Sommeliers Australia

[VIC] Greenock Creek Masterclass - Melbourne Wine House
2024-11-28 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Melbourne Wine House, 133 Queens Bridge Street, Southbank, VIC, 3006, Australia
Winemaker Alex Peel will showcase the influence of vineyard origin on the flavour and character of the Greenock Greek range of wines. Take a journey through the Barossa Valley landscape. This is an opportunity to taste highly sought after wines that sit among some of Australia’s finest.
You will receive a guided tasting of the following ten wines:
2023 Moppa Grenache
2023 Cornerstone Grenache
2021 Barossa Shiraz
2021 Casey Shiraz
2021 Alice Shiraz
2021 Apricot Shiraz
2021 Seven Acre
2020 Third Estate Shiraz
2020 Fifteen claims Shiraz
2018 Roennfeldt Road Shiraz
The cost is $95 including wines, accompanied by gourmet nibbles and a two-hour guided tasting.
– One off discounted pricing on these wines will be available on the night.
– Limited places so please book early.
– Gift vouchers available. Please contact courses@winehouse.com.au for more information.

[VIC] Uncork The Mystery of Port Mastercass
2024-11-22 18:30 - 20:00
At this masterclass you will learn all about the various styles, surprising serving suggestions, the 500 year history and the hedonistic magic that surrounds this amazing Portuguese classic. Take a tutored taste through the various Port categories from Ruby to Vintage and everything in between. Hosted by the enigmatic Domaine Wine Shipper’s Importer Luke Campbell. This is a pre-silly season event not to be missed.
On tasting will be two of the leading Port Houses: Taylors and Fonseca
– Taylors Chip Dry White
– Taylors Fine Ruby
– Fonseca LBV 2018
– Taylors Fine Ruby
– Fonseca LBV 2018
– Taylors Vintage halves 2018
– Fonseca Vintage 2016
– Fonseca Tawny 10year old
– Fonseca Tawny 20 year old
– Fonseca Tawny 30 year old
The Ports will be accompanied by gourmet nibbles and One off discounted pricing on gift boxed items will be offered on the night.
The tasting will be held at the Wine House Tasting Room 22nd of November 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Please Note

Limited places so please book early.
Gift vouchers available. Please contact courses@winehouse.com.au for more information.

[VIC] Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 (CLASSROOM/ONLINE ) with Wine House
2024-09-16
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 able to assess wines accurately and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.
It is highly recommended for candidates to complete Level 2 prior to commencing Level 3
This is a blended course option where students will have access to WSET’s online classroom as well as four two-hour tasting sessions on-site in Melbourne. During the tasting sessions students will have the chance to calibrate their palate in a tutored class setting.
Detailed Course Dates and Times:
Online Course starts: Monday 16th of September 2024 (Online)
Online Zoom tutorial: Thursday 10th of October at 2pm (Zoom)
Online Course ends: Sunday 17th of November 2024 (Online)
Tasting Sessions: Monday 25th of November 11am-4pm (2x2h sessions) (@Wine House) & Tuesday 26th of November 11am-4pm (2x2h sessions) (@Wine House)
Classroom Exam: Wednesday 27th of November 2024, 2pm @Wine House
The tasting sessions and exam will be held at Wine House (133 Queens Bridge St, Southbank)
Candidates must book in no later than 12pm (noon, Melbourne time) on Friday the 6th of September 2024.
For more details: https://winehouse.com.au/classroom-online-wine-spirit-education-trust-wset-level-3-16-09-24/

[VIC] Germany & Austria - The Great Discovery Masterclass
2024-07-25 18:30 - 20:30
Taste some off the finest imports from Germany and Austria with host Patrick Walsh.
Think you know the wines of Germany and Austria? Drink again! This is a fantastic chance to try some outstanding wines from both Germany and Austria with leading Melbourne wine importer Patrick Walsh.
Held in the Wine House Tasting rooms Thursday 25th of July 6:30pm – 8:30pm, this tutored tasting will guide you through some of the finest wines on the market from both countries, whilst also getting a chance to work on your German pronunciation!!
The cost is $95 which includes 10 wines, accompanied by gourmet nibbles and a two-hour guided tasting.
For more info: https://winehouse.com.au/germany-austria-the-great-discovery-masterclass/

[VIC] Piemonte Wine Masterclass
2024-07-19 18:30 - 20:30
Explore the different styles of wine from this beguiling region.
Join us for a deep dive into all things Piemonte in this two-hour Masterclass, hosted by Italian wine expert Hilary Fordham.
Held in the Wine House Tasting rooms Friday 19th of July 6:30pm – 8:30pm, this tutored tasting will give you a chance to taste some of the extraordinary wines produced in Piemonte, from Italian Chardonnay (a wine style rapidly gaining recognition) to various expressions of Nebbiolo and everything in between.
The cost is $95 which includes 10 wines, accompanied by gourmet nibbles and a two-hour guided tasting.
For more details: https://winehouse.com.au/piemonte-masterclass-19-07-24/

[VIC] Australian Women Winemakers
2024-07-08 14:00 - 16:00
* TICKETS EXTENDED UNTIL 4pm SUNDAY 7 JULY *
In celebration of great women in wine, Sommeliers Australia’s Committee members nationally have curated 4 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 VIC Committee host Gill Sykes DipWSET (Melbourne Wine House) and special guest, winemaker Steffi Snook (Yayoi Wines), as they walk you through this tasting that showcases the ethos, history, journey, and the land on which our women winemakers have chosen to set roots and produce wines of exceptional quality.

TO BOOK:
Bookings are essential. Ticket ales have been extended until 4pm, Sunday 7 July, unless booked out prior.

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[VIC] Moss Wood Masterclass
2024-06-28 18:30 - 20:30
Taste latest release and back vintage wines from Moss Wood in this exclusive Masterclass, hosted by brand ambassador Jason Tozer.
Moss Wood owners Clare & Keith Mugford have been producing outstanding, age-worthy wines from dry-farmed, low yielding vineyards for over 40 years!
This celebratory tutored Masterclass will feature all the current releases including Moss Wood Cabernet 2021 and Ribbon Vale Merlot and Cabernet alongside back vintages of these wines to showcase how well they drink in youth and just how magnificently they age. We will also be featuring the current release Chardonnay and excitingly 3 vintages of a relatively new wine for Moss Wood ‘The Elsa’ white. Join us for this exciting line up!
The event will be held on Friday the 28th of June, 6:30pm – 8:30pm in our Tasting Room at the Wine House.
The cost is $95 which includes 9 wines, accompanied by gourmet nibbles and a two-hour guided tasting.
For more details and to book see website: https://winehouse.com.au/moss-wood-masterclass-28-06-24/

[VIC] WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Classroom) with Melbourne Wine House
2024-06-25 11:00 - 18:00
INTENSIVE 3 DAY ACCREDITED COURSE
THE WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES IS A BEGINNER- TO INTERMEDIATE-LEVEL QUALIFICATION EXPLORING WINES.
This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You will gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you will explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.
Wine tasting is a part of every session. There is a strong European focus.
The course will be held at the Wine House (133 Queens Bridge St, Southbank)
This course runs for three days from Tuesday the 25th of June to Thursday the 27th of June 2024, 11am – 6pm.
Please note the course examination will be on the final day, Thursday the 27th of June , at 5pm.
Course Programme:
How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Syrah/Shiraz
The style and quality of wines: made from 22 regionally important grape varieties; produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of: sparkling wines and fortified wines
Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
STUDENTS MUST BOOK IN BY 12PM ON WEDNESDAY THE 12TH OF JUNE 2024.
Read More: https://winehouse.com.au/classroom-wine-spirit-education-trust-wset-level-2-25-06-24/

[VIC] Italian Taste the Terroir Masterclass
2024-06-21 18:30 - 20:30
Join us at this exclusive Italian Masterclass hosted by Wine House’s Italian wine expert Paolo Elisei.
Italy has several unique indigenous varieties, all with their own defining characters.
In this masterclass we will look closer at five of the most significant varieties of Italy and compare how they express themselves when grown in different regions within the country. This tutored tasting of the varied terroirs of Italy is a fun and informative way to learn more about the many distinctive areas of Italy.
You will taste 10 different wines from 5 different varieties and learn key background information. The tasting will include both white and red wines.
The cost is $95 which includes 10 wines, accompanied by gourmet nibbles and a two-hour guided tasting.
You can see full details and book at: https://winehouse.com.au/italian-taste-the-terroir-masterclass-21-06-24/

[VIC] Cullen Masterclass at Melbourne Wine House
2024-05-02 18:30 - 20:30
JOIN US AT THIS EXCLUSIVE CULLEN WINES MASTERCLASS, HOSTED BY WINEMAKER VANYA CULLEN
With over 40 years of winemaking experience, Vanya Cullen knows a thing or two about making extraordinary wines. Join us and spend an evening with Vanya as she talks us through what makes her wines special, as well as her views on biodynamic vineyard practices.
Participants will taste Cullen’s latest releases, a new Cuvee, the iconic Diana Madeline, as well as two back vintages.
The event will be held on Thursday the 2nd of May, 6:30pm – 8:30pm in our Tasting Room at the Wine House.
You will receive a guided tasting of the following ten wines

Cullen Mangan 2023
Cullen Grace Madeline 2023
Cullen Kevin John 2023
Cullen Amber Wine 2023
Cullen Dancing in the Moonlight 2023
Cullen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2023
Cullen Ephraim 2023
Cullen Diana Madeline 2019
Cullen Diana Madeline 2021
Cullen Diana Madeline 2022

The cost is $95 which includes 10 wines, accompanied by gourmet nibbles and a two-hour guided tasting.

One off discounted pricing on some of these wines will be available on the night.
Limited places so please book early.
Gift vouchers available. Please contact courses@winehouse.com.au for more information.

Visit our website to book for tickets: https://winehouse.com.au/cullen-masterclass-02-05-24/

[VIC] Best's Great Western Masterclass at Melbourne Wine House
2024-04-19 18:30 - 20:30
TAKE THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO TASTE WINES FROM ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S MOST HISTORICAL WINERIES WITH 5TH GENERATION VIGNERON HAMISH THOMSON
Best’s Wines is one of Australia’s oldest and continuously family owned and operated wineries. They have been making wines in Great Western for more than 150 years and have curated an array of stories and wines along the way. Join us as we taste through some of their current range and look back over years past.

The event will be held on Friday the 19th of April 2024, 6:30pm – 8:30pm in our Tasting Room at Wine House.

You will receive a guided tasting of the following wines:

Best’s Foudre Ferment Riesling 2023 (New Release)
Best’s Great Western Rosé 2021
Best’s Great Western Pinot Noir 2023 (New Release)
Best’s Young Vine Pinot Meunier 2023 (Pre-Release)
Best’s Great Western Sparkling Shiraz 2019
Best’s Great Western Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Best’s Great Western Bin 1 Shiraz 2020
Best’s Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz 2020 (New Release)
Best’s Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz 2014
Best’s Great Western Bin 0 Shiraz 2009
Best’s Thomson Family Shiraz 2019

The cost is $95 which includes wines, accompanied by gourmet nibbles and a two-hour guided tasting.

One off discounted pricing on some of these wines will be available on the night.
Limited places so please book early.
Gift vouchers available. Please contact courses@winehouse.com.au for more information.

Courses and events policy
If you are unable to attend an event or course at the Wine House you must give us 5 working days notice and we can transfer you to another course or give you a course/event credit for the total amount you have paid. No refunds or transfers will be given within 5 working days of the course/event start date.
