WATCH THE RECORDING of Part 3 – Exploration of Fortified Wines: Port & Banyuls The fortified wines of Australia, France, Portugal and Spain have long held an esteemed place in the world of wine. While some wine drinkers consider fortifieds to be a curiosity, those in the know understand their relevance on a wine … Continued

  WATCH THE RECORDING of Part 2 – Exploration of Fortified Wines: Australian Fortifieds The fortified wines of Australia, France, Portugal and Spain have long held an esteemed place in the world of wine. While some wine drinkers consider fortifieds to be a curiosity, those in the know understand their relevance on a wine list … Continued

  WATCH THE RECORDING of Part 1 - Exploration of Fortified Wines: Sherry & Madeira The fortified wines of Australia, France, Portugal and Spain have long held an esteemed place in the world of wine. While some wine drinkers consider fortifieds to be a curiosity, those in the know understand their relevance on a wine … Continued

 * All Members invited to attend. Registration open until 5pm, 16 Sept *   Sommeliers Australia 2021 National Annual General Meeting Monday 20 September 2021, 11am-12pm AEST Held online via Zoom – registration is required In consideration of the ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19 restrictions and border closures, the 2021 AGM and will be conducted online (via Zoom). … Continued

  WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Corvina In this ‘Discover Variety’ online session, we’re exploring the versatility of Corvina! With its origins in Italy, Corvina is a dark-berried, thick-skinned variety that is versatile enough to be made in several styles – from approachable dry/off-dry fruit driven styles to richer, fuller 'Amarone' styles. See how adaptable … Continued

The Sydney Sommelier community is invited to join Sommeliers Australia NSW Committee Members Louella Mathews (bibo) and Ben Moechtar (The Certified Sommelier) for a cheeky afternoon aperitivo and check-in during lockdown 2.0. The Poor Toms 'Aperitivo Packs' previously advertised have all been allocated, but those Sydney somms who missed out on a pack can still register to take part! … Continued

 * For Professional members in lockdown *   Looking for a Tuesday night distraction? Need to see some different faces? Want to connect with other somms and wine folk... Then join us for Tuesday Night Drinks! Pour yourself a drink, login to Zoom and spend a hour catching up with other sommeliers and wine professionals stuck … Continued

** REGISTRATION NOW OPEN **   The hospitality industry is based on welcoming guests and offering them just that – hospitality – in a comfortable and nurturing environment. But as industry professionals, do we actually do enough to help our colleagues and peers feel welcome and supported in the workplace? What needs to change for the industry to become … Continued

  WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Garganega In this ‘Discover Variety’ online session, we’re exploring Garganega! From Soave Classico made with 'heroic viticulture' to the elegant sweetness of 'Vendemmia Tardiva', via a pitstop in the King Valley, join Sommeliers Australia's Jarrett Michael Buffington, Mirko Scanu (TWE) and their guest, certified sommelier and Italian wine educator … Continued

  WATCH THE RECORDING of Discover Sangiovese In this ‘Discover Variety’ online session, we’re uncovering Sangiovese! What are the hallmarks of Sangiovese and how does winemaking interplay with terroir to create such diversity in style? Join Sommeliers Australia's Bridget Raffal (Where's Nick Wine Bar) and Louella Mathews (Bibo Wine Bar), and their Sangiovese loving guests … Continued