138th Annual Rutherglen Wine Show 2026
2026 date announced shortly!
Discover the award-winning wines from the 137th Annual Rutherglen Wine Show, showcasing excellence and innovation across Australia’s finest producers.
Relive the highlights of this year’s event — a visual celebration of the people, passion, and wines that made the 137th Rutherglen Wine Show unforgettable.
Entries for the 138th Rutherglen Wine Show are now open. We invite wineries and producers from across Australia to be part of one of the nation’s most respected wine competitions and showcase their wines alongside the industry's finest.
The 137th Annual Rutherglen Wine Show has drawn to a close, marking another outstanding year of celebrating excellence in Australian winemaking. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our 12 judges and 10 associate judges for their expertise and dedication throughout the event. The highlight of this year’s show was undoubtedly the continued growth in our Iberian entries — a fitting tribute to Rutherglen’s deep connection with fortified and emerging Iberian varieties. Finally, we wish to thank all our exhibitors for their ongoing support; it is your passion and participation that make the Rutherglen Wine Shows such a proud and enduring tradition.
Entries open soon — register your interest here to be the first to know when submissions open.
The official dates for the 2026 Rutherglen Wine Show will be announced soon — stay tuned for updates.
The Rutherglen Wine Show is proudly hosted by the Rutherglen Agricultural Society, continuing a 137-year tradition of celebrating excellence in Australian winemaking.
Yes! Public tastings and celebrations are a highlight of the show — details on how to attend will be available closer to the event.
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