Explore the quality and diversity of Australian and New Zealand wine in this exciting collaboration between Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers.
The Aussies and Kiwis have lots in common: fine wine, great food, stunning scenery, the cool Southern Ocean and also our cool Antipodean attitude.
Our wines are an expression of our distinctive terroirs and the vibrant communities that craft them. Perfecting traditional techniques and inventing our own ways of doing things, we push the boundaries in the pursuit of the most diverse, thrilling wines in the world.
Join us to refresh your knowledge of Australian and New Zealand wine, challenge your perceptions, and discover wines that are already in-market or seeking distribution.
Revisit the iconic wines that put Australia and New Zealand on the map, while diving into contemporary styles emerging from both countries. Gain insight into regional diversity, winemaking techniques and the innovative spirit shaping the future of Australian and New Zealand wine.
If you are looking to expand your Australian and New Zealand list, this is a great opportunity to taste a diverse range under one roof. We’re sure you will find something your customers will love.
- Meet winemakers, winery owners and principals
- Taste the latest vintages from iconic producers
- Discover alternative grape varieties and new wave styles
- Try minimal intervention wines and natural wines
- Explore wines made by organic, biodynamic and sustainable champions
The tasting booklet with all the wines, wineries and importers will be added online in early September.
Masterclass presenters
Emma Symington MW
Emma Symington MW has worked in the wine trade for 18 years with previous roles including selling and buying wine. She is now Wine Australia’s Head of Education EMEA, organising and hosting a series of tastings, seminars and masterclasses to increase enthusiasm and knowledge in Australia’s wines and wine regions. After winning the Vintners' Cup and Vintners' Scholarship for the top WSET Diploma graduate in 2011, Emma embarked on the Master of Wine course, becoming an MW in 2015. A WSET-certified educator, Emma judges at several international wine competitions and won the Emerging Wine Writer category in the 2014 Louis Roederer Awards.
Michael Corbett
Michael has amassed extensive experience, having worked more than 30 vintages across 13 regions in four countries: New Zealand, Australia, France, and the USA. His diverse background allows him to deliver dynamic and modern twists on traditional styles. Vanguardist was officially launched in 2014 with two meticulously crafted, single vineyard expressions. Two wines made from what Michael deemed to be the best varieties, grown in the best soils in the top sub-regions.
Toby Buck
Toby grew up on the Coleraine vineyard in Hawke’s Bay New Zealand, planting vines and making wines with his parents and brothers inside the country’s first legally protected grape-growing site. After visiting European wine and barrel makers in his teens, he continued to work in wine, completing two degrees in Art History, and finishing both his Master of Science and WSET Level 3 with distinction. This was followed by more technical wine study at some of the top producers in Chile, Argentina, France and Italy. Now based in Amsterdam, he writes a national wine column inside NZ showcasing regions, producers, and advances in technology, and is a contributor on JancisRobinson.com on Cabernet Sauvignon and regenerative viticulture. Last year, Toby became the first person from New Zealand or Australia to be admitted to the world's oldest wine guild - the 650-year Vintners Company in London - as a new member.