Wine Australia invites you to explore the diversity and complexity of our continent of wine.
10:00am – 11:30am – Trade Seminar (Seating Limited)
11.30am – 2:30pm – Trade Walkaround Tasting
Wine Australia’s Mark Davidson will lead the seminar, Style Shifts: Australia’s Varietal Evolution, and the discussion will focus on how Australian winemakers are adapting to a changing environment and global marketplace, experimenting with emerging varieties and evolving wine styles to shape Australian wine’s sustainable future.
The walkaround tasting will focus exclusively on Australia’s white and sparkling wines, from more than 12 wine regions, showcasing a broad range of varieties and styles, from Hunter Valley Semillon and Eden Valley Riesling to Tasmanian sparkling, Margaret River Chardonnay, and emerging varieties like Fiano and Gewürztraminer. All paired with small bites that illustrate the food-friendly, vibrant styles that are defining modern Australian wine.
Please register to confirm your attendance, and we look forward to hosting you on 5 May.
Seating is limited for the invite-only seminar – if you’re interested in learning more about it, please contact Annie Dingwall, [email protected].
Trade Trip Incentive
Are you a wine buyer eager to learn more about Australia’s wine scene? Ready to be surprised and captivated by the quality and diversity of Australian wine on a trip hosted by Wine Australia? If you are located in Minneapolis, Vancouver, Boston or Nashville, read on to find out how you can apply.
Simply attending the trade show in your home city completes one of the criteria for your trip entry. We also ask you to let us know how you would utilize a visit to Australia to raise the profile of Australian wine. You can find all the entry requirements and further details here.
We look forward to seeing you in May 2026!
Seminar presenter
Mark Davidson
Born in London and raised in Sydney, Mark has over 35 years of experience in the hotel, restaurant and wine business. During his 15 years as a sommelier, he was named Sommelier of the Year at the Vancouver Wine Festival in 2001 and won the Spirited Industry Professional in 2014. Following his experience as a sommelier, Mark has produced numerous wine education and restaurant etiquette courses. As a Department Head and Instructor with the International Sommelier Guild, he was instrumental in the on-going development of the curriculum and has taught classes in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas. Mark joined Wine Australia in 2009 and he has been in the Education team since 2013. Outside of his day-to-day role, he is also an annual judge at Texsom International Wine Awards, Sunset Magazine and LA International wine competitions.