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8 WA The Boys from Alsace & Austria ...	9 NSW The Boys from Alsace & Austria ...	10	11	12	13 VIC The United Wines of the America's	14 VIC The Appropriately Long Sommelier Lunch
15 SA The Boys from Alsace & Austria... VIC How Not to Drink Wine Like a Wanker ...	16	17	18 VIC The Little Champagne House of RA	19	20 VIC A Biodynamic Wine Day	21
22	23 NSW Piedmont - Vajra & more....	24	25	26	27	28
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MAR 13		The United Wines of the America's VIC 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 tasting format will be a relaxed, stand up and leisurely affair where you'll be able to take you time exploring the wines from Canada, the US of A, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and even (we're hoping!) Brazil. For further information email us at info@sommeliers.com.au More info and pricing »   WHEN: Saturday 13 March, 2pm till 4pm WHERE: Entre Tapas y Vinos, 2/12 Fitzroy St St Kilda COST: $35 (per person)

MAR 14		The Appropriately Long Sommelier Lunch VIC 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. So enjoy a leisurely lunch of 5 courses, 2 wines with each course, a focus on regional Victoria and plenty of beer afterward (we like beer). Perhaps don't make any dinner plans! For further information email us at info@sommeliers.com.au More info and pricing »   WHEN: Sunday 14 March, 12.30pm till ??? WHERE: Ormond Hall, 557 St Kilda Road, Melbourne (enter via Moubray St)

MAR 15		The Boys from Alsace & Austria... SA Visit the seductive flavours of world class whites from Austria and Alsace through the eyes of one of their own. Bert Salomon hosts what will be an invaluable insight into gruner veltliner, pinot blanc, pinot gris and riesling of all shapes and sizes in an explorational and educational look into the world of Austria and Alsace. Sit in on a relaxed master class hosted by Bert Salomon (Undof Salomon) and the South Australia Sommeliers Australia committee.. DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR GLASSES! More info and pricing »   WHEN: Monday 15 March, 4:00-6:00pm WHERE: Chesser Cellars, 29 Chesser St, Adelaide COST: $0.00 (Member Price) $25.00 (Non-Members)

MAR 15		How Not to Drink Wine Like a Wanker ... VIC 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. For further information email us at info@sommeliers.com.au More info and pricing »   WHEN: Monday 15 March, 5.30pm till 7.30pm WHERE: RA @ Collins Quarter, 86A Collins Street, Melbourne

MAR 18		The Little Champagne House of RA VIC 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. So join us for a relaxed, informal, stand up tasting of over 12 different champagne houses ranging from the famous Grandes Marques to the smaller, grower producers. For further information email us at info@sommeliers.com.au More info and pricing »   WHEN: Thursday 18 March, 5.30pm till 7.30pm WHERE: RA @ Collins Quarter, 86A Collins Street, Melbourne

MAR 23		Piedmont - Vajra & more.... NSW Sommeliers Australia, NSW - Piedmont Tasting: General Piedmont Overview featuring the wines of Vajra Winery, plus other examples of the Piedmont region. > Date: Tuesday 23rd March 2010 > Time: 3pm to 5pm > Location: Wildfire Restaurant. Overseas Passenger Terminal. The Rocks > Cost: $25 Sommeliers Australia members; $50 - non members. More info and pricing »   WHEN: Tuesday 23 March, 3pm to 5pm WHERE: Wildfire Restaurant, Overseas Shipping Terminal, Circular Quay West, SYDNEY COST: $25 (Piedmont event - members price) $50 (Non-members - Piedmont event)