On Friday 3 July 2026, join the National Wine Centre for a wine tasting event celebrating the diversity of Australian red wines.

The Drop In: Alternative Reds features a curated lineup of wineries from across the country, inviting you to push the boundaries of your wine knowledge and palate.

With 25+ producers under one roof, enjoy an evening exploring alternative and emerging red wine varietals like Cinsault, Barbera, Tempranillo, Nero D’Avola, Sangiovese, Petit Verdot and many more.

Discover your new favourite red, compare varietals and regions, and meet the makers, as you taste your way through unlimited samples with your take-home Spiegelau glass.

The Drop In: Alternative Reds

Friday, 3 July 2026
5.30pm - 8.30pm
National Wine Centre
Corner of Botanic Road and Hackney Road,
Adelaide, South Australia 5000

Tickets: $55 + booking fee

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Meet the Stallholders

• Adega Wine Company, McLaren Vale SA
• Anthologist Wines, Clare Valley
• Artwine Estate, Clare Valley / Adelaide Hills SA
• Bellwether Wines, Coonawarra SA
• By Fabiano, McLaren Vale SA
• Chalk Hill Wines, McLaren Vale SA
• Coulter Wines, Adelaide Hills SA
• Down the Rabbit Hole Wines, McLaren Vale SA
• Gaston Bravo Wines, Multi-region SA
• George's Folly Wines, Fleurieu Peninsula SA
• Gibson Wines, Barossa Valley SA
• Hahndorf Hill, Adelaide Hills SA
• Hither & Yon, McLaren Vale SA
• Hoffmann Family Vineyards, Barossa Valley SA
• K1 Wines, Adelaide Hills SA
• L'Anima Wines, McLaren Vale SA
• Lino Ramble, McLaren Vale SA
• Ministry of Clouds Wines, McLaren Vale SA
• Orbis Wines, McLaren Vale SA
• Pikes Wines, Clare Valley
• Pikes & Joyce, Adelaide Hills SA
• Ricca Terra, Riverland SA
• Serafino Wines, McLaren Vale SA
• The Islander Estate Vineyards, Kangaroo Island SA
• Vigna Bottin Cellar Door and Osteria, McLaren Vale SA
• Vinteloper, Adelaide Hills SA
• Wangolina, Limestone Coast SA
• Wines by Farquhar, Barossa Valley SA

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries will there be?

‍We currently have 28 wineries joining us at The Drop In: Alternative Reds - see the list above!

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Will there be food available?

Yes, we will have some food options available to purchase from the bar. The menu has been designed to complement your tasting experience.

Following the event, we encourage you to explore the nearby Rundle Street and East End which features some of Adelaide's best dining.

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Can I buy wine to take home?

Yes, wineries will be offering tastings as well as selling bottles of wine to take home.

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