Fancy structured tastings, in-depth wine analysis and inspirational debate? We thought so.

Acqua Panna Global Wine Experience is an explosion for the senses with four exceptional classes designed to tickle the tastebuds as you immerse yourself in fine wines from across the globe. Structured tastings with in-depth wine analysis and a barrel or two of inspirational debate, will have you longing for more.

Rub shoulders with one of Spain's greats and go head-to-head with the best 20 years of Australian wine before collapsing to your knees as you savour the brilliance of Burgundy. Keep reading for session details. Go on, immerse yourself.

1. FIRE IN THE BELLY
Saturday 10 March: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Australian winemakers are finding inspiration to push their own boundaries in the wines of Portugal and Spain, and Stephen Pannell and Peter Leske will be joined by Telmo Rodriguez and Scott Wasley to present La Linea, SC Pannel, Vega Sicilia's Pintia from Toro, Quinta do Noval from the Douro and a selection of wines made by and presented by the man himself Telmo Rodriguez, including his brilliant Matallana from Ribera del Duero.

2. THOSE BRILLIANT BURGUNDIANS
Saturday 10 March: 2:00pm - 4.30pm
Burgundy's reputation and value is scaling to new heights internationally, and Allen Meadows of Burghound.com has played a major role in this evolution. Join him to experience a line up of the greats and of the new generation to sizzle in Burgundy with Benjamin Leroux, Vincent Dancer and Taupenot-Merme, nestled comfortably alongside Domaine Leflaive, Chevillon, Hudellot-Noellat, Bruno Clair and more.


3. SINGLE VINEYARD PERFECTION
Sunday 11 March: 10:00am - 12:30pm
A masterclass in the truest sense with a stellar panel presenting wines that highlight the terroirs in which their grapes are grown, with Jacquesson Single Vineyard Champagnes, Salomon Undhof Rieslings, Oakridge 864 Chardonnays, the Pinot Noirs of Littorai from Ted Lemon discussed by Allen Meadows Burghound.com, Randall Grahm's Syrahs and the simply astonishing wine ‘La Poja' presented by Silvia Allegrini showing the heights to which Valpolicella can aspire.

4. 20/20 VISION
Sunday 11 March: 2:00pm - 4:30pm
When four of Australia's most influential wine writers in James Halliday, Jeremy Oliver, Max Allen and Nick Stock get together to present the story of Australian wine over the last twenty years, you can be sure the creative sparks will fly. Amongst the icons of the Australian wine industry presented you will find Cullen, Jasper Hill, Grosset, Clonakilla and Penfold's ‘Grange', to name but a few.

Acqua Panna Global Wine Experience is moderated by Ben Edwards, Sommeliers Australia