Champagne Masterclass 2011

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The Champagne Bureau will mark the beginning of Spring with a series of Champagne master classes

across Australia. The classes will provide a forum to taste and discuss a selection of non-vintage,

vintage and other unique styles of Champagne wines.

In 2010, Champagne imports to Australia totalled 3,687,140 making Australia the ninth 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.

Master class dates and locations include:

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

Ballroom

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

 

Classes will be taken by winners of the Vin de Champagne Award. Organised every second year by

the Champagne Bureau, the Vin de Champagne Award seeks to find Champagne ambassadors who

will share their knowledge and encourage the enjoyment and appreciation of Champagne in

Australia.

 

In Australia, The Champagne Bureau represents the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne

(CIVC). The Bureau's main role is to educate trade and consumers on Champagne wines, along with

promoting and protecting the world-famous Champagne appellation

 

Comments  

 
0 #2 Masterclass bookingSally 2011-07-25 02:00
Yes, contact the hotel in which it is to be held, I think.
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-1 #1 MRRENAUD ALBOUZE 2011-07-25 01:53
Just a question on price p/person and availability. who to contact to reserve a place .Sofitel ?
Regards
Mr Renaud Albouze
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