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Experience the history and evolution of Australian wine at One Day Wine School

11 Apr 2018

Wine Australia is inviting the UK trade to explore the history and evolution of Australian wine at their One Day Wine School, a free educational session and tasting in London, Edinburgh and Bristol.

Tailored for industry professionals, the One Day Wine School provides a comprehensive overview of Australia’s history, climate, terroir, viticulture and winemaking whilst showcasing a range of evolving wine styles and what’s coming out of Australia today.

The sessions will be presented by some of the most respected wine writers, judges and presenters in the trade: Natasha Hughes MW, Alistair Cooper MW, Sarah Ahmed, Tom Cannavan and Ronan Sayburn MS.

Over the day guests will taste 32 wines, divided into themed flights which demonstrate the breadth and depth of contemporary Australian wine. Wines featured include great classics from Tyrrell’s Wines and Brokenwood Wines as well as artisans such as Mac Forbes and Vinteloper. The line-up includes less familiar styles: a skin contact natural wine from Alpha Box & Dice, a sparkling Shiraz from Dowie Doole and a Sagrantino from Oliver’s Taranga.

Laura Jewell MW, Wine Australia Regional General Manager EMEA, says:

“We had a very positive response to last year’s One Day Wine Schools, and so we’re delighted to take them to Edinburgh and Bristol this year as well as return to London. The Australian wine landscape is more exciting than ever, now is the time to challenge preconceptions and get up-to-date with Australian wine.”

Matthew Jukes, wine writer and publisher of www.matthewjukes.com highlights the evolution of Australian wine. He says:

“Fruit bombs, over-oaked chardonnay, porty reds and ‘sunshine in a glass’ are all a very distant memory. Today’s top Australian wines are perfectly balanced, refreshing, energetic, stunning value for money and first class.”

What the trade said about last year’s One Day Wine Schools:

“All wines were exciting and innovative, reflecting how far Australia has come.”

- Jean Smullen, freelance events manager and journalist

“I thought the tutors were excellent – highly knowledgeable, interesting and approachable.”

- Elise Jabaud, Alexander Wines

“Only wish I'd done it sooner!”

- Helen Walker, Frederic Robinson Limited

2018 One Day Wine School dates are:
  • Edinburgh – Tuesday 1 May – The Apex Waterloo Hotel, 23-27 Waterloo Place, EH1 3BH

Presenters: Natasha Hughes MW and Tom Cannavan

  • Bristol – Tuesday 8 May – Hotel du Vin, Narrow Lewins Mead, BS1 2NU

Presenters: Natasha Hughes MW and Alistair Cooper MW

  • London – Friday 15 June – Downer Room, Australia House, WC2B 4LA

Presenters: Sarah Ahmed and Ronan Sayburn MS

To register your place or for more information, please email Kirsty Savory on uk@wineaustralia.com
Please note that spaces are limited and Wine Australia may need to set up a waiting list.


For media enquiries please contact

Emma Baumann – Wine Australia
PR and Communications Manager
Phone: 0207 438 4669 / 0759 083 4514
Email: emma.baumann@wineaustralia.com
About Wine Australia
Wine Australia invests in research and development (R&D), marketing, disseminating knowledge, encouraging adoption, protecting the reputation of Australian wine and supporting the growth of international wine tourism in Australia. Wine Australia is an Australian Commonwealth Government statutory authority, established under the Wine Australia Act 2013, and funded by grape growers and winemakers through levies and user-pays charges and the Australian Government, which provides matching funding for RD&E investments.
 

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