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SUMMARY:[VIC] Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 with Wine House
DESCRIPTION:SIX-WEEK ACCREDITED COURSE\nSTUDENTS MUST BOOK IN BY 3RD OF FEB 2023. \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. \n  \nThis course runs for 5 consecutive Tuesdays from the 7th February 2023 to the 7th of March 2023 6:30pm – 8:30pm with an Intensive Saturday on 18th of February 2023 11am – 6pm. \nDetailed Course Dates and Times: \n– Tuesdays on 07/02/2023\, 14/02/2023\, 21/02/2023\, 28/02/2023\, 07/03/2023. Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm \n– Saturday 18/02/2023. Time: 11am – 6pm \n– Exam will be held on Tuesday the 14th of March 2023 at 6:30pm. \n  \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 \n  \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. \n  \nWe recommend students download and read the specifications here\, prior to booking. \n  \nAll other enquiries\, please contact courses@winehouse.com.au.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-wine-spirit-education-trust-wset-level-2-with-wine-house/
LOCATION:Wine House Tasting Rooms\, 133 Queensbridge Street\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[NAT] La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommeliers Competition - applications now open
DESCRIPTION:The Chaîne des Rôtisseurs annual “International Jeunes Sommeliers Competition” offers young sommeliers the opportunity to present their skills and “savoir faire” under highly competitive\, intense and gruelling testing conditions. \nThe Competition has the goal of developing the expertise of young wine and spirit professionals with a special emphasis placed on service skills. \nThe focus of the Competition is not on those already at or approaching the top of their profession (e.g. those working towards or holding the Advanced Sommelier or Master Sommelier qualifications with the Court of Master Sommeliers) but at those young professionals who are still developing their skills (e.g. at the level of Certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers) and those for whom participating in an international competition would bring great benefit\, both from an educational point of view as well as one of broadening their experience. \n  \nDownload the 2023 Young Sommeliers Competition Guidelines \nDownload the 2023 Young Sommeliers Competition Rules \n  \nNational Finals – Prizes \n\n$4\,000 plus funding to cover attendance at the International Finals in September\nSecond Place $2\,000\nThird Place $1\,000\n\n  \nCompetition time frame 2023 \n\nRegional Written Tests – early May\nNational Finals Sydney – 20 June\n\nAll interstate finalists will receive an airfare and a night’s accommodation in Sydney\n\n\nInternational Finals will be hosted by the Bailliage (Chapter) of Slovenia in Ljubljana between 12 and 17 September\n\nAll travel and competition costs are covered for those competing at the International Finals.\n\n\n\n  \nCOMPETITION ENTRY:\nPlease enter via the Australian Competition Webpage \nhttps://www.chainedesrotisseurs.com.au/young-sommeliers-competition \nQualified applicants must be at least 21 (twenty one) years of age and not be older than 28 (twenty eight) on the advertised start date of the International Final in the year in which they are participating. \n  \nFor further information please contact: \nJohn D C Studdert\nEchanson d’Australie \nLa Chaîne des Rôtisseurs\nDirector Young Sommeliers Competition Australia\n+61 411063839 or jdcs@optusnet.com.au
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nat-la-chaine-des-rotisseurs-young-sommeliers-competition-applications-now-open/
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SUMMARY:[NSW] Wine Selectors Best Wines of 2022 Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Wine Selectors Tasting Panel meticulously assessed almost 3\,500 wines from hundreds of producers during the past year and have compiled the 50 Best Wines of 2022 to showcase at a special tasting! \nThis annual event is your chance to discover and sample all 50 (yes\, 50!) of these premium Australian wines. Share a glass with our wonderful wine experts and enjoy a wide variety of outstanding expressions including Sparkling\, Rosé\, Pinot Gris\, Chardonnay\, Shiraz\, Cabernet Sauvignon\, and Fortifieds. Plus\, we’ve got some exciting varietal expressions of new wave wines including Barbera\, Fiano\, Gamay\, Grenache\, Sangiovese\, Touriga and Vermentino for you to experience\, among others. \nIf you’re keen to discover some of the best and most-trend setting wines covering the length and breadth of Australia’s wine regions and a diversity of price points\, this is the event for you! \nSommeliers Australia members can enjoy $25 off the General Admission ticket price with code SAWS25. \n  \nFor more information and to book visit: https://www.wineselectors.com.au/events/top-50-wines-of-2022-tasting-sydney
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Pinot Noir Celebration Australia - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:The Pinot Noir Celebration Australia returns to the Mornington Peninsula on 10 and 11 February 2023 with some of Australia’s best wine minds\, scientific experts\, international wine critics and cultural icons to explore the character\, elegance and allure of Australian pinot noir. \nYou can now access the first edition of the Pinot Noir Celebration Australia 2023 program with more information about the timing\, themes and topics\, that will be explored over the two days of the celebration. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch with Mornington Peninsula Wine.
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Pinot Noir Celebration Australia - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:The Pinot Noir Celebration Australia returns to the Mornington Peninsula on 10 and 11 February 2023 with some of Australia’s best wine minds\, scientific experts\, international wine critics and cultural icons to explore the character\, elegance and allure of Australian pinot noir. \nYou can now access the first edition of the Pinot Noir Celebration Australia 2023 program with more information about the timing\, themes and topics\, that will be explored over the two days of the celebration. \nIf you have any questions\, please get in touch with Mornington Peninsula Wine.
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Dinner with James Halliday AM and Jacques Reymond at Frederic
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s most respected wine critic and Melbourne’s master of French cuisine are teaming up for one night only. Join us at Frédéric on Thursday February 16\, 2023 for a truly special evening with old friends\, James Halliday AM and French-Australian chef Jacques Reymond.\n\nFrédéric Bistro\, located in the heart of Cremorne in Melbourne\, will provide a European-style setting for the evening that will see Reymond designing a four-course French menu using the finest local and seasonal ingredients.\n\nJames and Jacques will draw from their years of experience\, and will guide you through the food and wine elements of the evening\, while sharing stories from their celebrated careers.\n\nThe night will include canapés and sparkling to start the evening\, followed by a selection of entrees and mains. The menu will be matched to 15 carefully curated wines. Across five brackets\, you will taste some of the finest wines from around the country – each one a favourite of James’ from 2022.\n\nJoin us for a memorable night\, with two icons from the food and wine industry\, and celebrate some of the finest Australian wine. Don’t miss out. \n  \nEvent details \nWhere: Frédéric Bistro\, Cremorne VIC \nWhen: Thursday\, February 16 \nTime: 6:30pm – 11:00pm \nYou’ll drink wines from the following producers: \nHouse of Arras | Henschke | Jim Barry Wines | Grosset | Dawson & James | Hoddles Creek Estate | Penfolds | Oakridge | Bream Creek | Giant Steps | Paralian | Bondar Wines | Bekkers | Cherubino | Wynns Coonawarra | Cullen Wines \nThe menu:\n \nOn arrival: canapes and sparkling \nFoie gras and sauternes jelly\nTempura Kakiage of vegetables\, togarashi\nBaked escargots in grape tomato \nFirst course: riesling \nSalad of sea and Earth: young vegetables barigoule\, marlin\, lemon flan\, apple dashi\, brebis sheep curd\, roasted scallops \nSecond course: chardonnay \nKing George whiting and Crystal Bay prawns en croute\, sauce champagne\, chervil \nThird course: pinot noir \nSouthern Ranges Angus a la ficelle\, horseradish gribiche\, caramelised daikon and mustard ice cream tartlet \nFourth course: shiraz \nHighland Sancho venison\, beurre rouge\, tea smoked beets\, viking potatoes\, Tasmanian wasabi \nFifth course: cabernet sauvignon \nHoly goats “La Luna Ring” goat cheese\, aged comte cloud mist from Jura\, toasted walnuts\nGianduja parfait glace\, spiced strawberries\, four pepper tuile\, espresso coffee emulsion \n  \nFor more information and to book visit:\nhttps://winecompanion.com.au/articles/events/dinner-with-james-halliday-and-jacques-reymond \n  \nSommeliers Australia members receive 10% OFF when they book tickets: \n\nlogin at sommeliers.com.au and click the ‘Members Only Offers’ button on the dashboard for the Dinner with James Halliday AM & Jacques Reymond 10% discount coupon code\, then apply the code when booking your tickets.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-dinner-with-james-halliday-am-and-jacques-reymond-at-frederic/
LOCATION:Frédéric Bistro\, 9-11 Cremorne St\,\, Cremorne\, VIC\, 3121\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Veraison Presents: 'How to Get into the Industry'
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Melbourne’s finest wine professionals spanning the world of hospitality\, winemaking\, viticulture\, events\, writing\, wine judging. \nHave you wanted to get into the wine industry but don’t know where to start? The wine industry can be tricky one to crack; there’s no shortage of nepotism\, and it can be overwhelming figuring out how your skills fit into different areas of the wine world. \nIn partnership with Blackhearts & Sparrows and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival\, this event brings you Melbourne’s finest wine professionals spanning the world of hospitality\, winemaking\, viticulture\, events\, writing\, wine judging and retail to a panel discussing how to get into the industry. They’ll be sharing pieces of advice and personal stories of experience. Perhaps you’ve recently gotten into wine\, and want to know what sort of career options are available to you. Maybe you’re already a wine professional\, but want to sidestep and move into a different part of the industry. In any case\, meet some people who have a wealth of experience and are there to answer to your questions about the wine industry and point you in the right direction. \nOur panellists include Leanne Altman of Trader House\, Sarah Andrews of WSET\, Anna Webster of Halliday\, Mel Chester of Giant Steps and Kokoda O’Bryan. After the panel\, we’ll be hosting a networking session with even more legends across the industry\, so you’ll have all the time to ask those area specific questions. Even if you’re not wanting to make a whole career change\, but learn more about wine and dip your toes in a little more\, do come along. \nThis event is open to everyone\, but we strongly encourage QBIPOC community members to come along (your ticket will be discounted!). Ticket includes a glass of wine. \n  \nTO BOOK: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/veraison-presents-how-to-get-into-the-industry-tickets-528818078107
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LOCATION:Perry’s: A Refreshment Club\, 314 Smith Street\, Collingwood\, VIC\, 3066\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Italian Wine Scholar Prep with Wine House
DESCRIPTION:THE PASSPORT TO UNDERSTANDING ITALIAN WINE!\n\nLooking to explore the wines of Italy in a relaxing and engaging environment? The Italian Wine Scholar Prep programme (IWS Prep) is the perfect course for you. It is content-rich and full of cultural references that bring the Italian wine sphere to life! This course is highly accessible and suitable for wine enthusiasts who simply enjoy tasting Italian wine or wine professionals who want to enhance their wine knowledge in this particular field and gain an accreditation.\nAs a foundation course\, the IWS Prep is delivered in the format of a series of four x 2.5 hour classes with extensive premium wine tasting. You will learn the country’s wine styles glass by glass! The course provides an introduction to Italy\, explores its key wine regions and delivers core information on 39 of the country’s need-to-know wines. It is your passport to understanding Italian wine! \nCost of the course is $680\, which includes: \n\nA beautifully designed 125-page course book\, content rich with language aids and maps.\nOne year access to high-quality e-learning reference material designed to enrich the course and support different learning styles.\nA multiple-choice questions exam. (optional)\n\n  \nThis course is delivered over four sessions on the following dates: \n22/02/2023: 6:30pm – 9pm – Introduction and Sparkling Wine of Italy \n01/03/2023: 6:30pm – 9pm – Northern Italian Reds and Whites \n08/03/2023: 6:30pm – 9pm – Central Italian Reds and Whites \n15/03/2023: 6:30pm – 9pm – Southern Italian Reds and Whites \n22/03/2023: 6:30pm – Exam  \nThe exam is comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions in 45 minutes and on passing students receive a certificate\, pin and ‘IWSprep’ post-nominal. \n  \nLocation: Wine House Upstairs Tasting Rooms\, 133 Queensbridge St\, Southbank. \n  \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. There is a re-sit exam fee of $150 if a student does not attend the exam for any reason or fails the exam. \n  \nAll other enquiries\, please contact courses@winehouse.com.au.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-italian-wine-scholar-prep-with-wine-house/
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