July 4, 2025

The Drop In: Reds Edition – The Rise of Alternative Varieties

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The Drop In: Reds Edition – The Rise of Alternative Varieties

July 4, 2025

Who doesn’t love sipping on a glass of delicious red wine?

Well, this July you can do just that at the National Wine Centre of Australia… with The Drop In: Reds Edition – The Rise of Alternative Varieties!

Join us on Friday the 4th of July from 5:30pm for a showcase of delectably rich alternative reds from producers all around the country. We’re talking Barbera, Tempranillo, Aglianico, Mencia, Blaufrankisch… and so many more! Come in and try them all, and discover a new favourite you might never have heard of.

Entry to the event includes unlimited wine tastings from all participating producers and a complimentary Spiegelau glass to savour your favourite pours. Our bar also boasts a selection of beverages available for purchase, as well as some tasty food options. The event will conclude at 8:30pm, in time to head into the city for dinner or further kick-ons!

Featured Producers:

  • Battle of Bosworth
  • Bondar Wines
  • Chalk Hill
  • Coriole
  • Coulter Wines
  • Hoffmann Family Vineyards
  • Hugo Wines
  • In Praise of Shadows
  • Kalleseke
  • Kimbolton Wines
  • Ministry of Clouds
  • Mitolo
  • O'Leary Walker
  • Olivers Taranga
  • Smidge Wines
  • The Islander Estate Vineyards
  • Unico Zelo
  • Varney Wines
  • Wangolina
  • Wines of Merritt
  • Worlds Apart Wine

+ more to be announced!

The Drop In: Reds Edition – The Rise of Alternative Varieties
Friday 4 July
5:30pm – 8:30pm
$50+Booking Fee

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