The Rutherglen Wine Show

🍷🏆 Celebrating Australia’s Finest Wines in Rutherglen

The Rutherglen Wine Show & Australian Fortified Wine Show is one of Australia’s most prestigious wine competitions, bringing together winemakers from across the country to showcase the very best in Australian wine. Held annually in the heart of one of Australia’s oldest wine regions, the event recognises excellence across a wide range of wine styles while shining a spotlight on the internationally acclaimed fortified wines that have made Rutherglen famous. Judging takes place from 7–10 September 2026, followed by the Exhibitors Tasting and Presentation Dinner on 24 September, and the popular Public Tasting on 25 September at the Henderson Pavilion.

Wine lovers have the unique opportunity to sample award-winning wines from producers across Australia, meet the makers and discover why Rutherglen continues to be recognised as one of the country’s premier wine destinations. Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply enjoy discovering exceptional local produce, the public tasting offers an unforgettable evening celebrating Australian winemaking at its very best.