2018 Wine Show Program
Tickets for the 130th Rutherglen Wine Show and the 2018 Australian Fortified Wine Show will go on sale shortly. You can secure your spot by Pre-Registering for both the Public Tasting and the Presentation Dinner by clicking on the Contacts Tab on our Web Page and filling in the form.
Judging: 17th – 21st September
Over a 5-day period Some of Australia’s Best Judges, both Locally and Interstate, will gather in Rutherglen and judge entries from across the Country.
Wines are blind tasted making the results a truly Independent and Consumer Focused rather than Commercially Focused.
Our stringent judging process will produce Bronze, Silver, Gold and Trophy Winners in one of Australia’s Oldest and Most Prestigious Wine Shows.
Exhibitors Tasting Thursday 27th September - 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
An opportunity for Exhibitors to Taste other Wine Makers Products on a Grand Scale and to and Benchmark their Wines against some of the Countries Best.
It is a great opportunity to Network with other Winemakers and Industry Buffs.
Entry is Free to all Exhibitors of 130th Rutherglen Wine Show and or the 2018 Australian Fortified Wine Show will
Presentation dinner Thursday 27th September Pre-Dinner Drinks - 6.00 pm – 7.00 pm
Relax and chat with friends whilst enjoying a tipple and wait for your dinner and the all-important Presentation of the Trophy Winners.
Dinner and Presentations: - 7.00 pm – 12.00 am
Local Restaurateur Pickled Sisters will provide a scrumptious 3 course meal paired with award winning wines selected by our Chairman from this year and previous years shows.
Enjoy our Chairman’s call of the Trophy Winners and the Presentation of Trophies to the Winners.
Tickets are $165.00 per person and limited to 200 spots and includes a results book showing all the winners and winners scores
The Presentation Dinner can sell out and bookings are essential to confirm your seat at one of the wine industries more prestigious events.
Public Tasting: Friday 28th September - 6.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Sample some of the Countries and Regions Best Table, Sparkling and Fortified Wines including Award and Trophy Winners of 2018 Show, paired with Selected Locally Produced Hot and Cold Finger Foods.
Tickets are $65.00 per person and limited to 215 spots and includes a results book showing all the winners and winners scores
The Public Tasting is usually a sell out so get in quick.
Wine Sale: Sunday 30th September - 7.00 am – 9.00 am Finish
An opportunity to purchase excellent wine at bargain prices. Get in early or miss out. Once the sale starts its finish so don’t be late.
“Don’t forget” you can secure your spot by Pre-registering for both the Public Tasting and the Presentation Dinner by clicking on the Contacts Tab on our Web Page and filling in the form.
Kind Regards
Geoff O’Dwyer
Secretary Treasurer
Rutherglen Agricultural Show
"In vino veritas - In wine there is truth."
