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.
This is the first time that Wine Australia and New Zealand Winegrowers have teamed up to run a tasting in the Netherlands. It’s a chance for you to refresh your knowledge of Australian and New Zealand wine, challenge your perceptions and discover new wines that are in-market and seeking distribution.
Taste the wines that have put Australia and New Zealand in the spotlight and discover exciting new styles that are coming out of the two countries today. Uncover regional and stylistic differences, find out about winemaking techniques and innovative spirit, and look into the future of Australian and New Zealand wine.
Some highlights:
- 350+ wines from 80 wineries
- 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
View the list of attending Australian and New Zealand winemakers, winery owners and principals below. Part of the Aussie contingent is Lauren Langfield from South Australia’s Land of Tomorrow, a trailblazing winemaker with a passion for sustainability. Don't miss her McLaren Vale Touriga Nacional. You can also meet Chester Osborn, fourth-generation winemaker at d’Arenberg in McLaren Vale, and chat about foot treading, his work with 30 grape varieties and colourful shirts!
If you’re looking to expand your Australian and New Zealand portfolio, this is a great opportunity to taste a diverse range under one roof. We’re sure you will find something your customers will love!
At the tasting, there will be 36 wineries seeking distribution in the Netherlands. The ‘new to market’ line-up includes alternative varieties from McLaren Vale, sparkling Shiraz, Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir and Eden Valley Riesling.
Browse the exhibiting Australian wineries below and find out more by clicking through to their profile page. Check out their wines, read about the winery and winemakers, and see which locations they’re seeking distribution in.
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.
Stephen Jones
Stephen Jones is the Export Director for Wirra Wirra and Ashton Hills, two of Australia’s most admired wineries. Stephen has more than 15 years of experience driving strategic growth and product visibility for leading drinks industry companies. He has also appeared as a reputed wine judge for numerous international wine tasting competitions, namely The Drinks Business, CWSA & the Asian Wine Awards.
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.