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SUMMARY:[VIC] Italian Wine Scholar Prep - 03/03/2022 at Melbourne Wine House
DESCRIPTION:BECOME AN ITALIAN WINE SCHOLAR \nThe Wine Scholar Guild is an highly regarded\, internationally recognised Wine Education body which provides in depth insight into specific wine producing countries. \nThe Italian Wine Scholar prep course is a 4 session course designed to address the needs of the inquisitive wine enthusiast and aspiring wine professional alike. As a foundation course\, IWS Prep remains accessible but is content-rich and full of cultural highlights and fine Italian wine. \nThe 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. \nIWS Prep is your passport to understanding Italian wine. \n  \nThis course is delivered over four sessions on the following dates; \n03/03/22: 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Introduction and Sparkling Wine of Italy \n05/03/22: 12pm – 3pm – Northern Italian Reds and Whites \n10/03/22: 6:30pm – 9:00pm – Central Italian Reds and Whites \n17/03/22: 6:30pm – 9:00pm – Southern Italian Reds and Whites \n31/03/22: 6:30pm – Exam \n  \nLocation: Wine House Upstairs Tasting Rooms\, 133 Queensbridge St\, Southbank \n  \nPremium wine tasting is a feature of each session\, along with valuable insight into the content along with learning aids. The price of the course includes access to the IWSprep online resources for 1 year. \nThe exam consists of a 45 minute multiple choice theory paper and on passing students receive a certificate\, pin and ‘IWSprep’ post-nominal. \n* Only available to fully vaccinated patrons\, in line with Victorian Government COVID-19 directives. \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  \nFor all enquiries\, please contact courses@winehouse.com.au.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/italian-wine-scholar-prep-03-03-2022-at-melbourne-wine-house/
LOCATION:Wine House Tasting Rooms\, 133 Queensbridge Street\, Southbank\, Victoria\, 3006\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[NAT] Registration now open: ASI Diploma Certification Exam
DESCRIPTION:Diploma registration is open until Friday 4 March.\nOn Monday 14 March 2022\, ASI in conjunction with Sommeliers Australia\, is again offering the ‘International ASI Diploma for Sommelier’ certification exam. The 2022 exam will be offered in both Melbourne and Sydney\, and is a major opportunity for sommeliers in Australia to gain international accreditation. \nThe exam will be run by Sommeliers Australia\, and gives Sommeliers Australia ‘Professional’ members working as sommeliers the opportunity to achieve an internationally recognised standard of sommellerie. \nThe ‘International ASI Diploma for Sommelier ‘certification exam has been created to help: \n\nDevelop the Sommelier profession;\nEnhance the quality of Sommeliers worldwide;\nEstablish international standards for Sommeliers.\n\n  \nCANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY \nCandidates must be fully financial Sommeliers Australia ‘Professional’ members\, working as a sommelier (in restaurants\, wine bars\, wine retail\, distribution\, etc)\, with at least 3 years sommelier experience. \nCandidates must have completed at least WSET Level 3 or CMS Certified OR have equivalent industry experience. \nCandidates can sit the exam in English\, French or Spanish (the three official ASI languages). However\, candidates who complete the exam in their native language\, will only be eligible to receive the Bronze level of accreditation. Candidates who complete the exam in a foreign language will be eligible to receive Silver or Gold accreditation. \nPotential candidates can view the 2022 ASI Diploma Competencies here. \n  \nRegistration for the ASI Diploma closes on Friday 4 March 2022. \nClick here for more information regarding the ASI Diploma\, candidate eligibility and to register. \n 
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nat-registration-now-open-asi-diploma-certification-exam/
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SUMMARY:[NSW] Court of Master Sommeliers - Advanced Sommelier Certificate (5 days)
DESCRIPTION:By invitation only\nThe Advanced Sommelier Certificate course is intended for persons with extensive wine service experience and who wish to develop their knowledge and service skills to a higher level. \nProspective candidates should be aware that the level is significantly higher than the Certified Sommelier Certificate and that it is\, therefore\, necessary to carry out considerable study in preparation for this course. \nThe programme is conducted over five days\, with the final two and a half days devoted to examinations. \nThe lectures are presented by Master Sommeliers using a power-point format interspersed with a number of wine tastings\, plus a practical service demonstration. \nCandidates who satisfactorily gain this certificate will be able to: \n\nDiscuss\, recommend and serve aperitifs\, spirits and liqueurs\, displaying a sound knowledge of the products.\nSelect\, prepare and position glassware necessary for the service of drinks in the lounge\, restaurant\, function room or private suite.\nPresent\, offer\, prepare (decanting where necessary) and serve wines\, demonstrating a high degree of efficiency and proficiency.\nDiscuss menu content and wine lists\, recommending wines to accompany food\, displaying a sound knowledge of the products\, their vintages and characteristics.\nHandle queries and complaints with skill and diplomacy.\nDemonstrate a sound knowledge of Beverage Management including an ability to train beverage servers.\nDemonstrate an ability to sell.\nOrally describe the characteristics of wines.\nAnalyse classic styles of wine\, identifying where appropriate\, grape varieties\, country and district of origin\, vintage and quality level.\n\n  \nDate:                      March 6 – 10\, 2022 \nAvailability:             Fully Booked – applications closed \n  \nFor more information please contact the Court of Master Sommeliers Oceania: info@courtofmastersommeliers.com.au
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nsw-court-of-master-sommeliers-advanced-sommelier-certificate-5-days-3/
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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] Raise a glass of Champagne for International Women’s Day!
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING of Champagne for International Women’s Day \n\nOn the eve of International Women’s Day\, join Sommeliers Australia and the Champagne Bureau Australia to take part in a unique technical discussion about Champagne wine. \nChampagne is a region that has a long history of strong female role models. This event to celebrate International Women’s Day was conceived by Sommeliers Australia President Sarah Andrew\, and generously supported by the Champagne Bureau Australia\, to recognise the work that Sommeliers Australia’s in doing in the Diversity and Inclusion space\, in creating a safe and inclusive workspace for all sommeliers regardless of gender or identity. \nThe technical discussion will cover the importance of the diverse gender roles within the Champagne industry and while some names have world-wide recognition\, others are less known but equally important to the success of Champagne internationally; highlighting the balanced view of Champagne vineyards and Champagne production in recognising talented and creative winemakers from across Champagne. \nAs part of the technical discussion\, also on offer is an opportunity to taste a specially selected Champagne Cuvée focusing on diversity in the Champagne region as a whole and the role of female winemakers. \nFour special Cuvées for the tasting have been selected from both the Grower and House categories and from across the region to shine a spotlight on the diversity of Champagne found in the region. Each wine represents the very best of Champagne – and may be a great chance to discover something new from the appellation of Champagne. \n  \nMarc Chauvet Intitiales 2012 (Rilly-la-Montagne) – winemaker Clothilde Chauvet \nChampagne Ayala Blanc de Blancs 2014 (Aÿ) – winemaker Caroline Latrive \nLacourte-Godbillon MiPentes (Eceuil) – winemaker Geraldine Lacourte \nChampagne Henriot Blanc de Blancs (Reims) – winemaker Alice Tetienne \n  \nAttendees wishing to partake in the tasting component can book a IWD Tasting Ticket to receive 1 x 750ml Champagne\, selected at random. Bring a group of friends or colleagues together to listen to the discussion and sample a delicious Cuvée. \n  \nOnly 12 IWD Tasting Tickets are available – so book your IWD Tasting Ticket today! \n  \nTICKETS: \nREGISTRATION for Technical Discussion\n⇒ Members & Non-Members: FREE but registration is essential.\nRegistration must be made before 4pm\, Sunday 6 March to receive the Zoom link.\nIncludes access to the Zoom discussion only.\nAttendees can take part using similar Champagnes from their own cellars. \nTASTING TICKETS \nIncludes access to the Zoom discussion\, 1 x 750ml Champagne (selected at random) & delivery.\nAll Tasting Tickets must be purchased before 2pm\, Wednesday 16 February. \n⇒ Members Tasting Ticket – $25 + booking fee \n\nTo access the Members priced ticket\, Sommeliers Australia Members login at sommeliers.com.au and click the ‘View Members Offers’ button on the dashboard for the Champagne for IWD discount coupon code\, then proceed to Humanitix and apply the code at checkout.\n\n⇒ Non-Members Tasting Ticket – $120 + booking fee \n  \nTO BOOK: \nCLICK HERE to register or book your IWD Tasting Ticket via Humanitix. \n  \n  \nThis session will be hosted on Zoom\, at 7pm AEDT.\nRegistered attendees & ticket holders will be emailed the Zoom link and access info. \n  \nNote: If purchasing a IWD Tasting Ticket\, there’s no need to Register separately.
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SUMMARY:[NAT] ‘International ASI Sommelier Diploma’ Certification Exam
DESCRIPTION:On Monday 14 March 2022\,  ASI (Association de la Sommellerie Internationale)\, in association with Sommeliers Australia\, will again offer the ‘International ASI Sommelier Diploma’ certification exam to local sommeliers\, which is a major opportunity for sommeliers in Australia to gain international accreditation. \nThe day-long exam will be run by Sommeliers Australia\, and gives ‘Professional’ members working as Sommeliers the opportunity to achieve an internationally recognised standard of sommellerie. \nThe ‘International ASI Sommelier Diploma’ certification exam has been created to help: \n\nDevelop the Sommelier profession;\nEnhance the quality of Sommeliers worldwide;\nEstablish international standards for Sommeliers.\n\nApplicants must be working Sommeliers (in restaurants\, wine bars\, wine retail\, distribution\, etc)\, with at least 3 years sommelier experience. \n  \nRegistration for the ASI Diploma is open until Friday 4 March 2022. \nClick here for more information regarding the ASI Diploma\, candidate eligibility and to register. \n  \nClick here for more information regarding the Sommeliers Australia D&I – ASI Diploma Scholarship (2022) for women/non-binary sommeliers. \n  \n  \nNOTE: All candidates are responsible for any travel/accommodation costs incurred.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nat-international-asi-sommelier-diploma-certification-exam-2/
LOCATION:VIC
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SUMMARY:[ONLINE] Discover Sake
DESCRIPTION:WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Sake \n\nIn this ‘Discover Variety’ session\, we’re exploring the age old tradition of Sake! \nJoin Sommeliers Australia’s Loïc Avril (Lucas Group)\, WSET Sake educator Melissa Mills (Sake Connect) and sommelier/educator/sake aficionado\, Leanne Altmann (Trader House Group) for this 90 minute session\, as they discuss and taste four distinct sake styles. \nUnderstand the journey from the rice paddy and solid-state grain to the enticing unique alcoholic beverage known as ‘sake’. Explore the spectrum of sake styles focusing on key ingredients\, the role of micro-organisms\, and flavour profiles. Uncover food pairing relationships then step into a sake brewer’s boots and examine the production choices that shaped the sake. \n  \nThe four sake under discussion are: \n\n\n\nKatsuyama Ken Junmai Ginjo\, Miyagi JPN (180ml) – $21 RRP\n\n\nChikurin Junmai Fukumari\, Okayama JPN (300ml) – $26 RRP\n\n\nImada Seaside Sparkling\, Hiroshima JPN (300ml) – $24 RRP\n\n\nKinkon Kijoshu\, Tokyo JPN (300ml) – $42 RRP\n\n\n[Total value – $113 RRP]\n\n\n\n  \nTICKETS: \nTASTING TICKETS \nIncludes access to the Zoom session\, the 4 sake & delivery.\nAll Tasting Tickets must be purchased before 2pm\, Wednesday 9 March. \n⇒ Members Tasting Ticket – $83 + booking fee \n\nTo access the Members priced ticket\, Sommeliers Australia Members login at sommeliers.com.au and click the ‘View Members Offers’ button on the dashboard for the Discover Sake Tasting discount coupon code\, then proceed to Humanitix and apply the code at checkout.\n\n⇒ Non-Members Tasting Ticket – $100 + booking fee \n  \nDISCOVER TICKETS\nBookings must be made before 4pm\, Sunday 27 March to receive the Zoom link.⠀\nIncludes access to the Zoom session only.\nAttendees can take part using similar sake from their own cellars. \n⇒ Members Discover Ticket – FREE\n \n\nTo access the Members priced ticket\, Sommeliers Australia Members login at sommeliers.com.au and click the ‘View Members Offers’ button on the dashboard for the Discover Sake discount coupon code\, then proceed to Humanitix and apply the code at checkout.\n\n⇒ Non-Members Discover Ticket – $10 + booking fee\n \n  \nTO BOOK: \nCLICK HERE to book your tickets via Humanitix. \n  \nThis session will be hosted on Zoom\, at 3pm AEDT.\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  \nPhoto: Sake Connect
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SUMMARY:[TAS] BYO & Fried Chicken Night
DESCRIPTION: * Event to be rescheduled *\n  \nTo kick off the year join Sommeliers Australia’s Tasmania Event Committee\, snack on tasty Rude Boy fried chicken and share a favourite bottle of wine. Talk wine\, food and and the industry at large… and maybe indulge in a cocktail or two afterwards! \nBYO an old favourite or a new fried chicken-worthy match to share\, and get ready to uncover some nostalgic or surprising pairings. \n  \nTICKETS:\n\n⇒ Sommeliers Australia Members & Non-Members – $28 + booking fee \n\nTicket price covers:\n\nSet menu\nCorkage for BYO per person\n\n\nCOVID dining restrictions must be adhered to.\n\nNOTE: Event is limited to 10pax. \n  \nTO BOOK:\nBookings are essential and will be taken until 12pm\, Tuesday 29 March\, unless booked out prior. \nCLICK HERE to book your tickets via Humanitix. \n\n  \n  \nPhoto: Rude Boy Hobart
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/tas-byo-fried-chicken-night/
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