Sommeliers Australia 2024 National Annual General Meeting Monday 26 August 2024 11am-12pm AEDT HYBRID meeting: Optional in-person attendance in Melbourne, or online via Zoom Address for in-person attendance: Melbourne, Spaces Two MQ Two Melbourne Quarter Ground Floor, 697 Collins Street Docklands VIC 3008 Online attendance: Zoom link will be shared with registered attendees. Registration … Continued
* SOLD OUT * Join Sommeliers Australia’s Matt Dunne DipWSET (WSET Educator, Joval Wines) and guest facilitator Matt Irwin DipWSET (WSET Global) as they host this masterclass of 6 blind wines in a similar format to the Tasting Examination of the WSET Diploma in Wine: D3 Light Wines of the World exam. Under practice exam conditions, attendees … Continued
In celebration of great women in wine, Sommeliers Australia’s Committee members nationally have curated four brackets of wine made by Australian women winemakers. The winemakers and wines were selected by the Committee as being those that spoke truest to their hearts, and who they believe contribute greatly to the local wine landscape. Join our SA … Continued
Coonawarra Wine Region is hitting the road and you're invited to join Coonawarra's Vignerons at one of 4 metropolitan tasting events and 4 regional events. Featuring over 100 wines from up to 26 producers, it's the perfect opportunity to meet the makers and sample their fine drops. Sommeliers Australia members are warmly invited to attend … Continued
Victoria’s oldest gin distillery, MGC, is launching a pop-up Cellar Door Experience for the first time. The Cellar Door will run as a takeover of their neighbours Forest Edge Gembrook, a sprawling Yarra Valley event venue with beautiful gardens and views to match, over a 3 weekend period in August/September 2024. MGC distiller and winemaker, … Continued
Coonawarra Wine Region is hitting the road and you're invited to join Coonawarra's Vignerons at one of 4 metropolitan tasting events and 4 regional events. Featuring over 100 wines from up to 26 producers, it's the perfect opportunity to meet the makers and sample their fine drops. Sommeliers Australia members are warmly invited to attend … Continued
Coonawarra Wine Region is hitting the road and you're invited to join Coonawarra's Vignerons at one of 4 metropolitan tasting events and 4 regional events. Featuring over 100 wines from up to 26 producers, it's the perfect opportunity to meet the makers and sample their fine drops. Sommeliers Australia members are warmly invited to attend … Continued
Victoria’s oldest gin distillery, MGC, is launching a pop-up Cellar Door Experience for the first time. The Cellar Door will run as a takeover of their neighbours Forest Edge Gembrook, a sprawling Yarra Valley event venue with beautiful gardens and views to match, over a 3 weekend period in August/September 2024. MGC distiller and winemaker, … Continued
Course Description The WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines explores the wines of the world and includes a wine tasting in each class. The program has been designed to provide vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry with little knowledge of the broad range of international alcoholic beverages. It is … Continued
What and when? Monday 9.9.2024: a rare and exclusive opportunity to taste wine from the legends and rising stars of Victoria’s most exciting regions. Gippsland, Beechworth, Macedon Ranges (GBM) are combining for the first time to host an exclusive trade-only tasting event on 9.9.2024, from 1-4pm, Siglo rooftop, Spring Street Melbourne. Who's it for? Scheduled … Continued
Samuel Smith & Son and Negociants Australia are hosting their final release tasting of the year across the country. Wines on tasting include, but are not limited to the following: Australia: Ashton Hills Vineyard, Barringwood, Bekkers, Bleasdale Vineyards, Brokenwood, Chaffey Bros. Wine Co., Dalrymple Vineyards, Dandelion Vineyards, Heirloom Vineyards, Sisters Run, Cien Y Pico, Deviation … Continued
Samuel Smith & Son and Negociants Australia are hosting their final release tasting of the year across the country. Wines on tasting include, but are not limited to the following: Australia: Ashton Hills Vineyard, Barringwood, Bekkers, Bleasdale Vineyards, Brokenwood, Chaffey Bros. Wine Co., Dalrymple Vineyards, Dandelion Vineyards, Heirloom Vineyards, Sisters Run, Cien Y Pico, Deviation … Continued
Samuel Smith & Son and Negociants Australia are hosting their final release tasting of the year across the country. Wines on tasting include, but are not limited to the following: Australia: Ashton Hills Vineyard, Barringwood, Bekkers, Bleasdale Vineyards, Brokenwood, Chaffey Bros. Wine Co., Dalrymple Vineyards, Dandelion Vineyards, Heirloom Vineyards, Sisters Run, Cien Y Pico, Deviation … Continued
Samuel Smith & Son and Negociants Australia are hosting their final release tasting of the year across the country. Wines on tasting include, but are not limited to the following: Australia: Ashton Hills Vineyard, Barringwood, Bekkers, Bleasdale Vineyards, Brokenwood, Chaffey Bros. Wine Co., Dalrymple Vineyards, Dandelion Vineyards, Heirloom Vineyards, Sisters Run, Cien Y Pico, Deviation … Continued
ENTRIES NOW OPEN The Champagne Bureau is hosting a competition ahead of Champagne Day, and is looking for Australian Sommeliers and wine professionals to recommend their own personal style of Champagne Day celebration. Australia has been in the top ten export markets for Champagne for over 20 years and this success is in part due to … Continued
Victoria’s oldest gin distillery, MGC, is launching a pop-up Cellar Door Experience for the first time. The Cellar Door will run as a takeover of their neighbours Forest Edge Gembrook, a sprawling Yarra Valley event venue with beautiful gardens and views to match, over a 3 weekend period in August/September 2024. MGC distiller and winemaker, … Continued
AN ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATION FOR WINE PROFESSIONALS AND WINE ENTHUSIASTS. THE INDUSTRY MUST HAVE QUALIFICATION! This course is for individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines. This course provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making and key styles of wine from around the world. Upon completion you will be … Continued
In celebration of International Grenache Day on 20 September, in conjunction with McLaren Vale Grape Wine and Tourism Association, Sommeliers Australia are hosting a tasting event focusing on the impressive capacity that Grenache has as a carrier for terroir. Join our hosts Chris Ryan (Trader House) and Paddy Gilhooly (Thistledown Wines) as they guide you … Continued
Samuel Smith & Son and Negociants Australia are hosting their final release tasting of the year across the country. Wines on tasting include, but are not limited to the following: Australia: Ashton Hills Vineyard, Barringwood, Bekkers, Bleasdale Vineyards, Brokenwood, Chaffey Bros. Wine Co., Dalrymple Vineyards, Dandelion Vineyards, Heirloom Vineyards, Sisters Run, Cien Y Pico, Deviation … Continued
Samuel Smith & Son and Negociants Australia are hosting their final release tasting of the year across the country. Wines on tasting include, but are not limited to the following: Australia: Ashton Hills Vineyard, Barringwood, Bekkers, Bleasdale Vineyards, Brokenwood, Chaffey Bros. Wine Co., Dalrymple Vineyards, Dandelion Vineyards, Heirloom Vineyards, Sisters Run, Cien Y Pico, Deviation … Continued
Grenache & Gourmet Festival promises an exciting and diverse selection of events. Indulge in a variety of experiences, including exclusive tastings, gourmet food and wine journeys, and interactive masterclasses, all highlighting why McLaren Vale Grenache is recognised as some of the world’s best. Whether you are a seasoned wine lover or just beginning your journey, … Continued
The Revolution Continues! Bibendum are kicking off their seasonal Grower Champagne Offer with a grand tasting at French Saloon later this month. Taste 35 wines from six of Champagne's elite growers, including the latest addition to the portfolio, Bérêche et Fils. To give you a small flavour of what’s in store, you’ll get to taste … Continued
Sommeliers Australia x Victorian Wine Show Associate Judge Initiative: Wine Show Judging Masterclass In partnership with Sommeliers Australia, the Victorian Wine Show Council (VWS) is offering Sommeliers Australia members the unique opportunity to apply for one associate judge’s position at the 2024 Victorian Wine Show (29-31 October in Nagambie). Ten Professional members are invited to take … Continued
Join Vins de Loire at an exclusive annual trade tasting in Sydney. With its 800km of wine routes, the Loire offers a wealth of cultural landscapes listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and wine regions rich in their individuality. The vineyards of the Loire are the product of an extraordinary mosaic of soils and subsoils, … Continued
Grenache & Gourmet Festival promises an exciting and diverse selection of events. Indulge in a variety of experiences, including exclusive tastings, gourmet food and wine journeys, and interactive masterclasses, all highlighting why McLaren Vale Grenache is recognised as some of the world’s best. Whether you are a seasoned wine lover or just beginning your journey, … Continued
“A celebration of sake, food & culture of Japan” - Australian Sake Festival is returning to Sydney in 2024. The fun-packed Japanese festival “Sake Festival” - where visitors can taste Japanese sake and experience its rich and traditional culture - is returning for its third year in Sydney. The festival will be held at the … Continued
* APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5pm MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER * The Melbourne Royal Wine Awards is one of Australia’s oldest and most respected wine shows recognising and rewarding excellence in Australian winemaking. Established in 1883, the Melbourne Royal Wine Awards annually attracts around 2,500 entries from over 400 wineries from across the country. Melbourne Royal invites Professional … Continued
Grenache & Gourmet Festival promises an exciting and diverse selection of events. Indulge in a variety of experiences, including exclusive tastings, gourmet food and wine journeys, and interactive masterclasses, all highlighting why McLaren Vale Grenache is recognised as some of the world’s best. Whether you are a seasoned wine lover or just beginning your journey, … Continued
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