BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//drinks bulletin - ECPv3.11.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:drinks bulletin X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://drinksbulletin.com.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for drinks bulletin BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20150801T030000Z DTEND:20150801T080000Z DTSTAMP:20150806T102313Z CREATED:20150617T053457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T053457Z UID:3597-1438398000-1438416000@drinksbulletin.com.au SUMMARY:Pinot Palooza Kicks off in Perth DESCRIPTION:Pinot Palooza\, brought to you by the same folks as legendary wine festival Game of Rhones\, is back for 2015 and going national. Pinot Palooza will return to Melbourne\, Sydney and Brisbane in October after sell-out events in 2014\, as well as hitting Perth and Adelaide for the first time in August\, featuring Australia and New Zealand’s hottest wine producers.\n\nTouring Australia nationally in 2015\, Pinot Palooza is a food\, music and wine experience not to miss\, featuring the best Pinot Noir from some of the top producers in the Southern Hemisphere. In total there will be 150 of the world’s best\, ranging from light\, ethereal and graceful\, all the way through to the ‘take no prisoners’\, in your face\, mouthful of flavour wines that this pernicious variety can achieve.\n\nPinot Noir producers in the Palooza line-up include Australia and New Zealand’s renowned wineries - Ata Rangi\, Bay of Fires\, Shaw + Smith\, Yabby Lake\, Kooyong\, Mt Difficulty\, Giant Steps\, Two Paddocks and Pegasus Bay to name just a few. On the day\, attendees will be able to vote for their favourite Pinot Noir on roving iPads\, putting them into the draw to win some awesome wine-centric prizes.\n\nA new addition for the 2015 tour is the VIP Ticket which includes general admission\, sommelier roadie tour (a tour by one of the cities finest somms sampling the finest Pinot’s on show)\, Burgundy bar tasting and a food voucher for $95\, saving $35. These are limited and are sure to fly!\n\nThe ‘Back Stage Pass’ is back – a limited pass for those who want to take their pinot obsession to the next level. Pinot lovers will get to know the ins and outs\, the who’s who and how of all things Pinot Noir.\n\nCutting-edge Australian wine educators and the movers and shakers of the Pinot Noir world will lead Palooza-goers through a Burgundy Masterclass in Brisbane\, Melbourne and Sydney – covering off how things have changed in the classic region and presenting a line up of wines that show the quality of Burgundy and how it remains the ultimate vinous homeland.\n\nThe Burgundy Bar is also back with an even bigger range of wines on offer. With the vast majority of these wines retailing for over $150\, this is a rare opportunity to try some of the best wines in the world at cost. The best sommeliers in each individual city will be on hand to take Burgundy fans through these exceptional wines.\n\nTickets are now on sale and include a take-home Riedel ‘Heart to Heart’ Pinot Noir glass (valued at $30)\, as well as access to all the wines on tasting – no pesky tokens! Early Bird tickets are on sale until end of July\, saving $10.\n\nDetails for the 2015 Pinot Palooza series:\n\n \n\nPerth:             Saturday 1st August\, 1pm till 6pm\n\nWhipper Snipper Distillery\n\n139 Kensington Street\, East Perth\n\n$60\, includes take-home Riedel ‘Heart to Heart’ Pinot Noir glass\n\n \n\nAdelaide:       Saturday 8th August\, 1pm till 6pm\n\nPublished Arthouse\n\n11 Cannon Street\, Adelaide\n\n$60\, includes take-home Riedel ‘Heart to Heart’ Pinot Noir glass\n\n \n\nSydney:           Monday 5th October (public holiday)\, 1pm till 6pm\n\nCarriage Works\, Blacksmith’s Workshop\n\n245 Wilson Street\, Eveleigh\n\n$60\, includes take-home Riedel ‘Heart to Heart’ Pinot Noir glass\n\n \n\nMelbourne:     Saturday 10th October\, 1pm till 6pm\n\nMelbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre\, Bay 3\n\n1 Convention Centre Place\, South Wharf\n\n$60\, includes take-home Riedel ‘Heart to Heart’ Pinot Noir glass\n\n \n\nBrisbane:        Sunday 11th October\, 1pm till 6pm\n\nLight Space\n\n30 Light Street\, Fortitude Valley\n\n$60\, includes take-home Riedel ‘Heart to Heart’ Pinot Noir glass\n\n \n\nTickets available at www.pinotpalooza.com.au URL:http://drinksbulletin.com.au/event/pinot-palooza-kicks-off-in-perth/ LOCATION:139 Kensington Street\, Perth\, WA\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150807 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150808 DTSTAMP:20150806T102313Z CREATED:20150205T162242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T164854Z UID:1501-1438956000-1439042399@drinksbulletin.com.au SUMMARY:drinks Credit Forum DESCRIPTION: URL:http://drinksbulletin.com.au/event/drinks-credit-forum-11/ CATEGORIES:drinks association,Forums and Workgroups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150812 DTSTAMP:20150806T102313Z CREATED:20150205T155906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T164930Z UID:1482-1439301600-1439387999@drinksbulletin.com.au SUMMARY:the drinks association Executive Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:http://drinksbulletin.com.au/event/the-drinks-association-executive-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:drinks association,Executive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150812 DTSTAMP:20150806T102313Z CREATED:20150205T160509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T164930Z UID:1487-1439301600-1439387999@drinksbulletin.com.au SUMMARY:the drinks association Board Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:http://drinksbulletin.com.au/event/the-drinks-association-board-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:drinks association,Executive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150811 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150812 DTSTAMP:20150806T102313Z CREATED:20150205T163558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T165004Z UID:1515-1439301600-1439387999@drinksbulletin.com.au SUMMARY:Network Breakfast DESCRIPTION: URL:http://drinksbulletin.com.au/event/network-breakfast-2/ CATEGORIES:drinks association,Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20150814T220000Z DTEND:20150816T070000Z DTSTAMP:20150806T102313Z CREATED:20150707T230223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150707T230223Z UID:3795-1439589600-1439708400@drinksbulletin.com.au SUMMARY:Long table Lunch Barossa\, 2015 Barossa Gourmet Weekend DESCRIPTION:Saskia Beer and Nino Zoccali team up to share their love of quality produce at the 2015 Barossa Gourmet Weekend\, Saturday 15 to Sunday 16August.\n\nEach year in the third weekend in August\, the Barossa comes together to host a feast for the senses celebrating the best of the Barossa food\, wine and hospitality.\n\n2015 marks 30 years since the first ever Barossa Gourmet Weekend and Saskia Beer is honouring the anniversary with a long table shared experience inspired by her home region’s celebrated ingredients.\n\nIn what she hopes is the first of many such events\, Saskia has asked renowned Australian-Italian chef and owner of La Rosa and Pendolino in Sydney\, Nino Zoccali to join her during Barossa Gourmet Weekend to demonstrate how to create a breath taking food experience using suckling Berkshire pigs\, free range geese\, Capons and game.\n\n“This year\, I want to go back to the heart of what our Barossa Gourmet Weekend is about – celebrating Barossa food with the region’s distinct wines and creating shared experiences\,” Saskia said.\n\nSaskia Beer grew up surrounded by the principles of good farming and honest cooking through mother Maggie’s restaurant\, The Pheasant Farm\, and father Colin’s game bird farming. Nino Zoccali’s Australian-Italian heritage leads its way to a philosophy of using ingredients that create authentic Italian flavours.\n\nThe two chefs became acquainted through their mutual interest in quality Australian Pork during the 10th anniversary of the PorkStar program. Both are strong supporters and ambassadors of PorkStar.\n\nThe cooking demonstration with Nino and Saskia will be followed by a long table Barossa styled lunch where both chefs will join diners. 2011 MasterChef contestant and self-confessed Rieslingfreak\, John Hughes will join the long lazy lunch showcasing his current Riesling vintage. Each of the five courses will be matched with either a Rieslingfreak or a Beer Brother’s tasting glass. A complimentary glass of wine is available on arrival as well as wine for purchase throughout the day. URL:http://drinksbulletin.com.au/event/long-table-lunch-barossa-2015-barossa-gourmet-weekend/ LOCATION: Barossa Valley\, SA\, Australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20150816T010000Z DTEND:20150816T080000Z DTSTAMP:20150806T102313Z CREATED:20150714T075818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150714T075818Z UID:3873-1439686800-1439712000@drinksbulletin.com.au SUMMARY:VIN\tDiemen\t2015 DESCRIPTION:Why has Tasmania become a beacon of wine and food produce? Come to VIN Diemen and you just might discover the reason. Brought to you by Wine Tasmania and Bottle Shop Concepts\, VIN Diemen is the event formerly known as Tasmania Unbottled in a new and thoroughly more exciting outfit.\n\nHitting Melbourne\, Brisbane and Sydney in a few short weeks\, VIN Diemen is a celebration of all the gourmet island has to offer\, particularly wine. Expect a hit parade of Tasmania’s celebrated wines\, including sparkling\, Riesling\, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Tasmania’s wine is as diverse as its dramatic landscape\, with Clover Hill\, Tolpuddle\, Glaetzer Dixon\, House of Arras and Stefano Lubiana just some of the 26 + strong line up of wine producers on show.\n\nAnd it’s not just about the brilliant wine line up. Tasmanian ciders are leading the way\, and Frank’s and Willie Smith’s will be on hand to prove why the Apple Isle is Australia’s spiritual home of cider. To round out the list of award winning beverages\, Lark Distillery will be pouring its new Forty Spotted Gin for VIN Diemen guests in Sydney and Melbourne.\n\nFestival-goers will need to eat of course\, and celebrated chef David Moyle from Franklin in Hobart\, plans to showcase Tasmania’s pristine produce for guests to enjoy over a beverage or two at the Sydney and Melbourne events. Tasmania’s famous fresh produce will also be on offer for guests attending the Brisbane event.\n\nTickets are now on sale and include a take-home wine glass as well as access to all the wines on tasting.\n\nDetails for the 2015 VIN Diemen series:\n\nMelbourne: Sunday 16th August\, 11am – 6pm\, Meat Market\, 5 Blackwood Street\, North Melbourne\n$35\, includes take-home wine glass and samples\, food and beverages also available to purchase\n\nBrisbane: Thursday 20th August\, 5pm – 10pm\, Light Space\, 30 Light Street\, Fortitude Valley\n$35\, includes take-home wine glass and samples\, food and beverages also available to purchase\n\nSydney: Saturday 5th September\, 11am – 6pm\, Australian Technology Park\, Eveleigh\n$35\, includes take-home wine glass and samples\, food and beverages also available to purchase\n\n \n\n  URL:http://drinksbulletin.com.au/event/vindiemen2015/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150817 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150818 DTSTAMP:20150806T102313Z CREATED:20150205T161849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T164813Z UID:1495-1439820000-1439906399@drinksbulletin.com.au SUMMARY:drinks Credit Forum DESCRIPTION: URL:http://drinksbulletin.com.au/event/drinks-credit-forum-6/ CATEGORIES:drinks association,Forums and Workgroups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150818 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150819 DTSTAMP:20150806T102313Z CREATED:20150205T162915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T164813Z UID:1506-1439906400-1439992799@drinksbulletin.com.au SUMMARY:drinks Supply Chain Logistics Forum DESCRIPTION: URL:http://drinksbulletin.com.au/event/drinks-supply-chain-logistics-forum-2/ CATEGORIES:drinks association,Forums and Workgroups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150825 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150826 DTSTAMP:20150806T102313Z CREATED:20150205T162639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T164813Z UID:1503-1440511200-1440597599@drinksbulletin.com.au SUMMARY:drinks HR Forum DESCRIPTION: URL:http://drinksbulletin.com.au/event/drinks-hr-forum-2/ CATEGORIES:drinks association,Forums and Workgroups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150902 DTSTAMP:20150806T102313Z CREATED:20150205T163917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150205T165034Z UID:1517-1441116000-1441202399@drinksbulletin.com.au SUMMARY:Australian drinks Awards DESCRIPTION: URL:http://drinksbulletin.com.au/event/australian-drinks-awards/ LOCATION:Sheridan Building \, Moore Park Rd\,\, Sydney\, NSW\, Australia CATEGORIES:drinks association,Events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR