Become a member and save up to 29% on your program registration price! Join today If you are already a member, log in to access your member price. Amazing Australia Southern Stars: Summer Wine Adventures Evening Lecture/Seminar Friday, September 18, 2026 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET Code: 1T0077 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Registration Options $70 Member $85 Gen. Admission Log in to register for this program or to add it to your wishlist! Log in Save when you purchase this program as a part of one of these series! 3 Program Series: Southern Stars: Summer Wine Adventures View series details Resize text REGISTRATION ADVISORY: Please read through the complete program description before registering. This program includes a wine tasting kit as part of its registration price that must be picked up from a local Washington, DC wine bar. Spend a fascinating evening expanding your knowledge of wine as you travel the world with sommelier Erik Segelbaum in a series of delectable wine-tasting adventures. The immersive program includes a curated personal tasting kit to enhance the experience. Australia's wine industry dates back to 1788. Over the years it has evolved into a global powerhouse known for quality, innovation, and uniqueness. While most famous for Shiraz (Syrah), Australia has over 60 distinct wine regions across an immense diversity of geography. Wine Tasting Kit Information The cost includes a curated personal tasting kit with enough wine for one person to sample the full lineup of wines. Additional participants must register individually to receive their own tasting kit, which is an essential component of the workshop. Kits are available during two scheduled pick-up times the day before the program between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and the day of the program between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. at Cowbell Seafood & Oyster (Union Market, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC; Metro: NoMa–Gallaudet U station, Red line). NOTE: Patrons will receive additional wine tasting kit pick-up information by email prior to the program. Due to state and federal laws, Smithsonian Associates cannot ship wine kits. However, SOMLYAY may be able to provide kits to participants outside the Washington, D.C., area (who must cover shipping costs). Please contact erik4wine@gmail.com for more information. About Erik Segelbaum Erik Segelbaum, who holds the designation of Advanced Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers, is one of fewer than 600 specialists in the world who hold this level of certification. He is the former corporate wine and beverage director for Starr Restaurants, Food + Wine Magazine Sommelier of the Year 2019, and Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker 2020. Additional Summer Wine Adventures Programs July 24: Sensational South Africa August 21: New Zeal for New Zealand View a list of programs with Erik Segelbaum. General Information Sales will cut off for this program by Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
