Sommeliers Australia presents....

As part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2010, Sommeliers Australia presents a range of events for newbies to the more experienced palate, from the serious to the just plain fun:

THE UNITED WINES OF THE AMERICAS
When: Sat Mar 13, 2pm till 4pm
Where: Entre Tapas y Vinos, 2/12 Fitzroy St St Kilda
Cost: $35 per person
To book: click here
Crossing both hemispheres, North & South America offer a vast array of wines and wine styles. From cool Casablanca Sauvignon to Canada's monumental sweet wines (and everything in between), there is something here to delight even the most demanding palate.

THE APPROPRIATELY LONG SOMMELIERS LUNCH
When: Sun Mar 14, 12.30pm till who knows
Where: Ormond Hall, 557 St Kilda Road, Melbourne (enter via Moubray St)
Cost: $135 per person
To book: click here
Now in its third year, this celebration of the fine art of matching beautifully crafted wines to some of Melbourne's most perfectly executed food, offers you an opportunity to experience first hand Melbourne food & wine at its pinnacle.

HOW NOT TO DRINK WINE LIKE A WANKER
When: Mon Mar 15, 5.30pm till 7.30pm
Where: RA @ Collins Quarter, 86A Collins Street, Melbourne
Cost: $35 per person
To book: click here
One of the most anticipated (and enjoyable!) events of the Festival, this annual assault on pomposity is on yet again. Join the delectable Ms Pearls, Lincoln 'Rocco' Riley and Dan 'Hollywood' Sims as they take positions on the front line.

THE LITTLE CHAMPAGNE HOUSE OF RA
When: Thu Mar 18, 5.30pm till 7.30pm
Where: RA @ Collins Quarter, 86A Collins Street, Melbourne
Cost: $55 per person
To book: click here
Undeniably one of Melbourne's finest venues for enjoying the delights that Champagne provides, the Champagne House of RA will exhibit an unforgettable foray into the intricacies and intrigue that keeps champagne on the tips of our lips.