The Court of Master Sommeliers Oceania recently revealed the results of its Introductory and Certified examinations held in Sydney. Fifty-two students received certification with Felix Auzou (Dear Saint Eloise) being awarded the title of The 2019 Riedel Sydney Certified Sommelier…
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52 Students Received Sommelier Certification in Sydney
Posted in Industry News Tagged with: alcohol, booze, Drinking, liquor, responsible service of alcohol, RSA, Sommeliers, Wine
World Wine Output Rebounds after 15 Year Low
If you were afraid of a potential shortage of wine following a 15 year low in wine production you can breathe a sigh of relief as the International Organization for Vine and Wine (OIV) reports wine production in 2018 hit…
The Rose’ Flavoured Vodka from a California Based Vineyard
For people who love vodka and rose’, a California based vineyard has released a rose’ flavoured vodka which supposedly tastes like rose’ but with a higher alcohol content. The beverage’s website says the product is a unique blend of ultra-premium…
Sydney Gets a Sparkling Wine Festival
Sparkling wine has definitely grown in popularity over the past few years and the Sparkling wine festive ‘Sparkling Sydney’ will celebrate all that the sparkling wine industry locally and internationally has to offer. The event which launches at Pirrama…
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Is Expensive Wine Really That Much Better
Are you one of those people that doesn’t mind shelling out the extra cash for a good bottle of wine or are you one to opt for the more affordable bottle who thinks spending an arm and a leg on…
Australians Drinking Less Alcohol- Roy Morgan Finds
According to Roy Morgan’s Alcohol Consumption Currency Report September 2018, the Australian population is drinking less. The report found that in a 4 week period 67,9% of the population 18 and over consumed at least 1 type of alcoholic drink.While…
How To Avoid Excessive Drinking
If you’ve noticed your drinking getting a little excessive or if your body’s been taking the strain of too much alcohol, you may find these tips helpful in avoiding excessive drinking, Drink slowly. One of the biggest problems causing excessive…
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Why 2019 is Your Year to Start Loving Wine
According to an article on Forbes.com, 2019 is the perfect year to start enjoying wine, without breaking the bank. Experts say the discovery category in wine is expanding and that’s a good thing for the curious drinker. According to Master…
Best Australian Wine Award Goes to $7 Bottle
Australia’s best wine award has gone to a $7 bottle of white wine under $20 at the Winestate Wine of the Year Awards in Adelaide. It’s the second time in 3 years that the wine took the award. The panel…
Get Ready for Christmas with This Mulled Wine How-to Guide
Mulled wine is popular in Europe over the holidays but hasn’t been so well received in Australia, probably given that we celebrate Christmas in summer. Although this drink is typically enjoyed in winter when it can warm you up, if…
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