Bounce into the spring season with some bubbly this year!
The Champagne Bureau will be holding a series of Champagne master classes across Australia that will provide a forum to taste and discuss a selection of non-vintage, vintage and other unique styles of champagne wines.
Classes will be taken by winners of the Vin de Champagne Award, proven champagne ambassadors who will share their knowledge and encourage the enjoyment and appreciation of champagne in Australia.
Master class dates and locations are as follows:
Sydney
Monday 22nd August 2011
The Hilton Hotel 488 George St Sydney, Level Two The State Room
Time: 6.00 – 7.30PM
Presenters: Huon Hooke and Greg Plowes
Adelaide
Wednesday 31st August
The Apothecary, 118 Hindley St Adelaide
Time: 5.30 – 7.00PM
Presenters: James Smith, Jane Bromley and Dr. Patrick Iland
Melbourne
Monday 29th August
Sofitel Melbourne, 25 Collins St Melbourne, La Trobe Ballroom
Time: 6.00 – 7.30PM
Presenters: Kate McIntyre MW and Martin Williams
Perth
Friday 2nd September
Frasers, Frasers Ave Kings Park West Perth
Time: 6.00 – 7.30PM
Presenters: Lexie Thompson and Steven Leslie
Brisbane
Tuesday 30th August
Sofitel Brisbane Central, 249 Turbot Street Brisbane
Time: 6.00 – 7.30PM
Presenters: Prof. Tim Sullivan and Martin McAdam
In 2010, Champagne imports to Australia totaled 3,687,140 making Australia the 9th largest export market for Champagne. Recent figures also show that per capita of champagne consumption is one bottle for every seven people, placing Australia in the top five countries for Champagne consumption in the world!
For more information or to book call (02) 9555 8891 or email assistant@drysdalecommunications.com.au