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SUMMARY:[QLD] WSET L3 Award in Wines - Joval School of Wine
DESCRIPTION:WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines is the follow on from Level 2 and a considerable step up in terms of course\ncontent and time commitment and recommended for wine trade professionals.\nUpon successfully completing the course you will have a thorough understanding of all factors that account\nfor the style\, quality and price of individual wines and be equipped to pass this knowledge on to customers\nand other staff. \nYou will have the knowledge and confidence to answer customer queries with authority and to make\ninformed selections of wines in a variety of situations (running a wine retail shop\, advising management\,\ncompiling an extensive wine list etc). \nWhat you will learn:\n• How natural and human factors in the vineyard influence the style\, quality and price of the final wine\n• How natural and human factors in the winery influence the style\, quality and price of the final wine\n• How to link the natural and human factors (in winery and vineyard) to explain the style and quality of\nwines from individual grape varieties.\n• Understand the characteristics of wines (still\, sparkling and fortified) produced in the world’s key regions\nand how the factors in the vineyard and winery influence these wine styles.\n• Wine laws and wine labelling laws and how these can influence the style\, quality and price of the final wine\n• The commercials of wine production – costs of production\, market forces etc\n• How to taste and describe wine accurately using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT)\n(over 80 wines tasted). \nSchedule: WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines is a comprehensive course with classes scheduled Monday 25th May\, Monday 1st June\, Monday 15th June\, Monday 22nd June & Monday 29th June. \nOn Monday 13th July there is a further day dedicated to revision and exam technique. There is a mock exam followed by a lengthy period of self-study prior to sitting the final exam. \nThe exam will take place on Monday 27th July. \nThe course consists of 32.5 hours of class time + the revision day with a recommended further 50 hours of\nself-study. The exam consists of a closed book theory exam – combination of multiple choice and short\nwritten answers of 2-hour duration and a blind tasting (2 wines) examination of 30 minutes duration.\nYou are not required to correctly identify the wines in the exam but to give an accurate description of the\nstructure and flavours. \nExams are sent to London for marking and successful candidates receive a certificate and pin.\nCost is inclusive of GST and all study materials\, wine samples (80+)\, tuition\, examination and postage.\nSuccessful completion of WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines is a prerequisite for WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines. \n\nFor more information and to reserve a place\, go to the Joval School of Wine website. \nContact us at JSOW@joval.com.au.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/qld-wset-l3-award-in-wines-joval-school-of-wine-3/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Joval Wines [QLD]\, Park Road\, Milton\, QLD\, 4064\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[TAS] Intensive WSET L2 Award in Wines – Joval School of Wine
DESCRIPTION:WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines is a 3-day course (9.30am-5.00pm) held on Monday 1st June\, Tuesday 2nd June & Wednesday 3rd June. This course is intended for people working in the wine/hospitality sectors where a good level of knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies. \nAt the completion of the course\, you will have the confidence to make recommendations to customers based on the wine style they are seeking\, recommend wine +food pairings\, design a balanced wine list and decipher international wine labels. \nWhat you will learn:\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 regional grape varieties\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• Principles of food and wine pairing \nExams are sent to London for marking and successful candidates receive a certificate and pin. \nCost $1000 is inclusive of GST and all study \nFor more information and to reserve a place\, go to the Joval School of Wine website. \nContact us at JSOW@joval.com.au.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/tas-intensive-wset-l2-award-in-wines-joval-school-of-wine/
LOCATION:Joval Wines [TAS]\, Liverpool Street\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Bourgogne Wine Board - Trade Tasting
DESCRIPTION:The Bourgogne Wine Board invites the Melbourne wine trade to explore the remarkable diversity and hidden gems of this iconic region. Featuring an optional morning masterclass\, over 20 importers showcasing their portfolios\, and a section dedicating to lesser-known appellations\, this event is your opportunity to discover authentic\, accessible wines that offer excellent quality-price ratios for today’s market. \nEvent details: \n\nDate: Tuesday 2 June 2026\nMasterclass: 10:30 – 12:00pm ASDT\nTrade Tasting: 12:00 – 5:00pm ASDT\nVenue: W Melbourne\, 408 Flinders Ln\, Melbourne\n\nThis event is stictly trade only. Register for the free trade tasting and masterclass via this link to secure your spot.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-bourgogne-wine-board-trade-tasting/
LOCATION:W Melbourne\, Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[NSW] Vino Cammino Wine List Takeover - The International
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday 10 June\, join Vino Cammino founders Josh Masters and Surya Palaniappan for an evening exploring artisan French and Italian wines from some of Europe’s most exciting independent producers. \nFounded in 2024\, the Sydney-based importer champions small estates across Europe\, with every producer in the portfolio founded or led by women. From biodynamic Riesling in Alsace and Vouvray from the Loire Valley to Chianti Classico and Etna Rosso\, the line-up is united by a strong sense of place\, sustainability and craftsmanship. \nJosh and Surya will be pouring four wines on the night and sharing the stories behind the regions\, producers and women shaping the future of European wine. \nWhere: The International \nWhen: Wednesday 10 June\, 2026 \nTime: 5.00–7.00pm AEDT \nWines on pour:\nKuentz-Bas 2023 La 4éme Tour Riesling\, Alsace\nDomaine de La Fontainerie 2022 Vouvray Sec\, Loire\nTregole 2024 Chianti Classico\, Tuscany\nMonteleone 2023 Etna Rosso\, Sicily \nBook a table and enjoy a complimentary glass on arrival!
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nsw-vino-cammino-wine-list-takeover-the-international/
LOCATION:The International\, 25 Martin Place\, Sydney\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Discover The Languedoc with Gill Sykes DipWSET
DESCRIPTION:Explore this great value\, diverse\, Mediterranean powerhouse of a region with French Wine Scholar Gill Sykes. \nTaste the five key flavours and gain the requisite insights into the ancient vines\, food friendly wines\, and culturally rich heritage of The Languedoc. This 2 hour session is suitable for anyone wanting to learn\, taste and enjoy the wines of this southern French wine region. \nLimited seats\, plenty of information\, and (we think) copious enjoyment quite likely! \nThis class requires at least 6 students to commence. Cardwell Cellars may cancel the course up to 72 hours before the first class. In this case\, enrolments will be refunded or moved to the next available date. \nTo secure a place follow the link.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-discover-the-languedoc-with-gill-sykes-dipwset/
LOCATION:Cardwell Cellars\, 461 Victoria Street\, Abbotsford\, VIC\, 3067\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[QLD] WSET L3 Award in Wines - Joval School of Wine
DESCRIPTION:WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines is the follow on from Level 2 and a considerable step up in terms of course\ncontent and time commitment and recommended for wine trade professionals.\nUpon successfully completing the course you will have a thorough understanding of all factors that account\nfor the style\, quality and price of individual wines and be equipped to pass this knowledge on to customers\nand other staff. \nYou will have the knowledge and confidence to answer customer queries with authority and to make\ninformed selections of wines in a variety of situations (running a wine retail shop\, advising management\,\ncompiling an extensive wine list etc). \nWhat you will learn:\n• How natural and human factors in the vineyard influence the style\, quality and price of the final wine\n• How natural and human factors in the winery influence the style\, quality and price of the final wine\n• How to link the natural and human factors (in winery and vineyard) to explain the style and quality of\nwines from individual grape varieties.\n• Understand the characteristics of wines (still\, sparkling and fortified) produced in the world’s key regions\nand how the factors in the vineyard and winery influence these wine styles.\n• Wine laws and wine labelling laws and how these can influence the style\, quality and price of the final wine\n• The commercials of wine production – costs of production\, market forces etc\n• How to taste and describe wine accurately using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT)\n(over 80 wines tasted). \nSchedule: WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines is a comprehensive course with classes scheduled Monday 25th May\, Monday 1st June\, Monday 15th June\, Monday 22nd June & Monday 29th June. \nOn Monday 13th July there is a further day dedicated to revision and exam technique. There is a mock exam followed by a lengthy period of self-study prior to sitting the final exam. \nThe exam will take place on Monday 27th July. \nThe course consists of 32.5 hours of class time + the revision day with a recommended further 50 hours of\nself-study. The exam consists of a closed book theory exam – combination of multiple choice and short\nwritten answers of 2-hour duration and a blind tasting (2 wines) examination of 30 minutes duration.\nYou are not required to correctly identify the wines in the exam but to give an accurate description of the\nstructure and flavours. \nExams are sent to London for marking and successful candidates receive a certificate and pin.\nCost is inclusive of GST and all study materials\, wine samples (80+)\, tuition\, examination and postage.\nSuccessful completion of WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines is a prerequisite for WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines. \n\nFor more information and to reserve a place\, go to the Joval School of Wine website. \nContact us at JSOW@joval.com.au.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/qld-wset-l3-award-in-wines-joval-school-of-wine-3/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Joval Wines [QLD]\, Park Road\, Milton\, QLD\, 4064\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[NSW] Intensive WSET L2 Award in Wines – Joval School of Wine
DESCRIPTION:WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines is a 3-day course (9.30am-5.00pm) held on Tuesday 16th June\, Wednesday 17th June & Thursday 18th June. This course is intended for people working in the wine/hospitality sectors where a good level of knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies. \nAt the completion of the course\, you will have the confidence to make recommendations to customers based on the wine style they are seeking\, recommend wine +food pairings\, design a balanced wine list and decipher international wine labels. \nWhat you will learn:\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 regional grape varieties\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• Principles of food and wine pairing \nExams are sent to London for marking and successful candidates receive a certificate and pin. \nCost $1000 is inclusive of GST and all study \nFor more information and to reserve a place\, go to the Joval School of Wine website. \nContact us at JSOW@joval.com.au.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nsw-intensive-wset-l2-award-in-wines-joval-school-of-wine/
LOCATION:Swinging Bridge\, 701 The Escort Way\, Orange\, NSW\, 2800\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Wynns Meet the Winemaker Dinner at The Chandlery
DESCRIPTION:Meet The Winemaker: Wynns of Coonawarra\nA wine tasting and grazing feast with stories from Sue Hodder\, Chief Winemaker of the iconic Wynns Coonawarra Estate. \nAs part of the 2026 Wynns new release week we are very excited to welcome to The Chandlery; James Halliday Hall of Fame recipient Sue Hodder. This incredible woman has been making wine at Wynns for three decades and has plenty of insightful thoughts to share with you! \nThis is not your usual tasting event: \nOf course\, you will taste the latest releases along with back vintages to get a real sense of one of Australia’s most famous and renowned wineries. But throughout the event\, accredited Sommelier\, Gill Sykes will also host mini interviews with Sue Hodder to gain a deep insight into the mind behind such a successful winery. \nThe tasting of 9 wines will be paired with The Chandlery’s woodfire grilled canapé station. A seasonal menu\, designed to complement the tasting experience. \nThis is a unique evening of fine wine\, exceptional food and rare insights into a highly acclaimed winemaker and her wines. \nDetails- \nDate: Thursday 18 June\, 2026\nTime: 6:30pm – 8:30pm\nVenue: The Chandlery\, 67 Beach Street\, Port Melbourne\n\nOn tasting- \n2025 Wynns The Siding Riesling \n2025 Wynns Messenger Chardonnay \n2025 Wynns Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc \n2024 Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon \n2023 O’ Deas Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon \n2024 Wynns Black Label Old Vine Shiraz \n2016 Michael Shiraz \n2018 John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon \nNV Pedro Ximenez \n$90 per person: Includes welcome oysters with a glass of wine\, followed by a guided tasting of the Wynns new and back vintage wines\, canapé dinner\, and an amazing chance to connect with the winemaker. \nPlease arrive on time. \nBook now – places are limited!
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-wynns-meet-the-winemaker-dinner-at-the-chandlery/
LOCATION:The Chandlery\, 67 Beach Street\, Port Melbourne\, VIC\, 3207\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[VIC] WSET L1 Award in Wines - Joval School of Wine
DESCRIPTION:WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines is a one full day course (9.30am-5.00pm) and is intended for people who have little or no prior knowledge of wine and is designed to provide a sound but simple introduction to wines. \nThe qualification provides basic familiarity with the main types and styles of wines and learnings that are beneficial to those working in the wine retail and hospitality sectors. At the completion of the course\, you will have the confidence to make recommendations to customers based on the wine style they are seeking. \nWhat you will learn: \n\nKey stages in grape growing and wine making\nKey characteristics of wines made from the principal grape varieties\nWine styles and key examples (EG light bodied\, low tannin red – Beaujolais)\nPrinciples involved in the storage and service of wine\nBasic principles of food and wine matching\n\nThis qualification has a minimum requirement of 6 hours in a classroom. Assessment is by a 45-minute closed-book exam of 30 multiple choice questions. \nExams are sent to London for marking and successful candidates receive a certificate and pin. Cost $350 is inclusive of GST and all study materials\, wine samples (8-10)\, tuition\, examination and postage. \nFor more information and to reserve a place\, go to the Joval School of Wine website. \nContact us at JSOW@joval.com.au.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-wset-l1-award-in-wines-joval-school-of-wine-4/
LOCATION:Joval Wines [VIC]\, Level 3\, 436 Johnston Street\, Abbotsford\, VIC\, 3067\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[QLD] WSET L3 Award in Wines - Joval School of Wine
DESCRIPTION:WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines is the follow on from Level 2 and a considerable step up in terms of course\ncontent and time commitment and recommended for wine trade professionals.\nUpon successfully completing the course you will have a thorough understanding of all factors that account\nfor the style\, quality and price of individual wines and be equipped to pass this knowledge on to customers\nand other staff. \nYou will have the knowledge and confidence to answer customer queries with authority and to make\ninformed selections of wines in a variety of situations (running a wine retail shop\, advising management\,\ncompiling an extensive wine list etc). \nWhat you will learn:\n• How natural and human factors in the vineyard influence the style\, quality and price of the final wine\n• How natural and human factors in the winery influence the style\, quality and price of the final wine\n• How to link the natural and human factors (in winery and vineyard) to explain the style and quality of\nwines from individual grape varieties.\n• Understand the characteristics of wines (still\, sparkling and fortified) produced in the world’s key regions\nand how the factors in the vineyard and winery influence these wine styles.\n• Wine laws and wine labelling laws and how these can influence the style\, quality and price of the final wine\n• The commercials of wine production – costs of production\, market forces etc\n• How to taste and describe wine accurately using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT)\n(over 80 wines tasted). \nSchedule: WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines is a comprehensive course with classes scheduled Monday 25th May\, Monday 1st June\, Monday 15th June\, Monday 22nd June & Monday 29th June. \nOn Monday 13th July there is a further day dedicated to revision and exam technique. There is a mock exam followed by a lengthy period of self-study prior to sitting the final exam. \nThe exam will take place on Monday 27th July. \nThe course consists of 32.5 hours of class time + the revision day with a recommended further 50 hours of\nself-study. The exam consists of a closed book theory exam – combination of multiple choice and short\nwritten answers of 2-hour duration and a blind tasting (2 wines) examination of 30 minutes duration.\nYou are not required to correctly identify the wines in the exam but to give an accurate description of the\nstructure and flavours. \nExams are sent to London for marking and successful candidates receive a certificate and pin.\nCost is inclusive of GST and all study materials\, wine samples (80+)\, tuition\, examination and postage.\nSuccessful completion of WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines is a prerequisite for WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines. \n\nFor more information and to reserve a place\, go to the Joval School of Wine website. \nContact us at JSOW@joval.com.au.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/qld-wset-l3-award-in-wines-joval-school-of-wine-3/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Joval Wines [QLD]\, Park Road\, Milton\, QLD\, 4064\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[NSW] Bacchus Wine Merchant: Walk on the Wine Side - Sydney Trade Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Bacchus Wine Merchants’ unmissable annual trade event– bigger and better than ever! Picture this: a stunning venue filled with an unparalleled selection of exquisite wines from Australia and around the globe.\nㅤ\n🎉 Exquisite wineries\n🎁 Exciting prizes to be won\n🍇 Exclusive tastings from our entire portfolio\nㅤ\nAt Walk on the Wine side you can meet the winemakers\, uncover the secrets behind their craft\, and taste the passion in every pour. Your chance to explore\, learn\, and indulge in wines that stand out from the rest. \n\n\nDATE: Monday the 22nd of June 2026\nTIME: 1 pm – 6 pm\nVENUE: Dockside\, The Balcony Level\, Cockle Bay Wharf\, Darling Harbour Sydney NSW 2000 Australia \n\n\nDon’t miss out–RSVP here!
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nsw-walk-on-the-wine-side-sydney-2/
LOCATION:Dockside\, Cockle Bay Wharf\, Wheat Rd\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[VIC] The Winemaker's Table - a Cellarhand Trade Tasting at the Office
DESCRIPTION:Cellarhand is throwing a winter tasting and you’re invited. \nLaunching their latest portfolio\, CIRCULUS\, where John White will be pouring wines along with a stacked line-up of incredible winemakers; Maddie Le Mire from Balnaves\, Onannon’s Will Byron\, Stoney Rise & Joe Holyman and Lowestoft’s Chris Crawford. \nThere will be food from the legends at Coda & Tonka for one very good afternoon in the office. \nExpect wines poured by the people who made them\, alongside a few imported bottles from the cellar. \nNo fluff\, just great wine\, great food and a room full of people who care about both. \nRSVP with your Cellarhand representative or via pdowling@cellarhand.com.au
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-the-winemakers-table-a-cellarhand-trade-tasting-at-the-office/
LOCATION:Cellarhand HQ\, 2/3 Bromham Place\, Richmond\, VIC\, 3121\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Trade Tasting at the Kelvin Club
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne you’re invited to an exclusive trade tasting. Heading your way are heavy hitters Gembrook Hill\, Enoteca Sydney\, Fleet\, Pat Underwood\, Craiglee\, The Wanderer\, Corymbia\, Crawford River\, Utzinger\, Vignerons Schmolzer and Brown\, Reed\, and Paul Osicka Wines. \nWhere: The Kelvin Club \nWhen: Tuesday 23rd June \nTime: 11:00 – 4:00pm \nThere will be a broad selection of current release wines from this fabulous spread of people. Pop on in!
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-trade-tasting-at-the-kelvin-club-2/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260626T160000
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SUMMARY:[VIC] BYO Lunch with Max Allen at The Kelvin Club
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the June Kelvin Club Bottle Club\, a wine lunch offering members the chance to celebrate Claret…\n\nHave you heard? Claret’s making a comeback! The OG clarets of Bordeaux are better than ever\, as are Australia’s modern ‘clarets’ – cabernets\, merlots\, cab/shiraz blends – all perfect drinking at this time of year. So\, dust off your classic Coonawarra’s\, splurge on some new-wave Haut-Medoc\, go mad on Margaux … bring a bottle of your favourite Claret and share it over lunch at the Kelvin Club. Think hearty wintery French dishes\, like slow-braised daube and some other surprises!\n\nThe Kelvin’s local wine expert\, Max Allen will host the lunch. \nLunch is $55.00 plus $20.00 corkage per bottle \n\nDate: Friday June 26\, 2026\nTime: 12pm – 4pm\nWhere: The Kelvin Club\n\n\nTo book\, click on the link.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-byo-lunch-with-max-allen-at-the-kelvin-club/
LOCATION:The Kelvin Club\, 14-30 Melbourne Place\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260626T173000
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SUMMARY:[NSW] Sip & Switch: Live Q&A with Dain Walker
DESCRIPTION:Karms Fung presents Sip & Switch\, an intimate\, in-person conversation with brand strategist\, entrepreneur\, author and Agency Podcast host Dain Walker. \nDain is the founder and CEO of branding agency Rivyl and the author of The 90 Day Brand Plan. Through his work\, he helps founders\, creators and business leaders turn their expertise into brands that attract attention\, build authority and create real commercial opportunities. \nGuests will have the opportunity to hear Dain’s story\, learn the thinking behind his rapid business growth and ask him questions directly during a live\, interactive Q&A\, followed by book signing opportunity. \nThe conversation will explore: \n\nHow to build a brand people remember\, not merely recognise\nHow to turn industry expertise into authority and opportunity\nWhy some talented people remain invisible while others become the obvious choice\nThe role of storytelling\, content and positioning in business growth\nHow Dain transformed his career and built his agency in a remarkably short period\n\nFor sommeliers\, hospitality professionals\, founders and industry leaders\, reputation has always mattered. Today\, however\, doing excellent work is only half the game. People must also understand what makes your perspective\, experience and contribution different. \nCome for a drink\, meet ambitious people and leave with a powerful idea you can apply to your career\, business or personal brand. \nEvent details: \nDate: Friday\, 26 June 2026\nArrival drinks and networking: 5:30pm\nLive Q&A: 6:00 pm–7:30pm (followed by book signing)\nVenue: Novotel Sydney Darling Square\nAddress: 17 Little Pier Street\, Haymarket NSW 2000 \nPlaces are strictly limited to 50 spots only:\nTo book\, follow the the link. 
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nsw-sip-switch-live-qa-with-dain-walker/
LOCATION:Novotel Sydney\, 17 Little Pier St\, Haymarket\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[QLD] WSET L3 Award in Wines - Joval School of Wine
DESCRIPTION:WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines is the follow on from Level 2 and a considerable step up in terms of course\ncontent and time commitment and recommended for wine trade professionals.\nUpon successfully completing the course you will have a thorough understanding of all factors that account\nfor the style\, quality and price of individual wines and be equipped to pass this knowledge on to customers\nand other staff. \nYou will have the knowledge and confidence to answer customer queries with authority and to make\ninformed selections of wines in a variety of situations (running a wine retail shop\, advising management\,\ncompiling an extensive wine list etc). \nWhat you will learn:\n• How natural and human factors in the vineyard influence the style\, quality and price of the final wine\n• How natural and human factors in the winery influence the style\, quality and price of the final wine\n• How to link the natural and human factors (in winery and vineyard) to explain the style and quality of\nwines from individual grape varieties.\n• Understand the characteristics of wines (still\, sparkling and fortified) produced in the world’s key regions\nand how the factors in the vineyard and winery influence these wine styles.\n• Wine laws and wine labelling laws and how these can influence the style\, quality and price of the final wine\n• The commercials of wine production – costs of production\, market forces etc\n• How to taste and describe wine accurately using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT)\n(over 80 wines tasted). \nSchedule: WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines is a comprehensive course with classes scheduled Monday 25th May\, Monday 1st June\, Monday 15th June\, Monday 22nd June & Monday 29th June. \nOn Monday 13th July there is a further day dedicated to revision and exam technique. There is a mock exam followed by a lengthy period of self-study prior to sitting the final exam. \nThe exam will take place on Monday 27th July. \nThe course consists of 32.5 hours of class time + the revision day with a recommended further 50 hours of\nself-study. The exam consists of a closed book theory exam – combination of multiple choice and short\nwritten answers of 2-hour duration and a blind tasting (2 wines) examination of 30 minutes duration.\nYou are not required to correctly identify the wines in the exam but to give an accurate description of the\nstructure and flavours. \nExams are sent to London for marking and successful candidates receive a certificate and pin.\nCost is inclusive of GST and all study materials\, wine samples (80+)\, tuition\, examination and postage.\nSuccessful completion of WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines is a prerequisite for WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines. \n\nFor more information and to reserve a place\, go to the Joval School of Wine website. \nContact us at JSOW@joval.com.au.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/qld-wset-l3-award-in-wines-joval-school-of-wine-3/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Joval Wines [QLD]\, Park Road\, Milton\, QLD\, 4064\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Bacchus Wine Merchant: Walk on the Wine Side - Melbourne Trade Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Bacchus Wine Merchants’ unmissable annual trade event– bigger and better than ever! Picture this: a stunning venue filled with an unparalleled selection of exquisite wines from Australia and around the globe.\nㅤ\n🎉 Exquisite wineries\n🎁 Exciting prizes to be won\n🍇 Exclusive tastings from our entire portfolio\nㅤ\nAt Walk on the Wine side you can meet the winemakers\, uncover the secrets behind their craft\, and taste the passion in every pour. Your chance to explore\, learn\, and indulge in wines that stand out from the rest. \n\n\nDATE: Monday the 29th of June 2026\nTIME: 1 pm – 6 pm\nVENUE: Panama Dining Room\, 231 Smith Street\, Fitzroy VIC 3065 \n\n\nDon’t miss out–RSVP here!
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-walk-on-the-wine-side-melbourne-2/
LOCATION:Panama Dining Room\, Level 2/231 Smith St\, Fitzroy\, VIC\, 3065\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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