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Masterclass & Tasting Event
Australian Masterclass & Free-Pour Tasting 2026 (Denmark, Aarhus)
Join us for an Australian wine event featuring an educational masterclass, a light lunch, and an open free-pour tasting.
The Masterclass'Classic and Contemporary Australia' & Free-Pour Tasting takes place on Monday, 16 March 2026 at Restaurant SyvNi13 / Winelab Academy in Aarhus. And you are invited.
Throughout the day, you can explore a curated selection of Australian wines presented by industry professionals. The masterclass is hosted by Wine Australia and presented by Emma Symington MW., and you can join one of two identical sessions at either 11:00–13:00 or 14:00–16:00, where you will be introduced to key regions, producers, and styles, and gain a deeper understanding of Australia’s contemporary wine landscape.
Between the sessions, from 13:00–13:30, you can enjoy a light lunch, providing a relaxed break and an opportunity to connect with other attendees. From 12:00–17:00, you can also take part in the open free-pour tasting, where you can sample a wider range of wines at your own pace. Here, you can revisit favourites from the masterclass, discover new producers, and experience the diversity of Australian winemaking across regions and grape varieties.
Whether you are a sommelier, buyer, waiter, or hospitality professional, this event offers a focused opportunity to deepen your knowledge, taste broadly, and connect with industry colleagues. The day is designed to provide valuable insights and a well-structured introduction to some of Australia’s most exciting wines.
The programme will be updated with information on participating wineries and wines.
Masterclass and tasting are for trade only: waitstaff/sommeliers, importers, wine merchants, and press.
Information:
Date: Monday, 16 March 2026
Location: Restaurant SyvNi13 / Winelab Academy, Kalkværksvej 5, 19. floor, 8000 Aarhus C.
10:45 – Doors open / guest arrival
11:00–13:00 – Classic and Contemporary Australia (Masterclass Session 1)
(You attend either Session 1 or Session 2 — the programme is identical)
12:00–17:00 – Free-Pour Tasting
(Open at any time during this period, with approximately 40 wines available for tasting)
13:00–13:30 – Light lunch
14:00–16:00 – Classic and Contemporary Australia (Masterclass Session 2)
What you can expect:
• An Australian wine masterclass (choose the time that suits you)
• A light lunch between the sessions
• An open free-pour tasting with 40 wines - a broad selection of wines will be available
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