GRAPEVINE

Experience the many varieties of one of the world’s up-and-coming wine-producing countries in this three-session tasting course of Australian wines. The Aussies are no longer pegged as makers of cheap Chardonnay and expensive Shiraz. Find out why. Part 1 is an overview of the Australian wine scene. Parts 2 and 3 are area-by-area, winery-by-winery explorations of some very tasty wines.

Monday, 7:30 p.m. The Wine House, 2311 Cotner Ave., Los Angeles. (310) 479-3731. Part 2, Oct. 26; Part 3, Nov. 2. Reservations required. $110 per person for all three classes.