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

WATCH THE RECORDING of The More, The Merrier: Inclusion & Accessibility in Hospitality & Tourism DID YOU KNOW: 4.4 million Aussies have a disability (1 in 5). This is expected to increase as our population ages. 32% of people with disabilities avoid going to restaurants & cafes, due to inaccessibility, lack of industry knowledge & … Continued

As part of the Wine Communicators of Australia (WCA) Webinar Program 2022, join Sommeliers Australia’s Vice President Bridget Raffal as she speaks with committee members/working sommeliers Sarah Atkinson (WA) and Noah Rozenfeld (VIC), and 2021 Judy Hirst Sommelier of the Year award winner, Xavier Vigier (Ten Minutes By Tractor), about trends in the industry, what is currently catching the eye of sommeliers/buyers and what it … Continued

WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Viognier In this ‘Discover Variety’ session, we delve into the oft maligned – yet equally capable of brilliance – white variety Viognier. Close to extinction in the 1960s, with only 14 hectares under vine worldwide (all grown in France), Viognier has seen a resurgence of sorts over the past few … Continued

WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Sake In this ‘Discover Variety’ session, we’re exploring the age old tradition of Sake! Join 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. … Continued

WATCH THE RECORDING of Champagne for International Women's Day On 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. Champagne is a region that has a long history of strong female role models. This event to celebrate International Women’s … Continued

WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover NoLo For our next 'Discover Variety' session, we're stepping away from grape varieties and delving into the current fastest growing beverage category... let's Discover NoLo! What is this NoLo (no- and low-alcohol) category all about and why it is gaining momentum rapidly globally? Join Sommeliers Australia's Sarah Andrew (Selador Wines/WSET … Continued

WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Albariño Welcome to the first of Sommeliers Australia’s ‘Discover Variety’ online tasting series for 2022! See off summer with Spain’s dynamic white variety, Albariño. Join Sommeliers Australia’s Osvaldo Tognella (Oster) and Wiremu Andrews (Dearth of a Salesman) as they compare wines from two sub-regions of the Rías Baixas alongside an … Continued

  WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Cabernet Sauvignon In our final 'Discover Variety' session for 2021, we delve into the widely-planted – and arguably the most noble – black grape in the world, Cabernet Sauvignon! Join Sommeliers Australia's Mirco Tarducci (Steve's) and Louella Mathews (bibo wine bar) and their guest – Zooming in live from … Continued

  WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Carmenere In this ‘Discover Variety’ online session, we’re exploring the mystery of Carmenere! Carmenere is an ancient grape variety, once known as THE grape of Bordeaux from Roman times. Now nearly extinct in Europe and only used as a blending component of modern Bordeaux reds for its colour, tannin … Continued