Joined by 20 of their peers from around the world, the Australian scholars will embark on one of two intensive wine itineraries between 24 January and 9 February 2017. Each itinerary will include a one and a half day “Sommit” hosted by New Zealand based Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas and Master of Wine Stephen Wong, targeted exclusively at the interests of sommeliers, and include a deep dive into the little-known, unique aspects of New Zealand wine.

The first Sommit will be held on Waiheke Island, known as the ‘Island of wine’, situated in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf. Attendees then travel to the Aromatics Symposium in Nelson, before crossing the Cook Strait to Pinot Noir NZ 2017 in Wellington. Described as ‘the best Pinot Noir event on the planet’, the sold out Pinot2017 showcases top New Zealand Pinot Noir, and attracts some of the world’s greatest minds and palates on the subject including Jancis Robinson OBE, Master of Wine and Sake Ken Ohashi and Tool frontman and winery owner Maynard James Keenan.

Following Pinot2017, the second Sommit will take place in Wairarapa, and is preceded by a Classic Reds Symposium held in Hawke’s Bay, featuring Syrah, Cabernets and Merlot. The Symposium will include a full day Classic Reds Masterclass, showcasing the best examples of these varieties, following specific themes.

Read More at source: Daily Wine News