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Mid-month at the Wined Bar, National Wine Centre of Australia – a ‘Meet the Maker’ event designed to showcase the passion and people behind the wines.

Introducing ‘Meet the Maker’: a free tasting event dedicated to a single producer. Held on a Friday mid-month at the National Wine Centre’s Wined Bar, enjoy a relaxed afternoon as you meet the people behind the wine. Join us for free tastings, complimentary canapés and live music. This event offers a rare opportunity to chat with the winemaker and enjoy their wines up close in an intimate setting.

Meet the Maker - Tasting Australia Alumni Edition

Friday 8 May
5pm - 7pm
Free Entry

Join us for a bumper edition of Meet the Maker, presented as part of the Tasting Australia 2026 program. Our monthly tasting event expands for a special anniversary edition celebrating the National Wine Centre's 25th birthday and highlighting some of the prestigious Adelaide University Alumni Winemakers from the last 25 years. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon as you meet the people behind the wine. Join us for free tastings, complimentary canapés and live music. This event offers a rare opportunity to chat with the winemakers and enjoy their wines up close in an intimate setting.

Featured Producers

Riposte Wines

Adelaide Hills
Adelaide University Alumni: Tim Knappstein & Nick Knappstein

Tim Knappstein & Son bring you modern wines born from over 125 years of family winemaking history with an outstanding reputation for innovation and excellence acknowledged by multiple accolades and reviews. Our wines are created in the Adelaide Hills, one of Australia's most exciting premium cool climate regions.

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Oliver's Taranga Vineyard

McLaren Vale
Adelaide University Alumni: Corinna Wright

Six generations of stubborn, competitive growers and one equally spirited winemaker - that's the Oliver family. For more than 185 years, they've been growing grapes on their 100-hectare Taranga property in McLaren Vale, maintaining a deep and enduring connection to the land. Their collection of handcrafted wines reflects both variety and vintage.

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Kaesler Wines

Barossa Valley
Adelaide University Alumni: Tim Dolan

Kaesler is a Barossa Valley winery established in 1893 and is home to some of Australia's oldest vineyard plantings. The estate is managed under a regenerative farming program, supporting long term soil health and vineyard resilience. All wines are produced from estate grown, hand harvested fruit, with a focus on vineyard expression and consistency. Under Chief Winemaker Tim Dolan, Kaesler specialises in Barossa Shiraz known for its depth, structure and ageing potential, alongside a range of complementary varietals.

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Parker Coonawarra Estate

Coonawarra
Adelaide University Alumni: Andrew Hardy

Established in 1985, Parker Estate has built a reputation for wines that balance power with precision—showcasing intense blackcurrant fruit, fine tannins, and regional elegance. At this tasting, you’ll explore a selection that highlights both classic expressions and modern refinement, offering insight into vineyard site, vintage variation, and winemaking philosophy. These are wines built not just for immediate enjoyment, but for evolution—true reflections of one of Australia’s most distinguished red wine regions.

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The National Wine Centre joins the Tasting Australia program once again in May 2026, with a lineup of exciting food and wine events celebrating the best in Australian produce and winemaking.

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