Tuesdays · to Tue 8 Dec
The Hardware Club · Melbourne
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Join sommelier Jay Bessell for a fortnightly 60-minute journey through the world of Italian wine.
At each session you'll taste five Italian wines with cicchetti and cheese while Jay shares the stories, history and secrets behind some of Italy’s most famous bottles – no jargon, no wine snobbery, just great wine and plenty of good stories.
Jay brings years of experience in Melbourne’s wine and hospitality scene, with a talent for making wine fun, accessible and easy to understand.
Discover five wines and one plate, all in 60-minutes, with a maximum of 10 guests per session.
20 Oct – Piedmont 10 Nov – Valpolicella 24 Nov – Tuscany 8 Dec – Islands
Great Italian wine, great stories and no wine knowledge required.
Quick answers
When is Italian Summer Wine School with Jay Bessell?
Tuesdays, to Tue 8 Dec. There are 8 dates to pick from, listed above.
Where is it?
The Hardware Club, Melbourne, VIC.
How much are tickets?
From $80, as the source listed it when Keen last read the listing. The ticket page has the current price.
Where do I get tickets?
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How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
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