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POSTED: 24 JULY 2011 Welcome spring with a celebration of bubbly* The Champagne Bureau will mark the beginning of spring with a series of Champagne master classes across Australia. The classes will provide a forum to taste and discuss a selection of non-vintage, vintage and other unique styles of Champagne wines. In 2010, Champagne imports to Australia totalled 3,687,140, making Australia the ninth largest export market for Champagne. Recent figures also show that per capita Champagne consumption is one bottle for every seven people, placing Australia in the top five countries for Champagne consumption in the world. Master class dates and locations include: § Sydney Monday 22 August, 6–7.30pm The Hilton Hotel, 488 George St, Sydney Presenters: Huon Hooke and Greg Plowes § Melbourne Monday 29 August, 6–7.30pm Sofitel Melbourne, 25 Collins St, Melbourne Presenters: Kate McIntyre MW and Martin Williams MW § Brisbane Tuesday 30 August, 6–7.30pm Sofitel Brisbane Central, 249 Turbot St, Brisbane Presenters: Prof Tim Sullivan and Martin McAdam § Adelaide Wednesday 31 August, 5.30–7.30pm The Apothecary, 118 Hindley St, Adelaide Presenters: James Smith, Jane Bromley and Dr Patrick Iland § Perth Friday 2 September, 6–7.30pm Frasers, Frasers Ave, Kings Park, West Perth Presenters: Lexie Thompson and Steven Leslie Classes will be taken by winners of the Vin de Champagne Award. Organised every second year by the Champagne Bureau, the Vin de Champagne Award seeks to find Champagne ambassadors who will share their knowledge and encourage the enjoyment and appreciation of Champagne in Australia. In Australia, The Champagne Bureau represents the Comité Interprofessionnel du vin de Champagne (CIVC). The Bureau's main role is to educate trade and consumers on Champagne wines, along with promoting and protecting the world-famous Champagne appellation. All classes are $60 per person. Visit www.champagne-cic.com.au. *Based on media release issued by The Champagne Bureau.
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