BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sommelier Edit - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260520T052459 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:20260622T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T220000 DTSTAMP:20260520T052459 CREATED:20260421T093445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T093445Z UID:10000110-1782153000-1782165600@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Taylor's Port Top 100 Sommeliers 2026 DESCRIPTION:Annual awards ceremony for the Taylor’s Port Top 100 Sommeliers.\nA celebration event for the UK’s top sommeliers where the 2026 list is announced live on the night. In addition\, a series of special category awards are presented by judges and sponsors to highlight outstanding achievement in beverage service. \n2026 Applications open until 24 May\, or nominate a sommelier a sommelier. \n \nEvent strictly open to Top 100 Alumni and 2026 candidates.\nPlease contact the organiser for details. \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 URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/taylors-port-top-100-sommeliers-2026/ CATEGORIES:Award Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/54611209974_1f3128237e_c.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sommelier Edit":MAILTO:info@sommelieredit.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T160000 DTSTAMP:20260520T052459 CREATED:20260518T112016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T112321Z UID:10000125-1782730800-1782748800@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Danbury Ridge Vineyard Visit DESCRIPTION:An Exclusive Sommelier Experience with Danbury Ridge\nDate: Monday 29th June 2026\nLocation: Danbury Ridge Wine Estate\, Essex \nJoin a group of fellow Sommeliers to visit the vineyards that are redefining the potential of English wine.\nDanbury Ridge is located in the highly regarded Crouch Valley in Essex\, blessed with London clay & ancient gravel ridges which provide the perfect foundation for world-class Chardonnay & Pinot Noir. \nTheir state-of-the-art gravity-fed winery is managed by winemaker Liam Idzikowski\, where quality is prioritized over volume & wines are crafted to exceptional density & structure. \nAfter a walk through the vines an opportunity to taste a flight of current releases alongside a light lunch will be served with the opportunity to chat all things Danbury with Liam & John Atkinson MW (Viti-Vini Consultant) \nSpaces are very limited with places & travel details to be confirmed*\n*Travel expenses are not included \n>> REGISTER URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/danbury-ridge-vineyard-visit/ LOCATION:Danbury Ridge Wine Estate\, Hyde Ln\, Danbury\, Chelmsford\, Essex\, CM3 4LN\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Winery Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/drlogo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Harry Cooper":MAILTO:harry@counter71.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 DTSTAMP:20260520T052459 CREATED:20260504T115245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T115245Z UID:10000120-1782777600-1782863999@sommelieredit.com SUMMARY:Gosset Matchmakers 2026 DESCRIPTION:GOSSET MATCHMAKERS IS A FOOD AND WINE PAIRING COMPETITION FOR RISING CHEFS AND SOMMELIERS.\nThe competition\, now in its eleventh year\, represents the pinnacle of Champagne and gastronomy pairing. \nEach year the competition attracts the very best from around the UK with the final taking place at the prestigious kitchens at Cord by Le Cordon Bleu in September. \nOrganised in partnership with Hallgarten & Novum Wines and Sommelier Edit\, winners are invited to visit the historic cellars of Champagne Gosset for a VIP tour\, tasting and stay. \nEntry deadline 30 June\, 2026\n>> FULL DETAILS & APPLY URL:https://sommelieredit.com/event/gosset-matchmakers-2026/ CATEGORIES:Competitions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sommelieredit.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SE-website_EVENTS-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sommelier Edit":MAILTO:info@sommelieredit.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR