Sip Happens: NSW Vs. the World Wine Tasting

Two Sommeliers. 6 wines. One crown!


The Art Syndicate
The Art Syndicate
5.0 (1)
Instagram followers 6k followers

2 hours Experience size 1 to 15 guests

  $70 - $75 (Earlybird price of $70 applies if you book into a public session 10+ days ahead) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Four grapes. Two teams. One very good excuse to day-drink with intent.
We're pouring the same variety from NSW and from the other side of the planet, side by side, and letting your taste buds do the judging. Turns out a grape is just the opening line: the soil, the climate, the winemaker's mood, centuries of tradition or none at all, they all get a say in how the story ends.
Here's the twist: our two sommeliers aren't just pouring; they're pitching. Sixty seconds each, per wine, to convince you theirs deserves the win — no grape or region revealed until the votes are in. Think of yourselves as the interview panel: charming, a little sceptical, very open to bribery (nibbles help).
The best part? Nobody's being tested here. It’s about following your nose, backing your gut, and enjoying watching two sommeliers talk their hearts out for a glass of wine.
On the pour:
  • Welcome bubbles — a NSW sparkling to kick off the afternoon
  • Round One: Whites
  • Break — nibbles and needle your table about their picks
  • Round Two: Reds
  • The Mystery Bottle: guess it right and take home a bottle (or some very good merch)
Vote after every round for the one that wins you over. All will be revealed at the end of each: variety, region, and the story behind what made it taste that way.
Come find out what a place can do to a wine, and who wears the crown.

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Save $5 per guest, when you book 10+ days before a session
What you'll get
An afternoon full of fun! We will taste 6 wines from NSW and around the world. Nibbles are provided!
Knowledge required
You need to know how to hold a glass of wine. That's it!
What to bring
Bring yourself, bring friends, and bring the competitive spirit!
Location

The Art Syndicate - 344 Bourke Street, Surry Hills NSW

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The Art Syndicate
The Art Syndicate

5.0 (1)
Instagram followers 6k followers

Hi, I’m Lisa, a Certified Sommelier and proud NSW wine Advocate.
My journey into the world of wine started in the most honest way: by falling in love with hospitality. Over the years, I’ve worked front-of-house in some of Sydney’s most respected venues, but it was always the wine list that fascinated me the most. I found myself asking questions, learning from sommeliers, and eventually diving deep into study to become one myself.
What really lit the fire for me was tasting a beautiful, complex shiraz from Mudgee while visiting a small producer. It was a revelation: that world-class wines were being made right here in New South Wales – often just a few hours from Sydney. I knew I wanted to share this passion and help others discover what’s in our own backyard.
At The Art Syndicate, I get to do exactly that. Each week, I host NSW wine tastings designed to be approachable, educational, and above all, fun. We explore six wines around a theme, chat about the regions, the winemakers, and the stories in every bottle.
Something a lot of people don’t know? NSW has 16 distinct wine regions, from coastal cool-climate vineyards to high-altitude sites inland.
Teaching wine is one of the great joys of my career. Watching someone have that “aha” moment – when they taste the difference between a Mudgee cabernet and a Canberra region one, or realise they actually do like chardonnay – is just the best feeling. It’s social, it’s sensory, and it brings people together.
There’s an entire world to explore within a single state, and I’m here to guide you through it – one glass at a time.

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