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SUMMARY:7-13 November is International Sherry Week!
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 9th year\, International Sherry Week (ISW) is a successful global initiative started by Chelsea Anton\, an Australian living in Spain: https://www.sherry.wine/sherryweek \nSherry is being introduced to people looking for an intriguing and delicious type of wine they may not have seen before.\nSherry has also re-engaged with experienced consumers who are looking for a high quality\, versatile\, interesting wine alternative. \n\nISW is extremely simple – if a venue serves Sherry\, then they can join in and get some great exposure – it only takes a few minutes to register!\n\nPrevious ISW activities in Australia have included:\n\n\n\n\n50% off all sherries in the week\nSherry tasting flights\nSherry Dinners\nVirtual Tasting for Media and Consumers\nIn-store tastings\nAt home tastings with consumers\n\n\n\nWIIFM for Venues\nConsumers are looking for fun\, engaging events to attend.\nThis is a simple point of difference for Venues to stand out in what is a crowded\, attention-seeking market.\nNot only is it some free marketing via inclusion in the ISW website and global digital marketing campaign\, it’s profitable with margin for premium Sherry well above average.\n\nTo make it easy for venues to promote their Sherry Week event there are free posters to download  including a version where venues can include their own event details and display.\n\nThey can also download a sherry and food pairing wheel\, tasting mats for 3\, 4\, 5 and 6 wines\, infographics\, and a Tapas and Sherry e-book. If venues would like more info about Sherry for their staff\, here is a link to an intro article to make it easy.
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SUMMARY:[VIC] WSET Level 2 Course - starting 7/11/2022 at Melbourne Wine House
DESCRIPTION:INTENSIVE 3 DAY ACCREDITED COURSE\nSTUDENTS MUST BOOK IN BY 25TH OF OCTOBER 2022. \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 will 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 will 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 7th to Wednesday the 9th of November 2022 (inclusive) 11am – 6pm. Please note the course examination will be on the final day\, Wednesday the 9th of November at 5pm. \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\, and 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 and 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 $170 if a student does not attend the exam for any reason or fails the exam. \nPlease note that your booking details are transferred to WSET for registration. \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-course-starting-7-11-2022-at-melbourne-wine-house/
LOCATION:Wine House Tasting Rooms\, 133 Queensbridge Street\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] WSET Level 2 in Wines - start date 21/11/22
DESCRIPTION:This WSET Level 2 in Wines course will be completely online\, including the exam. Learning materials\, wine samples will be sent out to students with a Google Drive support folder. \nThe full course dates are:\nMonday 21 November 2022\, Tuesday 22 November 2022\, Monday 28 November 2022\, Tuesday 29 November 2022\nMonday 5 December 2022\, Tuesday 6 December 2022\, Monday 12 December 2022\, Tuesday 13 December 2022 | 6 PM – 8 PM AEST \nRegistration closes 11 November 2022 \nFull details: https://bacchus.academy/product/wset-level-2-award-in-wines-online-2022/\nor contact Jenny jenny@bacchus.enterprises or 0414 812 811
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