Australian sparkling winemaker Ed Carr is the first Australian to be named Sparkling Winemaker of the Year at the prestigious International Wine Challenge, 2025. So, are sparkling wines as good as Champagnes? Join us and find out. We discuss, try and judge some spectacular examples from Champagne, from Italy, Australia, New Zealand, among others. We will also sample some delicious sparkling reds. Which will take the top prize? Join us and find out! (Please bring a pen or pencil)

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• What is Champagne?
• What is sparkling wine?
• How do we compare the two?
• Key varietals and styles

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Understand emerging white varietals and the types of emerging white varietals
2. Evaluate and judge emerging white varietals
3. Understand the different expressions and styles
4. Understand the wine regions in which these grapes thrives