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Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of wine courses are available for beginners?

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  Armadale Cellars offers several beginner-level options. The Beginners Wine Class is a single session covering fundamentals including sight, smell, taste, varietal characteristics, service, cellaring, and food pairing. Classes are limited to 10 participants and feature six Australian table wines with a strong food component. The Introduction to Wine Four Week Course runs for four consecutive Tuesday evenings (6:30-8:30pm) at $259 and covers Champagne & Sparkling Wines, White, Red, and Dessert Wines plus ageing and cellaring. There is also a One-Night Palate Trainer held monthly at $79, designed for both novice and connoisseur, which teaches you to identify specific wine faults that occur in 1 out of 12 bottles.

• What is included in the multi-week wine courses?

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  The Introduction to Wine Four Week Course ($259) includes four consecutive Tuesday evening sessions covering Champagne & Sparkling Wines, White, Red, and Dessert Wines with an emphasis on ageing and cellaring. The Advanced Red Wine Four Week Course ($299) features tastings of over $2000 of premium red wines from producers including Tapanappa, Delas, Isole e Olena, Cullen, Paradigm Hill, and others, with in-depth focus on Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and Bordeaux varieties. Both courses emphasize interactive learning and feature high-end table wines with strong food components.

• Are there specialized tasting events focused on specific wine varieties?

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  Yes. Armadale Cellars offers multiple specialty challenge events including the Shiraz Challenge (blind tasting of Grange Shiraz against 11 premium alternatives from around the world), Chardonnay Challenge (France vs. The Rest, $159 including supper), Pinot Noir Challenge (12 super-premium Pinot Noirs from multiple regions, $159 including supper), and Champagne Challenge (12 super premium Champagnes, $199 including supper). There is also an Understanding Burgundy class ($159 for 9 wines and charcuterie) and Advanced Wine Classes featuring vertical or horizontal tastings of specific regions or styles.

• What is the price range for wine courses and tastings?

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  Pricing varies by course type. Single session classes range from $30 (Twenty Wines for $30) to $85 (Masterclass & Gin Tasting). One-night courses are $79 (Palate Trainer) to $159 (Understanding Burgundy, Chardonnay Challenge). Multi-week courses are $259 (Introduction to Wine Four Week Course) to $299 (Advanced Red Wine Four Week Course). Specialized challenge events range from $159-$199 and typically include supper. Wine dinners at restaurants range from $199 upward. Winemaker dinners are typically $199-$240.

• How many participants are typically in wine classes?

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  The Beginners Wine Class is limited to 10 participants to maintain an intimate learning environment. The One-Night Palate Trainer is described as an intimate course. The Twenty Wines for $30 tasting is limited to 24 seats and fills quickly. Advanced classes and challenge events accommodate varying group sizes but maintain structured, controlled settings. Wine dinners typically accommodate 10 places with 10 wines and a matching menu.

• Can I purchase gift vouchers for wine courses?

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  Yes. Gift vouchers are available for purchase for multiple courses including the Shiraz Challenge, Chardonnay Challenge, Pinot Noir Challenge, Understanding Burgundy, One-Night Palate Trainer, Introduction to Wine Four Week Course, Introduction to Whisky, and RIEDEL Sensory Tasting. Giftees can select 'Gift This Class' and redeem vouchers towards a date of their choice. This applies to most core wine education offerings.