The Family of Twelve has announced its second wine tutorial, following on from the inaugural “world-class wine event” last year. The tutorial will take place August 4-6, 2019, at Family winery Villa Maria’s Auckland estate.
The purpose of wine tutorial is to pass on first-hand knowledge and the mantle of excellence to the next generation of industry leaders taking New Zealand wine into the future. The tutorial is open globally to those working with New Zealand wine in the spheres of sommelier, retailer, wine trade or educator.
The inaugural tutorial “challenged, delighted and stimulated the candidates who performed admirably and grew as professionals,” according to Family chair Paul Donaldson.
“We were extremely proud of how confidently our Family wines sat alongside labels from some of the world’s most renowned wine producers. The Family of Twelve’s collective background presents an unmatched opportunity to develop palates and generate twelve ambassadors for New Zealand wine.”
2018 Tutorial Dux Andres Aragon Perez, head sommelier of Australia’s Merivale restaurant group, strongly recommended that wine professionals apply for the tutorial.
“[It was] an amazing opportunity to immerse myself in this breathtaking landscape of quality wines. I tasted blind the very best of New Zealand wine against many iconic wines from around the globe. This put into perspective all of the hard work The Family of Twelve wineries put into their wines.”
Applications will open shortly for just twelve wine professionals to join the unique two and a half-day wine tutorial. It will feature eight workshops and three dinners, with Family members presenting a selection of Family wines alongside fine international benchmark wines. For the wine list from the last tutorial see http://familyoftwelve.co.nz/wines-of-the-tutorial-2018/
