\n@dearthofasalesman\n@xavier.vigier.aiws \nDUE TO LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES\, TASTING PACKS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE LIVING IN METRO MELBOURNE AND MORNINGTON PENINSULA. \n  \nEVENT DETAILS\nTickets from $45\, all profits go to Covid-19 EAD \nThe tasting will be held live on Zoom\, Tuesday 20 October at 7pm AEDT \nTo book visit https://events.humanitix.com/mornington-peninsula-chardonnay-tasting \n 
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/online-mornington-chardonnay-tasting-fundraiser-for-covid-19-ead/
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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] Vinexpo Shanghai: Chocolate battle pairing
DESCRIPTION:White or red? 70 or 90 percent cocoa? \nIn 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. \n  \nSpeaker(s):\nReeze Choi\n2017 China’s Best Sommelier\, ASI 2018 Asia-Oceania 2nd Best Sommelier \nAndrea Martinisi\nNew Zealand’s Best Sommelier\, ASI 2018 Asia-Oceania 5th Best Sommelier \nTaku Iguro\n2020 Japan’s Best Sommelier\, ASI 2018 Asia-Oceania 4th Best Sommelier \n  \nEvent details: \nThis event will be held live on Thursday 22 October\, 7.30-8.30pm (Shanghai time). \nThe link for registration is  https://vinexposium-connect.site.calypso-event.net/en/
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SUMMARY:Champagne Day 2020
DESCRIPTION:IF YOU THINK CHAMPAGNE\, THEN DRINK CHAMPAGNE ON CHAMPAGNE DAY \n  \nThis 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. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister your events here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe Champagne Bureau Australia is suggesting a number of ideas to safely participate in the global Champagne Day event: \nGrab a bottle of Champagne to share with friends\, from your local retailer \nPack a picnic with a bottle of Champagne and sandwiches \n‘Champagne Sundowners’ with a socially distant group of friends\n \nA virtual Champagne tasting with like minded Champagne-lovers \nOr\, you can support your own local restaurant\, bar or wine retailer by joining one of their Champagne Day events – a full list of local and international events can be found on the Comité Champagne Champagne Day web-page\, which you can discover below. \nDon’t forget to use the #Champagneday hashtag on your social media to be part of the Champagne day activities from all around the world.\n\nAs we continue to adapt to the unique challenges of 2020\, Champagne Day will give us all the opportunity to step away from the everyday and enjoy a glass of Champagne with our friends and family. \nRemember to stay safe\, drink responsibly – and enjoy Champagne. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover Champagne events\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/champagne-day-2020/
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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] Vinexpo Shanghai: The Chardonnay Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Challenges hosted by Vinexpo\, in conjunction with ASI\, the International Sommelier Association\, have become must-attend events since 2015. \nThis year for the first time\, Vinexpo is innovating and inviting you to join this interactive event online\, hosted by Marc Almert. \nTake part in a global tour of the world’s most prestigious wine regions and try to find out the region that produced the Chardonnay Marc tastes blind. \n  \nSpeaker:\nMarc Almert\nASI 2019 World’s Best Sommelier – Chef Sommelier Baur au Lac & Baur au Lac vins \n  \nEvent details: \nThis event will be held live on Friday 23 October\, 7.30-8.30pm (Shanghai time). \nThe link for registration is  https://vinexposium-connect.site.calypso-event.net/en/
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/online-vinexpo-shanghai-the-chardonnay-challenge/
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SUMMARY:[QLD] Court of Master Sommeliers - Introductory Sommelier Certificate (3days)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe content of the course covers: \n\nelementary practices in the vineyard and winemaking procedures.\nthe grape varieties\, origins\, specific winemaking procedures and classifications for all the major wines of the world.\nthe production\, raw materials and flavours of Spirits and liqueurs.\ntechnical skills of wine service.\nimportance of social skills.\nfundamentals of matching wines with food.\nan introduction to the skills of wine tasting.\n\n  \n\n\n\nDate\nSun October 25 – Tues October 27\n\n\nLocation\n Brisbane CBD\, venue TBA\n\n\n\n  \nFor more information please contact the Court of Master Sommeliers Oceania: info@courtofmastersommeliers.com.au
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/qld-court-of-master-sommeliers-introductory-sommelier-certificate-3days/
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SUMMARY:[QLD] Court of Master Sommeliers - Certified Sommelier Examination
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe prerequisite for this examination is the Court of Master Sommeliers Introductory Sommelier Certificate. Candidates who wish to take the Certified Sommelier Certificate must do so within three years of passing the Introductory Certificate. \nThe Certified Sommelier Qualification is the prerequisite for entry to the Advanced Sommelier Certificate course. \n  \n\n\n\nDate\nTues October 27 2020\n\n\nLocation\nBrisbane CBD\, venue TBA\n\n\n\n  \nFor more information please contact the Court of Master Sommeliers Oceania: info@courtofmastersommeliers.com.au
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/qld-court-of-master-sommeliers-certified-sommelier-examination/
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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] Wine Australia Modern Pioneers Webinar Series: Dr Andrew Pirie (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION: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 and Tessa Brown to Beechworth. These pioneers will also talk about their Australian wine journey throughout the modern timeline\, share positive stories and iconic moments that have led them to the success of where they are today. \nThe webinars will also feature a tasting of three wines\, including a wine from the presenter and two complementary wines from the same region made by other producers. Be quick to register and secure your tasting pack via the links in the attached invite. Limited numbers are available (Australia only). If you miss out on the tasting pack\, you are welcome to register with the ‘talk only’ option. \n\nWebinar Part 1: Tuesday 27th October\, 2:00pm-3:00pm with Dr. Andrew Pirie (Tasmania)\nWebinar Part 2: Tuesday 3 November\, 2:00pm-3:00pm with Ashley Ratcliff (Riverland)\nWebinar Part 3: Tuesday 10 November\, 2:00pm-3:00pm with Tessa Brown (Beechworth)\n\nYou can find more information and also register at http://www.wineaustralia.com/whats-happening/events/modern-pioneers-webinar-series
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/online-wine-australia-modern-pioneers-webinar-series-dr-andrew-pirie-part-1/
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