What's On At Old Bridge Cellars
A very special Grower (RM) Champagne tasting hosted by Tracy Mann. Tracy is one of Australia’s most experienced Champagne educators and consultants. Winner of the highly coveted Vin de Champagne Award in 1996, Tracy was nominated by the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de la Champagne (CIVC) and subsequently inducted into the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne in 2003 as a Dame Chevalier. This accolade was in recognition of her work to promote Champagne and educate Australians about all matters Champenois. In 2016, she was awarded Honours in the Champagne Master-Level examinations conducted by the Wine Scholar Guild.
Tracy will guide you through the business of Grower Champagnes (Recoltant Manipulant) and how they are becoming the most sought-after Champagnes in the world. You will taste eight of the best Grower Champagnes that are currently imported into Australia. They will include Franck Bonville, Etienne Calsac, Hure Freres and Larmandier.
There will be a small cheese board on offer to accompany the Cuvee's served.
Journey through France’s most diverse and storied wine region with a Loire Valley Masterclass …by Old Bridge.
Spanning over 1,000 kilometres of vineyards, the Loire Valley is known as the Garden of France, a UNESCO-listed region where castles, rolling vineyards and centuries-old winemaking traditions come together. From the brisk coastal Muscadets of the west to the elegant Sancerres and structured Cabernet Francs of the east, the Loire produces some of France’s most food-friendly and expressive wines.
Join Pierre Stock and the Wine Education Centre for an intimate evening exploring this iconic region through a curated tasting of eight exceptional wines. With over 25 years of experience in the world of wine, Pierre’s journey has taken him from the kitchens of Paul Bocuse to the cellars of France-Soir, where he spent a decade as sommelier and wine buyer. Now at the helm of Pierre Stock Wine Selections, he curates some of France’s finest wines for Australian palates.
On the night, we’ll taste our way through a handpicked selection of Loire Valley wines, beginning with a méthode traditionnelle sparkling before moving into crisp whites and elegant reds. Each flight will be expertly paired with generous French-inspired canapés, designed to complement the wines.
So, what are we drinking?
- Alaine et Christophe Le Capitaine NV – Méthode Traditionelle Vouvray
- Domaine Bedouet Le Domaine Muscadet Sèvre et Maine 2022
- Domaine Pierre Prieur Sancerre St Pierre Blanc 2023
- Alain ( Alaine ) et Christophe Le Capitaine Vouvray Les Perrières Sec 2023
- Domaine des Pothiers En Flamme Chardonnay 2023
- Domaine des Pothiers En Flamme Gamay St Romain 2023
- Domaine Pierre Prieur Sancerre Pinot noir 2020
- Château Yvonne Saumur Champigny La Folie 2022
This is a seated, intimate event with limited spots available. If you love French wine, rich history, and incredible food pairings, this one’s for you.
The course provides the necessary information for all wine enthusiasts who are looking to increase their wine knowledge and approach to tasting. It is also an appropriate course for those about to enter the wine trade.
- Week One – Learn how to taste and assess a range of wine styles and understand the wine show system in Australia.
- Week Two – White wine production, styles and botrytis cinerea (noble rot).
- Week Three – Red wine production, styles, importance of oak and cellaring potential of wine.
- Week Four – Food and wine matching to be held at Samsons Paddock restaurant, Mosman Park.
- Plus a Saturday vineyard visit to the Swan Valley or Perth Hills, and The Essential Wine Tasting Guide.
Contact Person: Blair Hill
Telephone: 0417 987 461
Email enquiries: wec@winewa.asn.au
The course provides the necessary information for all wine enthusiasts who are looking to increase their wine knowledge and approach to tasting. It is also an appropriate course for those about to enter the wine trade.
- Week One – Learn how to taste and assess a range of wine styles and understand the wine show system in Australia.
- Week Two – White wine production, styles and botrytis cinerea (noble rot).
- Week Three – Red wine production, styles, importance of oak and cellaring potential of wine.
- Week Four – Food and wine matching to be held at Samsons Paddock restaurant, Mosman Park.
- Plus a Saturday vineyard visit to the Swan Valley or Perth Hills, and The Essential Wine Tasting Guide.
Contact Person: Blair Hill
Telephone: 0417 987 461
Email enquiries: wec@winewa.asn.au
What is WSET?
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) provides globally recognised education and qualifications in wines, spirits and sake, for professionals and enthusiasts. WSET qualifications are THE international standard in wine and spirit knowledge. Courses are designed for those with a career in wine careers, and the many enthusiasts who have a passion for wines and spirits.
WSET's Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.
To gain this qualification, a 50-question multiple choice paper must be successfully completed. Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. March 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th. Exam will be March 31st.
Course Cost - $895
