In this ‘Discover Variety’ session, we delve into the oft maligned – yet equally capable of brilliance – white variety Viognier.

Close to extinction in the 1960s, with only 14 hectares under vine worldwide (all grown in France), Viognier has seen a resurgence of sorts over the past few decades, with plantings now grown in virtually every region.

Join Sommeliers Australia’s Yu Kurosawa (Market Eating House), Mirco Tarducci (Bar Rogue), winemaker Cathy Howard (Whicher Ridge Vineyard) plus a special guest from Yalumba, as they uncover three wines from key regions that show this variety at its best.

The three wines under discussion:

Yalumba Samuel’s Collection Eden Valley Viognier, Eden Valley AUST (750ml) – $28 RRP

Whicher Ridge Vineyard Mademoiselle V Viognier, Margaret River AUST (750ml) – $38 RRP

Yves Cuilleron Les Vignes d’à Côté Viognier, Chavanay FRA (750ml) – $48 RRP

[Total value $113 RRP]

TICKETS:

TASTING TICKETS – 14 Tasting Tickets available.
Includes access to the Zoom session, the 3 wines & delivery.
All Tasting Tickets must be purchased before 4pm, Tuesday 12 April.

⇒ Members Tasting Ticket – $92 + booking fee

To access the Members priced ticket, Sommeliers Australia Members login at sommeliers.com.au and click the ‘Members Only Offers’ button on the dashboard for the Discover Viognier discount coupon code, then proceed to Humanitix and apply the code at checkout.

⇒ Non-Members Tasting Ticket – $102 + booking fee

DISCOVER TICKETS
Bookings must be made before 4pm, Monday 2 May to receive the Zoom link.⠀
Includes access to the Zoom session only.
Attendees can take part using similar wines from their own cellars.

⇒ Members Discover Ticket – FREE

To access the Members priced ticket, Sommeliers Australia Members login at sommeliers.com.au and click the ‘View Members Offers’ button on the dashboard for the Discover Viognier discount coupon code, then proceed to Humanitix and apply the code at checkout.

⇒ Non-Members Discover Ticket – $10 + booking fee

This session will be hosted on Zoom, at 3pm AEST.

Ticket holders will be emailed the Zoom link and access info.

Note: If purchasing a Tasting Ticket, there’s no need to register for a Discover Ticket as well.

Photo thanks to Yalumba