Attendees explored Australia and New Zealand’s distinctive terroirs, vibrant winemaking communities and compelling wines through the collaboration between Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers.
Guests refreshed their knowledge of Australian and New Zealand wine, challenged perceptions, and discovered wines that were in market and seeking distribution. They tasted the wines that had put both countries in the spotlight, alongside exciting new styles emerging from each. Participants explored regional and stylistic differences, learned more about winemaking techniques and innovation, and gained insight into the future direction of Australian and New Zealand wine.
For those looking to expand their Australian and New Zealand portfolios, the tastings provided a valuable opportunity to sample a wide range of wines under one roof.
Event highlights included:
-
1,000 wines from 200 wineries across three cities
-
Opportunities to meet winemakers, winery owners and principals
-
Tastings of the latest vintages from leading producers
-
Discovery of alternative grape varieties and new-wave styles
-
Exploration of minimal-intervention and natural wines
-
Wines from organic, biodynamic and sustainable producers
For more information, attendees had been invited to contact New Zealand Winegrowers at sarahs@nzwine.com or the Wine Australia team at uk@wineaustralia.com.
These were trade tastings, strictly limited to wine trade and media only.
#aussiewine #nzwine
London – 27 January 2026
Date and time: Tuesday 27 January 2026, 10.00am–5.00pm
Location: Lindley Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls, Elverton Street, London SW1P 2QW
Edinburgh – 29 January 2026
Date and time: Thursday 29 January 2026, 11.00am–5.00pm
Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR
Dublin – 3 February 2026
Date and time: Tuesday 3 February 2026, 12.00pm–5.00pm
Location: The Alex Hotel, 41–47 Fenian Street, Dublin 2