Multifaceted Austria with Ray O'Connor MW

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Join Master of Wine Ray O'Connor to explore a variety of incredible Austrian wines.

Event details

Although only producing 1% of the world's wines, Austria has perhaps the highest quality standards required, resulting in some of the greatest wines of the world.

Often the unsung hero, Austria produces crisp and complex white wines as well as supple and refreshing reds.

Ray O'Connor MW will guide you through eight wines which will showcase the quality and diversity of wines that can be found in Austria.

Example wine list

  • Rotes Haus Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC 2021, Wien
  • Domäne Wachau Ried Achleiten Smaragd Riesling 2019, Wachau
  • Schloss Gobelsburg ‘Ried LAMM’ Erste Lage Grüner Veltliner 2021, Kamptal
  • Tement Kalk & Kreide Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Südsteiermark
  • Josef Umathum St Laurent 2021, Burgenland
  • Winzerhof Landauer-Gisperg Organic Zweigelt Selektion 2020, Niederösterreich
  • Weingut Moric Blaufränkisch Reserve 2020, Burgenland
  • Hans Tschida Auslese 2020, Neusiedlersee

Tasting level

Masterclass: Our most advanced sessions, suitable for those who have a WSET Level 3 qualification or equivalent knowledge. Gain expert knowledge and insights from a specialist speaker.


About the presenter, Ray O'Connor MW

Ray O’Connor

Ray O’Connor is an Irish Master of Wine based in the UK. He was formerly sommelier to Gordon Ramsay, in London’s Michelin starred Maze restaurant, followed by seven years as Commercial Manager for the International Wine Challenge. For the past 10 years he has been the Wine Director for Naked Wines responsible for discovering new wines and managing a rigorous quality control program.

Today he is an independent wine consultant specialising in bulk transportation of wine and works continuously on improving the quality perception of wines through blending, range development and communication.


Booking terms and conditions

Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.

Cancellations and transfers

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Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.

Contact us

If you have any queries about this event, please call our Student Services team on 020 7089 3841 or email studentservicesteam@wsetglobal.com