How can we make a wine experience memorable? How can we expand our pairing repertoire beyond steak & shiraz? As the world’s palate changes, it is time we kept up. So what does the future look like? Join Australian wine journalist, Tony Love as he moderates an exciting discussion about innovation in wine pairing and experiences with … Continued
International Sommelier Day (3 June) is the day to celebrate all things sommelier/sommellerie. Wine and beverage service is such an important part of the dining experience, sommeliers and their wine teams around the world should celebrate and be celebrated. Cheers!
This is the first level at which all prospective Master Sommeliers should begin. The course is run over two days with the examinations held on the morning of the third day. The content of the course covers: elementary practices in the vineyard and winemaking procedures. the grape varieties, origins, specific winemaking procedures and classifications for … Continued
The Certified Sommelier qualification is the primary certification for wine and beverage professionals in the Hospitality Industry and is intended to provide a meaningful qualification for the working Sommelier. The examination will recognise beverage professionals whose knowledge, skills and demeanour are worthy of the title – Certified Sommelier. The prerequisite for this examination is the … Continued
Become a French Wine Scholar! The Wine Scholar Guild Study and Certification program provides current, accurate and in-depth information on the wines and wine regions of France. Developed and administrated by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether … Continued
In conjunction with ASI (Association de la Sommellerie), Sommeliers Australia is pleased to announce the second edition of ASI Bootcamp, to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 11-14 September 2022. Designed as an intense training camp for sommeliers striving to achieve a new height in their career, ASI Bootcamp offers a three-day marathon of masterclasses and blind tastings with the best … Continued
WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover McLaren Vale Grenache In this Discover Variety session we’re mixing things up by looking at one variety, from three sub-regions, at three different price-points. Join Sommeliers Australia’s James Boden (National Wine Centre) and guest winemakers/Grenache fanatics Rob Mack (Aphelion), Skye Salter (Willunga 100) and Giles Cooke MW (Thistledown Wines) as … Continued
There is less than one year to go until the 18th Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference returns to Adelaide. The AWITC is the premier technical event for the Australian wine industry and the program includes a wide range of activities for you to take part in - the WineTech trade exhibition, plenary and Outlook sessions, … Continued
** LIVE TALK & TASTE EVENT ON INSTAGRAM @sommeliersaustralia ** Join Sommeliers Australia’s President Sarah Andrew (WSET) and her guest Farhad Bandesh as they chat about his journey into the world of wine and spirits in Australia, and taste a couple of products from the @bandeshwine_spirits range. COST: This online event is free – simply … Continued
WATCH THE RECORDING of COGSpitality With many hospitality businesses still in the COVID recovery phase, focusing on your underlying Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and profitability have never been more important. Join our highly regarded Committee members/COGS Managers (some may call them COGS Manipulators) David Murphy (One Penny Red, NSW), Matt Dunne (Joval Wine Group, … Continued
Sommeliers Australia's membership period rolls over annually on 1 July, so it's almost time to renew or purchase to make the most of your membership benefits! For the 2022/2023 membership period, Sommeliers Australia has responded to feedback from members and supporters, implementing two significant changes which will affect members: 1) We have made the membership renewal … Continued
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