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SUMMARY:[SA] Grenache & Gourmet Festival (20 September - 7 October)
DESCRIPTION: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\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \nThe 18-day Event Program includes: \n\nGourmet Food and Wine: Delight in specially crafted menus that perfectly pair gourmet dishes with premium Grenache.\nExclusive Tastings: Chat with the winemakers\, gain behind-the-scenes access and enjoy vertical tastings of the region’s finest Grenache wines.\nRelaxed Gatherings: Savour the laid-back Vale lifestyle with casual events celebrating the perfect combination of food\, wine and music.\nMasterclasses: Learn from the experts about Grenache’s unique characteristics and why McLaren Vale is known as one of the great Grenache regions of the world.\n\nMcLaren Vale is renowned for its rich heritage of producing world-class Grenache. With some of the world’s oldest vines contributing to this esteemed reputation and a culture of innovative winemaking\, McLaren Vale continues to lead the new face of Australian wine. Grenache & Gourmet Festival not only showcases outstanding wines but also celebrates the region’s ever-growing reputation for culinary excellence\, pairing Grenache wines with the fresh local produce and gourmet delights that highlight the region’s gastronomic prowess. \n  \nFor more information\, please visit Grenache & Gourmet
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/sa-grenache-gourmet-festival-20-september-7-october-3/
LOCATION:McLaren Vale Wine Region\, McLaren Vale\, South Australia\, 5171\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[VIC] WSET Level 3 Award in Sake
DESCRIPTION:Join a 5-day intensive course\, perfect for both seasoned professionals and passionate enthusiasts with a foundational understanding of sake. \nThis course offers a detailed and comprehensive exploration of the techniques used in sake production\, revealing how these methods are skillfully combined to create the diverse and remarkable styles that brewers craft from a simple grain of rice. \nUpon successful completion\, you’ll earn a WSET certificate and a lapel pin to showcase your achievement. \nCourse dates: 7 Oct – 10 Oct 2024 9.30am-5pm\nExam: 11 Oct 10am-1pm \nRegistrations close on 27 Sept 2024 \nFor more information and to enrol\, click here. \n 
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-wset-level-3-award-in-sake-2/
LOCATION:Prince Wine Store\, 177 Bank St\, South Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3205\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Pannonia & the Danube: Central Europe's Wine Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Sommeliers Australia is hosting a unique tasting exploring the dynamic and exciting winegrowing regions of the Danube and Pannonian basin\, encompassing wine regions throughout Central Europe. \nJoin our hosts Wiremu Andrews (Dearth of a Salesman) and Andrew Wyse (Cardwell Cellars)\, and taste and discuss wines from Austria\, Slovakia\, and Hungary in this session. \nTopics covered will include the history of wine in this part of the world\, the wealth of native grape varieties\, and discuss recent developments in all three countries\, and the significance of these wine producing regions in the contemporary global wine landscape. \nSeats are limited – book early to avoid disappointment. \n  \nTO BOOK: \nBookings are essential. Tickets will be on sale until 4pm\, Sunday 6 October\, unless booked out prior. \n⇒ Sommeliers Australia Members – $30\nTo access Members priced ticket please login to your Membership Account before selecting tickets. \n⇒ Non-Members – $55 \n  \n  \nNot a member yet? \nSommeliers Australia membership can be purchased throughout the year at a pro rata price and you can gain instant access to all the benefits of membership. \nWith automated renewal options now in place\, it’s never been easier to keep your membership up to date. Click here to become a member today!
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-pannonia-and-the-danube/
LOCATION:Cardwell Cellars\, 461 Victoria Street\, Abbotsford\, VIC\, 3067\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sommeliers Australia Events
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SUMMARY:[SA] Coravin Presents - Adelaide: Premium and Imported Trade Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Coravin Australia invites you to attend their inaugural trade tasting event in Adelaide: Coravin Presents… \nMöet Hennessy Australia\nA Good Bunch\nAlkina\nBibendum\nConnect Vines\nDavid Ridge Wines\nDomaine Wine Shippers\nMezzanine\nPannell Enoteca\nRed and White\nTerroir Selections\nVinify \nJoin us and 12 of the finest importers\, distributors\, and producers\, as they showcase their most “Coravin-able” wines. \nThis event offers a rare opportunity to connect with the passionate people behind these exceptional wine portfolios and inspire you to curate a distinctive Coravin by the glass wine programme\, tailored specifically for your venue. \nWith limited spaces\, be sure to register now and secure your spot. \nYou’ll receive a digital tasting portfolio before the event\, as this will be a paperless event. \nDon’t miss out on this premier wine trade gathering designed for Adelaide’s wine trade!
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/sa-coravin-presents-adelaide-premium-and-imported-trade-tasting/
LOCATION:Longplay Bistro\, Pirie Street\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[NAT] The Champagne Bureau Competition: Champagne Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER \nThe 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. \nAustralia has been in the top ten export markets for Champagne for over 20 years and this success is in part due to the passionate wine professionals who recommend and serve Champagne to their customers and clients. \nYou could win three bottles of Champagne selected by The Champagne Bureau\, which represent the latest Champagne trends in Australia. \nFor full details on how to enter\, click here \n  \nEntries must be submitted by Friday 11 October – please email info@champagne.com.au with the subject ‘Champagne Day Celebration’. \nThe winner will be announced on Friday 18 October.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/champagne-day-competition/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Sommeliers Australia Events
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SUMMARY:[NSW] WSET Level 2 in Wines - Byron Bay - with Bacchus Academy
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nThe 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 ideal for those seeking a good level of product knowledge\, job skills and competencies in handling international wines and spirits. The program is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who wish to expand their knowledge of international wines. \nThose obtaining the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines will be able to interpret the labels of the major wines of the world and give basic guidance on appropriate selection and service\, as well as understand the principles of wine tasting and evaluation. \nCourse Dates\nDates are in AEST (UTC +10)\nMonday 14 October 2024 | 10am – 5pm\nMonday 21 October 2024 | 10am – 5pm\nMonday 28 October 2024 | 10am – 5pm\nRegistration closes Wednesday 2 October 2024 \nKey goals\nTo improve the wine knowledge of the candidate such that the candidate can converse with customers about the basic elements of wine and can better assist the customer with wine selection.\nTo gain an understanding of the key elements in matching food with wine.\nTo improve sales skills of the candidate in all areas of wine sales including restaurant\, hotel\, bar and bottle shop. \nContent\nFactors that influence the main styles of wine\nCharacteristics of the principal grape varieties\nKey labeling terms on a bottle to deduce the style and flavours of wines made in key regions and from the regions principal grape variety\nPrinciples of food & wine matching in relation to the wine styles being tasted and discussed\nWSET Systematic Approach to Tasting to produce descriptions of wines\nInformation and advice on the correct storage and service of wines\nParticipation in a one-hour multiple choice examination is required in the final session. \nWSET® Level 2 examination:\nComplete the program of training and successfully complete: \nA closed book examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions\nA total mark of 55% is required to achieve a pass.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nsw-wset-level-2-in-wines-byron-bay/
LOCATION:Byron Bay Service Club\, 132 Jonson St\, Byron Bay\, NSW\, 2481\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[QLD] WSET Level 2 in Wines - Gold Coast - with Bacchus Academy
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\nThe 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 ideal for those seeking a good level of product knowledge\, job skills and competencies in handling international wines and spirits. The program is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who wish to expand their knowledge of international wines. \nThose obtaining the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines will be able to interpret the labels of the major wines of the world and give basic guidance on appropriate selection and service\, as well as understand the principles of wine tasting and evaluation. \nCourse Dates\nDates are in AEST (UTC +10)\nMonday 14 October 2024 | 10am – 5pm\nMonday 21 October 2024 | 10am – 5pm\nMonday 28 October 2024 | 10am – 5pm\nRegistration closes Wednesday 2 October 2024 \nKey goals\nTo improve the wine knowledge of the candidate such that the candidate can converse with customers about the basic elements of wine and can better assist the customer with wine selection.\nTo gain an understanding of the key elements in matching food with wine.\nTo improve sales skills of the candidate in all areas of wine sales including restaurant\, hotel\, bar and bottle shop. \nContent\nFactors that influence the main styles of wine\nCharacteristics of the principal grape varieties\nKey labelling terms on a bottle to deduce the style and flavours of wines made in key regions and from the regions principal grape variety\nPrinciples of food & wine matching in relation to the wine styles being tasted and discussed\nWSET Systematic Approach to Tasting to produce descriptions of wines\nInformation and advice on the correct storage and service of wines\nParticipation in a one-hour multiple choice examination is required in the final session. \nWSET® Level 2 examination:\nComplete the program of training and successfully complete: \nA closed book examination consisting of 50 multiple choice questions\nA total mark of 55% is required to achieve a pass.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/wset-level-2-in-wines-gold-coast/
LOCATION:Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron\, Royal Esplanade\, Manly\, Queensland\, 4179\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241014T120000
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Coravin Presents - Melbourne: Premium and Imported Trade Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Coravin Australia invites you to attend their annual trade tasting event in Melbourne: Coravin Presents… \nMöet Hennessy Australia\nBibendum\nCellarhand\nClos Cachet\nCru Wines\nFranc About Wine\nHalle aux Vins\nThe Spanish Acquisition\nVinous\nViticult \nJoin us and 10 of the finest importers\, distributors\, and producers\, as they showcase their most “Coravin-able” wines. \nThis event offers a rare opportunity to connect with the passionate people behind these exceptional wine portfolios and inspire you to curate a distinctive Coravin by the glass wine programme\, tailored specifically for your venue. \nWith limited spaces\, be sure to register now and secure your spot. \nYou’ll receive a digital tasting portfolio before the event\, as this will be a paperless event. \nDon’t miss out on this premier wine trade gathering designed for Melbourne’s wine trade!
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-coravin-presents-melbourne-premium-and-imported-trade-tasting/
LOCATION:Cumulus Up\, 45 Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Walk On The WINE Side MELBOURNE
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a wine odyssey as you journey through the room\, savouring exquisite wines from every corner of Australia\, New Zealand and beyond. \nMingle with the winemakers themselves\, deep dive into their craft\, and ask burning questions about their unique creations. \n 
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-walk-on-the-wine-side-melbourne/
LOCATION:CQ Bar\, Queen Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[QLD] Vigneron - Brisbane
DESCRIPTION:Meet the grower-makers\, taste the place\, evolve the conversation.\nA curated tasting with producers who not only make the wine but also work the vines. These caretakers of the land are reshaping the regional identity of Australian wine\, expressing a true sense of place\, row by row\, cane by cane – from vine\, to grape\, to bottle. Because great wine begins where the grower works. Join us at this exclusive trade event and help drive the conversation about the uniqueness of place – or ‘terroir’\, if you will – in Australian wine\, shifting the focus from variety to the land itself. \n  \nApogee (Tasmania)\nAvani (Mornington Peninsula)\nDarling Estate (King Valley)\nGranjoux (Beechworth)\nJasper Hill Vineyard – Georgia’s Paddock (Heathcote)\nKenny (Clare Valley)\nLethbridge Wines (Geelong)\nMount Langi Ghiran (Grampians)\nMount Majura Vineyard (Canberra District)\nOcean Eight (Mornington Peninsula)\nOliver’s Taranga (McLaren Vale)\nPipan Steel Wines (Alpine Valleys)\nPizzini (King Valley)\nPyren Vineyard (Pyrenees)\nSouth by South West (Margaret River)\nStefano Lubiana (Tasmania)\nSwinney (Frankland River)\nThe Wine Farm (South Gippsland)\nThomas Wines (Hunter Valley)\nVinea Marson (Heathcote)\nVoyager (Margaret River)\nWeathercraft (Beechworth)\nWindows Estate (Margaret River)\nYarra Yering (Yarra Valley) \n…PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!!
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/qld-vigneron-brisbane/
LOCATION:Iris Rooftop\, Brunswick Street\, Fortitude Valley\, QLD\, 4006\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[NSW] Blind Tasting Group #1
DESCRIPTION:Tasting wines blind is the best way to improve your palate. But three things often stand in the way – it can be costly\, it takes up time\, and it can be intimidating. \nOur monthly blind tasting sessions eliminate all of these obstacles\, because for 1 hour it’s just between you and what’s in the glass! \nSimply book in\, turn up\, taste and expand your tasting ability\, with guidance from Sommeliers Australia’s hosts: \nLouella Mathews (President of Sommeliers Australia & Group Beverage Manager and Sommelier at Trippas White Group) \nElina Hannuksela (DipWSET\, Franc About Wine Area Manager) \nMichael Skyllas (CMS Advanced\, Trippas White Group Sommelier) \nAt the conclusion of each bracket\, your host will give a short summary on the key pointers for the tasting of the wine\, and how to get to the correct conclusions. \nFour different wines – two whites and two reds – will be tasted each month. Wines are chosen primarily for their typicity and are a mixed bag of varieties\, origins\, quality and price points. \nSuitable for anyone in the industry wanting to practice blind tasting in a structured way\, those studying WSET and CMS\, or anyone looking to shake up their ‘cellar palate’. \n  \n\nTO BOOK:\nBookings are essential for each session.\n  \n  ⇒ Sommeliers Australia Members – $20\n      To access Members priced ticket please login to your Membership Account before selecting tickets. \n  ⇒ Non-Members – $45 \n\n  \n  \nNot a member yet?Sommeliers Australia membership can be purchased throughout the year at a pro rata price and gain instant access to all the benefits of membership. \nWith automated renewal options now in place\, it’s never been easier to keep your membership up to date. Click here to become a member.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nsw-blind-tasting-group-1/
LOCATION:ESQ Bar + Dining\, Shop 1- 4\, Level 2/455 George Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:[NSW] WSET Level 3 Award in Sake
DESCRIPTION:Join a 5-day intensive course\, perfect for both seasoned professionals and passionate enthusiasts with a foundational understanding of sake. \nThis course offers a detailed and comprehensive exploration of the techniques used in sake production\, revealing how these methods are skillfully combined to create the diverse and remarkable styles that brewers craft from a simple grain of rice. \nUpon successful completion\, you’ll earn a WSET certificate and a lapel pin to showcase your achievement. \nCourse dates: 21 Oct – 25 Oct 2024 9am-4pm \nRegistrations close on 27 Sept 2024 \nFor more information and to enrol\, click here. \n  \n 
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nsw-wset-l3-sake/
LOCATION:Jicca Dining\, Military Road\, Neutral Bay\, NSW\, 2089\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Between You and The Glass: Blind Tasting Practice #8
DESCRIPTION:Tasting wines blind is the best way to improve your palate. But three things often stand in the way – it can be costly\, it takes up time\, and it can be intimidating. \nOur monthly blind tasting sessions eliminate all of these obstacles\, because for 1 hour it’s just between you and what’s in the glass! \nSimply book in\, turn up\, taste and expand your tasting ability\, with guidance from Sommeliers Australia’s hosts Gill Sykes (WSET Educator\, Melbourne Wine House) and Noah Rozenfeld (CMS Advanced\, Amaru). \nAt the conclusion of each bracket\, your host will give a short summary on the key pointers for the tasting of the wine\, and how to get to the correct conclusions. \nFour different wines – two whites and two reds – will be tasted each month. Wines are chosen primarily for their typicity and are a mixed bag of varieties\, origins\, quality and price points. \nSuitable for anyone in the industry wanting to practice blind tasting in a structured way\, those studying WSET and CMS\, or anyone looking to shake up their ‘cellar palate’. \n  \n\nTO BOOK:\nBookings are essential for each session.  Bookings close at 12pm\, Monday 21 October\, unless booked out prior.\n  \n  ⇒ Sommeliers Australia Members – $20\n      To access Members priced ticket please login to your Membership Account before selecting tickets. \n  ⇒ Non-Members – $45 \n\n  \n  \nNot a member yet?Sommeliers Australia membership can be purchased throughout the year at a pro rata price and gain instant access to all the benefits of membership. \nWith automated renewal options now in place\, it’s never been easier to keep your membership up to date. Click here to become a member.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-blind-tasting-8/
LOCATION:Cheese Cellar at Spring Street Grocer\, Spring Street\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Sommeliers Australia Events
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SUMMARY:[NSW] Vigneron - Sydney
DESCRIPTION:Meet the grower-makers\, taste the place\, evolve the conversation.\nA curated tasting with producers who not only make the wine but also work the vines. These caretakers of the land are reshaping the regional identity of Australian wine\, expressing a true sense of place\, row by row\, cane by cane – from vine\, to grape\, to bottle. Because great wine begins where the grower works. Join us at this exclusive trade event and help drive the conversation about the uniqueness of place – or ‘terroir’\, if you will – in Australian wine\, shifting the focus from variety to the land itself. \n  \nApogee (Tasmania)\nAvani (Mornington Peninsula)\nDarling Estate (King Valley)\nGranjoux (Beechworth)\nJasper Hill Vineyard – Georgia’s Paddock (Heathcote)\nKenny (Clare Valley)\nLethbridge Wines (Geelong)\nMount Langi Ghiran (Grampians)\nMount Majura Vineyard (Canberra District)\nOcean Eight (Mornington Peninsula)\nOliver’s Taranga (McLaren Vale)\nPipan Steel Wines (Alpine Valleys)\nPizzini (King Valley)\nPyren Vineyard (Pyrenees)\nSouth by South West (Margaret River)\nStefano Lubiana (Tasmania)\nSwinney (Frankland River)\nThe Wine Farm (South Gippsland)\nThomas Wines (Hunter Valley)\nVinea Marson (Heathcote)\nVoyager (Margaret River)\nWeathercraft (Beechworth)\nWindows Estate (Margaret River)\nYarra Yering (Yarra Valley) \n…PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!!
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/nsw-vigneron-sydney/
LOCATION:Establishment\, 252 George Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:International Champagne Day
DESCRIPTION:Champagne Day is celebrated on the fourth Friday of October globally. The Champagne Bureau is counting down to Champagne Day – a day for Champagne lovers around the world to celebrate with their favourite sparkling wine. \nBeing a part of Champagne Day is easy – all you need is Champagne.
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/international-champagne-day/
LOCATION:VIC
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[SA] Champagne Specialist Program
DESCRIPTION:The Champagne Specialist Program is a professional Champagne training program that has been created by the dedicated education department of Comité Champagne\, based in Épernay\, France. \nThe new educational course of study is aimed at wine professionals and hospitality industry personnel who want to develop their Champagne knowledge and skills. The program will debut in Sydney and Adelaide as part of the Comité Champagne’s new global education platforms. \nThe new Champagne Specialist Program will provide in-depth knowledge and expertise about the Champagne Appellation. Participants will taste 12 different Champagne cuvées to gain a comprehensive understanding of the history\, production methods\, and unique characteristics that define Champagne. The program aims to elevate the standards of Champagne service and appreciation within the Australian market. \nThe program runs Monday 28 October – Monday 11 October at Adelaide Wine and Spirits School at TAFE SA. \nFor further information about the course\, please see the website or contact info@champagne.com.au
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/sa-champagne-specialist-program/
LOCATION:TAFE SA\, Currie Street\, Adelaide\, SA\, 5000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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SUMMARY:[VIC] Vigneron - Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Meet the grower-makers\, taste the place\, evolve the conversation. \nA curated tasting with producers who not only make the wine but also work the vines. These caretakers of the land are reshaping the regional identity of Australian wine\, expressing a true sense of place\, row by row\, cane by cane – from vine\, to grape\, to bottle. Because great wine begins where the grower works. Join us at this exclusive trade event and help drive the conversation about the uniqueness of place – or ‘terroir’\, if you will – in Australian wine\, shifting the focus from variety to the land itself. \n  \nApogee (Tasmania)\nAvani (Mornington Peninsula)\nDarling Estate (King Valley)\nGranjoux (Beechworth)\nJasper Hill Vineyard – Georgia’s Paddock (Heathcote)\nKenny (Clare Valley)\nLethbridge Wines (Geelong)\nMount Langi Ghiran (Grampians)\nMount Majura Vineyard (Canberra District)\nOcean Eight (Mornington Peninsula)\nOliver’s Taranga (McLaren Vale)\nPipan Steel Wines (Alpine Valleys)\nPizzini (King Valley)\nPyren Vineyard (Pyrenees)\nSouth by South West (Margaret River)\nStefano Lubiana (Tasmania)\nSwinney (Frankland River)\nThe Wine Farm (South Gippsland)\nThomas Wines (Hunter Valley)\nVinea Marson (Heathcote)\nVoyager (Margaret River)\nWeathercraft (Beechworth)\nWindows Estate (Margaret River)\nYarra Yering (Yarra Valley) \n…PLUS MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!!
URL:https://sommeliers.com.au/event/vic-vigneron-melbourne/
LOCATION:fortyfivedownstairs\, 45 Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, VIC\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Trade Events
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