BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sommelier Edit - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sommelier Edit X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sommelieredit.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sommelier Edit REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T133736Z CREATED:20260423T133501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T133736Z UID:10000103-1782122400-1782147600@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Australia and New Zealand Masterclass and Tasting DESCRIPTION:For the first time together\, Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers will be in Birmingham running a masterclass and free-pour tasting.\nThe Aussies and Kiwis are good mates\, with lots in common. Fine wine\, great food\, stunning scenery\, the cool Southern Ocean and also our cool Antipodean attitude. Our wines are an expression of our distinctive terroirs and the vibrant communities that craft them. Perfecting traditional techniques and inventing our own ways of doing things\, we push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse\, thrilling wines in the world. \nMasterclass (10.30 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 15.30)\nTaste sparkling wine\, Sauvignon Blanc\, Chardonnay\, Pinot Noir and Shiraz/Syrah from Australia and New Zealand with Emma Symington MW (Head of Education EMEA\, Wine Australia) and Anne Krebiehl MW (Wine writer and consultant).\nDiscover the unique characteristics of the wines\, and why they’ve become signature styles of the regions. Learn about the cooling influence of the ocean and altitude\, as well as the diversity and impact of soils\, climate and winemaking. The line-up includes elegant cool climate expressions and new releases as well as older vintages.\nWe will run the masterclass twice – when you register\, please select either the morning or afternoon session. \nFree-pour tasting (10.00 – 17.00)\nThe free-pour tasting will run throughout the day\, featuring 60 wines from across Australia and New Zealand. The flights are sparkling wine\, Riesling\, aromatic whites\, Sauvignon Blanc\, Chardonnay\, rosé\, light reds\, Pinot Noir\, Syrah/Shiraz\, and Cabernet Sauvignon and blends. \nAll the wines featured are available in the UK\, so if you’re looking to expand your range of Australian and New Zealand wines\, this is a great chance to explore and taste. \n>> REGISTER TO ATTEND\n  URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/australia-and-new-zealand-masterclass-and-tasting/ LOCATION:The Grand Hotel\, 1 Church Street\, Birmingham\, B3 2FE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Seminar,Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/UK_AUNZBirmingham2026_EB.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wine Australia":MAILTO:uk@wineaustralia.com GEO:52.4818174;-1.8996306 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Grand Hotel 1 Church Street Birmingham B3 2FE United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Church Street:geo:-1.8996306,52.4818174 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T170000 DTSTAMP:20260616T081533Z CREATED:20260616T081533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T081533Z UID:10000134-1782298800-1782320400@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa at Quo Vadis DESCRIPTION:The Return of Wino – a trade tasting hosted by Wino the Rhino and the Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa (PIWOSA).\nShowcasing premium independent producers from across the Western Cape. Jeremy Lee and the Quo Vadis team will serve food between 1 and 2:30pm. \nParticipating wineries include: \n\nAvondale\nDe Grendel\nGlenelly\nJordan\nJourney’s End\nKen Forrester\nPaul Cluver\nRaats\nRadford Dale Organic\nSpringfield Estate URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/premium-independent-wineries-of-south-africa-at-quo-vadis/ LOCATION:Quo Vadis\, 26-29 Dean St\, London\, W1D 3LL\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Tasting Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/South-Africa.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="R&R":MAILTO:eleanor@randr.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260928T120000 DTSTAMP:20260709T112817Z CREATED:20260703T143251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T112817Z UID:10000142-1790591400-1790596800@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Masterclass: Alvarinho de Monção e Melgaço DESCRIPTION:SOMMELIER MASTERCLASS ON THE VINHO VERDES REGION\nAlvarinho is now planted all around the world\, but its story began in the far north-west of Portugal\, Monção e Melgaço. Shaping the grape’s identity by producing wines defined by granite soils\, drastically fluctuating day and night temperatures and a distinctive climate that delivers freshness\, precision and remarkable ageing potential. \nHosted by leading wine educator Stefan Neumann MS\, this masterclass offers sommeliers the opportunity to explore why this historic sub-region remains the benchmark for Alvarinho. Through a guided tasting\, discover how terroir\, tradition and modern winemaking combine to produce the region’s wines\, from still wines to sparkling expressions. \nAs Portuguese wine continues to grow\, this is the perfect opportunity for Sommeliers to attain expert knowledge in one of Europe’s most compelling white wine regions. \nThis session is designed exclusively for sommeliers and those studying for CMS and WSET qualifications.\nWith limited places available\, apply early to secure yours.\n           \n\n\n \n \n Event Registration Form\n \n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formEvent NameThis field is hidden when viewing the formStatusPendingApprovedRejectedWaiting ListAttendedNo showYour DetailsName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Job title(Required)Restaurant(Required)Your mobile phone number(Required)Email(Required)\n \n Declaration I understand that by applying for a place at this event I am committed to attend.Failure to attend once offered a place is as unpopular as 'no-show' at the restaurant. Please provide 48hrs notice if you are no longer able to attend.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ\n \n \n\n  URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/alvarinho-de-moncao-e-melgaco/ LOCATION:The Caledonian Club\, 9 Halkin Street\, London\, SW1X 7DR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Masterclass,Seminar,Tasting Events ORGANIZER;CN="Sommelier Edit":MAILTO:info@sommelieredit.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR