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.
For the first time, Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers have come together to host a joint tasting in Poland. It’s a chance for you 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.
Sacha Timaeus
Sacha was appointed at Torbreck in late 2019 and was previously Export Manager for Kaesler and Yarra Yering. He has been promoting Australian fine wine internationally for over 10 years and spends an average of 150 days per year overseas in market. A failed actor, he is an engaging public speaker and presenter.
A dual national of Australia and the UK, he gets conflicted when the Wallabies play Wales at rugby, but not during the Ashes. At 6’5” (1.96m) tall, he does indeed play basketball. A classically trained percussionist and drummer, his neighbours in the Barossa are happy that he no longer gets the chance to play much.
Sacha holds a MA (Hons) in Spanish from the University of Edinburgh, a MSc in Wine Business from the École Supérieure de Commerce de Dijon (now the Burgundy School of Business) and the WSET Level 4 Diploma.
Amanda Johnson
Amanda Johnson created the Spy Valley brand almost 25 years ago out of her family's pioneering Waihopai Valley estate vineyards. Invigorated by the challenges of leading the Spy team to inspire the world of wine in a time of change, Amanda is passionate about looking after the land for future generations, and knows how crucial sustainability is to both Spy Valley and our wine industry. Amanda is delighted to be fulfilling her long held dream of immersing herself in the family business.