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SUMMARY:[NSW] Raise the Bar: Spirits\, Cocktails & COGS **POSTPONED**
DESCRIPTION:** Event postponed due to NSW Government COVID restrictions **\nWant to raise the bar on your understanding of spirits\, classic cocktails and bar-related COGS? \nJoin Sommeliers Australia’s Ben Moechtar (The Certified Sommelier) and two wizards of the bar world\, Charles Casben (Moya’s Juniper Lounge) and Evan Brown (Pier One)\, as they walk through the basics of spirits distillation\, tasting spirits\, creating classic cocktails (with a focus on CMS and international sommelier competition standards) and the how-to of managing costs to create a profitable bar programme. \nThe session will cover: \n\nhow spirits are made and the differences between the major categories\,\ndiscussion and tasting of a selection of boutique Australian spirits and liqueurs\,\nhow to cost spirits and cocktails\, mark-ups/margins\, etc\,\nthe basics of cocktail making\, with a focus on gin\, vodka\, tequila\, sparkling wine\, rum\, brandy\, whisk(e)y based drinks\, and\ntasting and assessment of spirits and cocktails.\n\n\nAbout our guests… \nCharles Casben\, Moya’s Juniper Lounge\nCharles started bartending at the turn of the century while studying physics at Sydney University. After several years of competition\, academia lost and hospitality was victorious. Having worked at various cocktail bars around Sydney he went on to study wine and passed the Certified CMS exams in 2011 while working at Christine Manfield’s Universal Restaurant in Darlinghurst. Wanting to get back behind a cocktail shaker\, Charles opened Moya’s Juniper Lounge in 2016\, an old-world cocktail bar focussing on gin classics where he resides to this day.\n \nEvan Brown\, The Fresh Collective – Pier One\nA professional bartender with years of cocktail competition experience\, Evan has developed a format for cocktail programmes that are simple to teach and aim to achieve consistency\, speed\, and showmanship. The Fresh Collective offer exceptional food and beverage experiences at each some of Sydney’s most iconic venues including the Art Gallery of NSW\, The Museum of Contemporary Arts\, Sydney Theatre Company\, University of Sydney\, Lindesay House (National Trust)\, Parliament House of NSW\, just to name a few. \n\nTICKETS:\n⇒ Sommeliers Australia Members – $25 + booking fee\nCovers the cost of spirits sampling and a selection of cocktails.\n \n\nTo access the Members priced ticket\, Members should login at sommeliers.com.au and click the ‘Members Only Offers’ button on the dashboard for the Raise the Bar code\, then proceed to Humanitix and apply the code at checkout.\n\n⇒ Non-Members – $40 + booking fee\nCovers the cost of spirits sampling and a selection of cocktails. \n  \nTO BOOK:\nBookings are essential and will be taken until 4pm\, Friday 7 May\, unless booked out prior. \nCLICK HERE to book your tickets via Humanitix.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nsw-raise-the-bar-spirits-cocktails-and-cogs/
LOCATION:Moya’s Juniper Lounge\, 101 Regent Street\, Redfern\, NSW\, 2016\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] Global Comparative Tasting: Cabernet Sauvignon Webinar by Wine Australia
DESCRIPTION:Cabernet Sauvignon is an integral part of Australia’s wine heritage\, successful both as a single varietal wine and as a dominant feature in classic blends. It is also now the most widely planted grape variety globally\, accounting for nearly 7% of the world’s vineyard area\, indicating the continuing popularity for these wines. \nJoin this global panel discussion to explore the rich heritage of Australian Cabernet Sauvignon and to place these wines in a global fine wine context through a live blind benchmarking exercise of top international comparisons hosted by Mark Davidson and Corinne Mui. Following this\, we’ll replay a video of the discussion by our expert panellists: Mary Gorman-McAdams MW\, John Szabo MS and Oz Clarke\, OBE. \nExplore a number of key Cabernet regions\, including Yarra Valley\, Eden Valley\, Coonawarra and Margaret River\, and discover their regional characteristics\, similarities and differences whilst discussing where these wines sit in an international context. The panel discussion will feature the following wines: Wynns Coonawarra Estate ‘Black Label’ Coonawarra 2015\, Balnaves of Coonawarra ‘The Tally’ Coonawarra 2015\, Yarra Yering ‘Dry Red Wine No. 1’ Yarra Valley 2015\, Mount Mary ‘Quintet’ Yarra Valley 2015\, Cullen Wines ‘Diana Madeline’ Margaret River 2015\, Vasse Felix ‘Tom Cullity’ Margaret River 2015 and Henschke ‘Cyril Henschke’ Eden Valley 2015. \n  \nRegister at https://www.bigmarker.com/wine-australia/Global-Comparative-Tasting-Cabernet-Sauvignon-May-14 \nPlease note: this is a listen-only webinar. \n  \n 
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/online-global-comparative-tasting-cabernet-sauvignon-webinar-by-wine-australia/
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SUMMARY:[QLD] Aussie Chardy Party: A Tasting
DESCRIPTION:** SOLD OUT **\nJoin Sommeliers Australia’s Marin Van Der Klooster (Cuttings Wine) and guest Penny Grant (Shaw + Smith) as they delve into new takes on Australian Chardonnay. \nWhat does modern-style Australian Chardonnay look like\, and where do our winemakers look to for inspiration?  \nOur panel will explore five ‘modern Aussies’ from 5 regions – where the winemakers are challenging perceptions on regional and varietal typicity – alongside a classic from the homeland of Chardonnay\, Chablis; a region that many local winemakers look to for inspiration.  \n  \nTICKETS:\n⇒ Sommeliers Australia Members – FREE\, but RSVP is essential\n \n\nTo access the Members FREE ticket\, Members should login at sommeliers.com.au and click the ‘Members Only Offers’ button on the dashboard for the Aussie Chardy Party code\, then proceed to Humanitix and apply the code at checkout.\nIf you RSVP for a place at this masterclass and aren’t able to attend\, please contact info@sommeliers.com.au ASAP\, as there may be a waiting list.\nEmpty seats on the day means that another Member misses out on this educational opportunity.\n\n⇒ Non-Members – $20 + booking fee \n\nA limited number of tickets are available for purchase.\n\n  \nTO RSVP/BOOK:\nRSVPs and bookings are essential and will be taken until 12pm\, Friday 14 May\, unless booked out prior. \nCLICK HERE to book your tickets via Humanitix.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/qld-aussie-chardy-party-a-tasting/
LOCATION:Mosconi\, 164b Arthur Street\, Fortitude Valley\, QLD\, 4006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[WA] Aussie Chardy Party: A Tasting
DESCRIPTION:** SOLD OUT **\nFree event for Sommeliers Australia Members \n  \nJoin Sommeliers Australia’s Sarah Atkinson (Le Rebelle) and Mirco Tarducci (Steve’s)\, plus guest winemaker Travis Lemm (Voyager Estate) as they delve into new takes on Australian Chardonnay. \nWhat does modern-style Australian Chardonnay look like\, and where do our winemakers look to for inspiration?  \nOur panel will explore five ‘modern Aussies’ from 5 regions – where the winemakers are challenging perceptions on regional and varietal typicity – alongside a classic from the homeland of Chardonnay\, Chablis; a region that many local winemakers look to for inspiration.  \n  \nTICKETS:\n⇒ Sommeliers Australia Members – FREE\, but RSVP is essential\n \n\nTo access the Members FREE ticket\, Members should login at sommeliers.com.au and click the ‘Members Only Offers’ button on the dashboard for the Aussie Chardy Party code\, then proceed to Humanitix and apply the code at checkout.\nIf you RSVP for a place at this masterclass and aren’t able to attend\, please contact info@sommeliers.com.au ASAP\, as there may be a waiting list.\nEmpty seats on the day means that another Member misses out on this educational opportunity.\n\n⇒ Non-Members – $20 + booking fee \n\nA limited number of tickets are available for purchase.\n\n  \nTO RSVP/BOOK:\nRSVPs and bookings are essential and will be taken until 12pm\, Friday 21 May\, unless booked out prior. \nCLICK HERE to book your tickets via Humanitix.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/wa-aussie-chardy-party-a-tasting/
LOCATION:Steve’s Nedlands\, 30 The Avenue\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[TAS] The Future of Tasmania – Emerging Varieties
DESCRIPTION:** SOLD OUT **\n\nEver tasted Tasmanian Sangiovese or Dornfelder? What about a Gruner Veltliner from Tassie?\n\nFrom Cabernet Sauvignon to Pinot Noir\, the Tasmanian wine landscape has been through many changes over the last decade. Between 2010 to 2020\, the Tasmanian wine scene has evolved to bring us many new wines\, grape varieties and producers.\n\nNow\, it’s time for us to sit down\, reflect on the past and rethink the future.\n\nJoin Sommeliers Australia’s Curly Haslam-Coates and Stan Zheng in their exploration of new emerging varieties from Tasmania. This educational tasting aims to showcase the potential of German\, Italian and other traditionally European varieties in the Tasmanian environment.\n\n\nTICKETS:\n⇒ Sommeliers Australia Members – $10 + booking fee\n \n⇒ Non-Members – $20 + booking fee \n  \nTO BOOK:\nBookings are essential and will be taken until 4pm\, Sunday 23 May\, unless booked out prior. \nCLICK HERE to book your tickets via Humanitix.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/tas-the-future-of-tasmania-emerging-varieties/
LOCATION:The Lounge by Frogmore Creek\, 18 Hunter Street\, Hobart\, TAS\, 7000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sommeliers Australia Events
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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] Discover Sangiovese
DESCRIPTION:  \nWATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Sangiovese \n\nIn this ‘Discover Variety’ online session\, we’re uncovering Sangiovese! \nWhat are the hallmarks of Sangiovese and how does winemaking interplay with terroir to create such diversity in style? \nJoin Sommeliers Australia’s Bridget Raffal (Where’s Nick Wine Bar) and Louella Mathews (Bibo Wine Bar)\, and their Sangiovese loving guests – importer\, Matt Paul (Trembath & Taylor) and winemaker\, Mark Walpole – as they explore the many different expressions of Sangiovese\, across both Italy and Australia – where the future is bright. \n  \nThe three wines: \n\n\n\nFighting Gully Road Sangiovese\, Beechworth VIC (750ml) – $32 RRP\n\n\nArgiano Rosso di Montalcino DOC\, Tuscany ITL  (750ml) – $43 RRP\n\n\nPoggerino Chianti Classico DOCG\, Tuscany ITL (750ml) – $45 RRP\n\n\n[Total value – $120 RRP]\n\n\n\n  \nTICKETS:\nTASTING TICKETS – ONLY 4 Tasting Tickets available.\nIncludes access to the Zoom session\, the 3 wines & delivery.\nAll Tasting Tickets must be purchased before 4pm\, Monday 10 May. \n⇒ Members Tasting Ticket – $85 + booking fee \n\nTo access the Members priced ticket\, Sommeliers Australia Members login at sommeliers.com.au and click the ‘Members Only Offers’ button on the dashboard for the Discover Sangiovese discount coupon code\, then proceed to Humanitix and apply the code at checkout.\n\n⇒ Non-Members Tasting Ticket – $95 + booking fee \nDISCOVER TICKETS\nBookings are essential.\nIncludes access to the Zoom session only.\nAttendees can take part using similar wines from their own cellars. \n⇒ Discover Ticket – FREE \n  \nTO BOOK:\nCLICK HERE to book your tickets via Humanitix. \n  \nThis session will be hosted on Zoom\, at 4pm AEST.\nTicket holders will be emailed the Zoom link and access info. \n  \nNote: If purchasing a Tasting Ticket\, there’s no need to register for a Discover Ticket as well. \n  \n  \nImage thanks to Wine Australia/Ian Routledge.
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