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SUMMARY:[VIC] Tasting Evening with the Founder - VINADA Wines - Zero Alcohol
DESCRIPTION:**Free Industry Tasting Event @ Agostino Cellar\, Carlton; Monday 6th March\, 4pm-6pm** \nMeet Jessica van Spaendonck\, the founder of VINADA Wines. An International Zero Alcohol Sparkling brand\, with multiple medals\, including the Gold\, at the International Wine & Spirit Awards. \nEnjoy an evening of canapés from Agostino and taste all three VINADA varieties: Airen Gold & Tempranillo Rose from La Mancha\, Spain and Chardonnay from Languedoc\, France. \nHear from the founder on her inspiration behind VINADA and the process of making a dealcoholised wine.\nSarah Andrew will also be on hand to guide you through the wine tasting experience from a sommelier’s perspective and talk about the importance of embracing the NOLO movement in hospitality. \nNumbers are limited. \nPlease RSVP by Friday 3rd March to info@vinzerodrinks.com \n 
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-tasting-evening-with-the-founder-vinada-wines-zero-alcohol/
LOCATION:Agostino Cellar\, 297 Lygon Street\, Carlton\, VIC\, 2218\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[NAT] Women & Leadership Australia scholarships - applications close today!
DESCRIPTION:Women in hospitality are encouraged to apply for a leadership development scholarship from Women & Leadership Australia. \nProviding world-class leadership development programs for women at all stages of their careers\, Women & Leadership Australia brings together the latest in leadership theory and practice with a focus on applied learning\, building networks and a flexible\, part-time delivery to fit in with your schedule. \nThe scholarships available through Women & Leadership Australia have been designed to encourage more women to enhance their impact at work and beyond\, and to support the development of women leaders at all levels. \nPartial scholarships of $1\,000-$5\,000 will support participation in one of four courses designed for women in non-leadership roles through to senior leaders. \nApplications close Friday 17 March 2023 unless allocated prior. \nFind out more here: https://www.wla.edu.au/industry/grants
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SUMMARY:[VIC] 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-melbourne
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LOCATION:Hyatt Centric Melbourne\, 25 Downie St\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 with Wine House
DESCRIPTION:ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN WINES!\n7 WEEK COURSE PLUS EXAM  \nIT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR CANDIDATES TO COMPLETE LEVEL 2 PRIOR TO COMMENCING LEVEL 3  \n  \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. \n  \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. \n  \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. \n  \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 \n  \nPalate training is part of every lesson. \n  \nThis course runs for 7 weeks on Monday and Tuesday evenings from the 20th March 2023 to the 2nd of May 2023 6:30pm – 8:30pm/9pm & one intensive Saturday on the 22nd April 2023 11am – 6pm. \nDetailed Course Dates and Times: \n– Mondays and Tuesdays on 20/03\, 21/03\, 27/03\, 28/03\, 03/04\, 04/04\, 11/04\, 17/04\, 18/04\, 24/04\, 01/05\, 02/05\, Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm/9pm. (Please note: there is NO lesson on Public Holidays 10/04 and Tuesday 25/04.) \n– Intensive Saturday 22/04\, Time: 11am – 6pm. \nExam will be held on Tuesday the 9th of May at 6pm. \n  \nRefund Policy: \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. There is a re-sit exam fee of $200 if a student does not attend the exam for any reason or fails the exam. \n  \nWe recommend students download and read the specification here prior to booking. \nFor all other enquiries please contact courses@winehouse.com.au \nPlease note that your booking details are transferred to WSET for registration.
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SUMMARY:[NSW] 2023 NSW Sommelier's Wine List Awards - entries are open!
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 NSW Sommelier’s Wine List Awards is now OPEN for entries\, closing on 20 April 2023. \nThis free-to-enter competition is open to any sommelier or bar/beverage manager from a Sydney or regional NSW venue that has created a wine list which includes wines from local winemakers\, highlighting the quality and diversity of wines being produced in NSW. \nWine lists from restaurants\, wine bars\, pubs\, hotels and clubs are all welcomed\, whether big or small\, whether they accompany a 6-course degustation menu or a fun list of bar snacks. \nPresident of the NSW Wine Industry Association\, organisers of these awards\, Mr Mark Bourne explains\, “NSW is the birthplace of the Australian wine industry with a rich history of iconic wines created by passionate and committed grapegrowers and winemakers. The NSW Sommelier’s Wine List Awards celebrates and rewards those sommeliers and venues that share this passion to create memorable NSW dine and wine experiences.” \nEntrants will be in the running to win the coveted title of 2023 NSW Sommelier’s Wine List of the Year in one of seven different categories this year – so plenty of chances for a trophy! Along with some great prizes\, including exclusive food and wine trips to some of NSW’s best wine regions\, state-of-the-art Coravin wine preservation systems and a $2000 premium glass fit out from RIEDEL. Other prizes include complimentary entry into Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards and admittance into the Chaine Des Rotisseurs Young Sommeliers Competition\, where you will have a chance to compete against other Sommeliers for the right to represent Australia on the International stage. \nThe 2023 award winners will be announced at a prestigious event at NSW Parliament House\, Sydney in June 2023. \nTO ENTER:\nEntry is free and easy\, via a simple online form. Sommeliers and restaurant/bar/beverage managers have until 11.59pm on 20 April to enter the Awards online at https://nswwine.com.au/pages/entry-information-wine-list-awards
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