Taste Australia in the UK. Then See It for Yourself

From boundary‑pushing winemakers to ancient vineyards and cutting‑edge styles, Australia’s wine story is more exciting than ever. Attend the upcoming trade tasting and you could be heading Down Under to experience it all first‑hand.

Australian wine is having a moment, and not a quiet one. Across the country, boundary‑pushing winemakers, evolving styles and a wave of emerging varieties are redefining what Australian wine can be. For sommeliers and buyers eager to stay ahead of the curve, Wine Australia is offering a rare chance to experience this dynamism first-hand.

28 winemakers and winery owners will be pouring their wines at the event – check out the list here. The list includes fifth generation custodian Guy Adams (Owner, Metala Wines) with the oldest family-owned Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the world in South Australia’s Langhorne Creek and Murray McHenry (Owner, McHenry Hohnen Vintners) crafting fine wines in Margaret River using biodynamic practices and ‘hands-off’ winemaking.

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This January, the Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting returns to London and Edinburgh, showcasing the breadth and excitement of the region’s wines. And for six lucky attendees, the tasting could be the gateway to something even more extraordinary: a two‑week, all‑expenses‑paid trade trip to Australia in early November 2026. Tasting booklets for both events are now available: London and Edinburgh

A Deep Dive into Australia’s Wine Heartlands

Hosted by Emma Symington MW, the trip will span seven wine regions across three states, offering an immersive look at the people, places and philosophies shaping modern Australian wine. Expect vineyard walks, winery visits, behind‑the‑scenes tastings and conversations with the growers and makers driving innovation.

From multi‑generation family estates to the new wave of disruptors rewriting the rulebook, the itinerary promises a comprehensive snapshot of Australia’s wine culture, its heritage, its experimentation and its unmistakable sense of place.

Those curious about what’s in store can browse highlights from the 2024 tour on Emma’s Instagram. Last year’s group inspected some of the oldest vines on the planet, drifted over Yarra Valley in a sunrise hot‑air balloon, cruised Sydney Harbour and even met some of the country’s iconic wildlife. Martina Larnach, Head of Wine at Super 8 Restaurants, summed it up simply: it was “the best trip ever”.

How to Enter

Entry is refreshingly straightforward. Attend the Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting — either in London or Edinburgh — and complete a short online form explaining why you’d like to join the trip. That’s it.

London Tuesday 27 January 10.00 – 17.00 Lindley Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls, Elverton Street, London, SW1P 2QW Register here

Edinburgh Thursday 29 January 11.00 – 17.00 Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR Register here

Entries close on 20 February 2026.

For questions about the tasting or the competition, the Wine Australia team can be reached at uk@wineaustralia.com.