Wine tasting is an ultimate learning experience, whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just curious about different flavours, and you’ve got great wine-tasting etiquette. Wine tasting events are held in various venues throughout Melbourne at various times of the year. Here are some upcoming and current events.
Wine and Vine- the premier wine-tasting event in Melbourne! [September 2022]
The Wine and Vine Festival was founded to bring together some of Australia’s greatest winemakers as well as customers under one roof. During this event, attendees are expected to witness over 30 wineries offering over 150 free wine tastings, delicious food, live music, and more! Wine drinkers and producers of all backgrounds are encouraged to have fun, learn about wine and regions, reach new audiences, and form ties with other outstanding businesses.
ReWine Wine Tasting [August 2022]
During this wine tasting event at ReWine held at 460 Queen St Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia, participants learn about new varietals, winemakers, and how to supply wine while minimizing waste. They can then buy a bottle of their favourite wine to take home!
Pinot Noir Masterclass at V Wine Salon [September 2022]
This wine tasting event at V Wine Salon is a celebration of Pinot Noir which was established two thousand years ago in Burgundy, France. It is one of the world’s most recognized red varietals. Despite being a difficult vine to cultivate, winemakers all over the world adore Pinot Noir for its elegance and distinct qualities.
This cool-climate grape produces light-to-medium-bodied wines by nature, but its plasticity and the innovation of modern winemakers have resulted in a remarkable range of styles.
Ryne GC Wine Tasting Showcase [September 2022]
This wine tasting event will be hosted at Donovan Cooke’s Ryne in North Fitzroy on Thursday, September 8th. Donovan Cooke is well-known for his appearances on Masterchef Australia, and his career spans three decades and three countries. Ryne, his most recent effort, highlights his broad understanding of cooking techniques that he has honed over the years.
Six to ten premium boutique wineries will be present to demonstrate their current and next vintages, providing participants with further information on each as they sample them. All wines will be available for purchase on the night, and everyone who attends will be placed into a prize draw to win a GC42SRED 42-bottle Grand Cru Wine Fridge.