Halliday Wine Academy: Fundamentals of Wine


After the success of our first iteration of the
Fundamentals of Wine
courses held in May 2023, we're once again running our in-person classes in Melbourne and Sydney this May. If you're looking to learn about wine in a relaxed and informative setting, join Halliday Tasting Team members Jane Faulkner in Melbourne and Mike Bennie in Sydney and unlock the secrets behind Australian wine. Our
(Update link called 'Fundamentals of Wine' to direct to the current equivalent of https://winecompanion.com.au/articles/events/fundamentals-of-wine-course)
in-person course includes one two-hour session per week for four weeks, covering how wine is made, how to describe wine, how to approach food and wine matching, and handy tips that address common wine questions. The course is designed with the beginner in mind, but it will also appeal to those more advanced in their wine journey. Places are strictly limited. Secure yours now.

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