Join Master of Wine Emma Symington to taste eight exceptional Australian wines, produced from some of the world's oldest vines.
Event details
Although often referred to as a ‘New World’ wine country, Australia boasts some of the oldest vines for various grape varieties, with plantings dating back to the mid-1800s still in production today.
Join Master of Wine Emma Symington to explore why these ancient vines thrive in Australia and taste wines from these historic vineyards grown on their own roots.
Do old vines truly produce exceptional wines? This is your opportunity to find out.
Example wine list
- Tyrrell's ‘Vat 1’ Semillon, Hunter Valley
- Tahbilk ‘1927 Vines’ Marsanne, Nagambie Lakes
- MMAD Chenin Blanc, McLaren Vale
- Thistledown ‘Vagabond’ Old Vine Grenache, McLaren Vale
- Vinya Vella Grenache, Barossa Valley
- Hewitson ‘Old Garden’ Mourvèdre, Barossa Valley
- John Duval ‘Entity’ Shiraz Barossa Valley
- Chambers Rosewood Old Vine Rutherglen Muscat
Tasting level
Intermediate: An in-depth exploration of a particular topic. Some prior knowledge is beneficial – such as a WSET Level 2 qualification – but these sessions will be enjoyable and educational for anyone with an interest in the subject.
About the presenter, Emma Symington MW
Emma has worked in the wine trade for the past 15 years in a variety of roles, including buying and selling wine, and even working a vintage in New Zealand. She is now Education Development Manager for Wine Australia's EMEA region, based in their London office, where she organises and hosts a series of tastings, seminars and masterclasses to help increase enthusiasm in and knowledge of Australia’s wines and wine regions.
After winning the Vintners' Cup and Vintners' Scholarship for the top WSET Level 4 Award in Wines Diploma graduates in 2011, Emma embarked on the Master of Wine course, becoming an MW in 2015. A WSET-certified educator, Emma judges at several international wine competitions and also writes for the Wine Monkeys blog, for which she won the Emerging Wine Writer category in the 2014 Louis Roederer Awards.
Emma also regularly hosts webinars on Australian wine which are available to watch on our YouTube channel.
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
- Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event.
- Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event.
- If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible.
- WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.