AAVWS

More than just a wine show. Dedicated to exploring the growing, making, marketing and drinking of non-mainstream grape varieties in Australia and NZ since 1999.

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Alternative Reality took out Best New Wine Book at the 2025 Wine Communicators Awards

Written by Max Allen, this is the book everyone in wine is talking about!

Buy a copy for yourself, or stock up for customers here https://t.co/qJGioSX61Q

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AAVWS 2026 Judge Applications Now Open

Register your interest here:
https://t.co/9QuWHI6Wj2

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🍷 SAVE THE DATE 🍷

The 2026 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show is locked in.

4 – 7 November 2026
Mildura, Victoria

More details coming soon. For now, mark the calendar.

#AAVWS2026 #SaveTheDate #AlternativeVarieties #AustralianWine #Mildura #WineCommunity

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- Sponsor Shoutout -

Chalmers have proudly helped create, and have worked in and on the AAVWS show and movement since its beginning 25 years ago.

Chalmers are the proud sponsor of The Dr. Rod Bonfiglioli Best Wine of Show.

#AAVWS #AAVWSFamily #ChalmersWine

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🌸 The first jacarandas have started to bloom across Sunraysia and you know what that means — it’s show time!

Get ready for a week filled with incredible wines, conversations and connections right here in Mildura. Let’s make this one to remember.

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🌿 Just Over a Week to Go! 🌿

We want to take a moment to raise our glasses in gratitude to the incredible sponsors who make it all possible.

Your support helps us celebrate innovation, diversity and the spirit of Australian wine. 🍷

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Final count is in!
The 2025 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show has received 789 entries from 211 exhibitors, representing 69 regions and 98 different varieties.
#AAVWS2025 #AlternativeVarieties #WineShow #Mildura #AussieWine #RewritingTheRules

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We’re excited to announce Clint Drieberg @winewankers as the 2025 AAVWS Fellowship Recipient, proudly sponsored by Longview Vineyard.

#AAVWS #AAVWSFellowship #LongviewVineyard #Mildura #AlternativeVarieties #WineWankers #AustralianWine

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📢 Sponsor Shoutout

Established in 1975, Yalumba Nursery has proudly been growing vines for the times for 50 years.

🍇 Yalumba Nursery is the proud sponsor of the Best White French Variety Wine Award.

https://t.co/XcXZAGoTLh

#AAVWS #WineShow #YalumbaNursery #Sponsor

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🚨 ENTRY UPDATE – ENTRIES CLOSE THIS SATURDAY, 20 SEPTEMBER! 🚨

📢 Pour your passion into the spotlight – enter your wines today!

👉 https://t.co/8KeZTJcsOM

#AAVWS #WineShow #AlternativeVarieties #MilduraWine #WineEntries #Deadline #AustralianWine

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👋 Meet Stephen Wong MW – Our International Judge for AAVWS 2025. 🍇 We’re thrilled to welcome Stephen to Mildura to lend his palate, insight, and energy to this year’s Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show. #AAVWS #WineShow #Alternative #StephenWongMW #InternationalJudge

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🌟 Sponsor Shout Out 🌟

Oliver & Press Winemakers are proud sponsors of the 2025 AAVWS!

From Arinto to Zibibbo, their McLaren Vale team deliver expert, certified contract winemaking — helping you craft exceptional wines without compromise. Get in touch for V26!

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- Sponsor Shout Out -

Servicing a nationwide client base with outstanding quality and customer service, Jamesprint is the perfect choice for your wine and beverage labels.

Proud sponsor of the Best White Wine Award at the AAVWS. 🏆🍇

🌐 https://t.co/TgiMS31AK7

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✨ Sponsor Shoutout ✨

Australian Vintage, ASX-listed and B Corp Certified leading Australian wine company has a large Mildura region presence.

AV are the presenting partner of the A2025 AAVWS Feature Dinner | SALT

https://t.co/ZGKxXfHDHA

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The energy is already building with 74 entries received from 27 regions. That includes 27 exhibitors showcasing 36 unique varieties that celebrate the diversity and innovation of Australian wine.
Visit https://t.co/YQsVuQKWqv for everything you need to know about entering.

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AAVWS 2025 FELLOWSHIP – LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!

Applications close Friday, 29th August 2025!

Thanks to the ongoing commitment of our incredible partner @longviewvineyard

#AAVWS #WineFellowship #AlternativeVarieties #MilduraWineShow #LongviewVineyard

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- Sponsor shoutout -

We are thrilled to welcome BHF Technologies to the AAVWS Family!

https://t.co/Ww3Ra7NbaS

#AAVWS #Sponsor #Winemaking #Filtration #AustralianWine #AlternativeVarieties #WineInnovation #WineIndustry #Oenology #Viticulture #WineFuture

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🍷✨ Entries Now Open: 2025 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show! ✨🍷

👉 Submit your wines now and be part of a milestone year!

https://t.co/zugHM7Nuy7

#AAVWS #WineShow #RewritingTheRules #AustralianWine #AlternativeVarieties

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Tickets are LIVE!
From riverside dining with Stefano Di Pieri, to thought-provoking panels, epic tastings, and the legendary Awards Long Lunch… this is a week of wine, food, and conversation you don’t want to miss.
Tickets & Packages: https://t.co/5myoBIBpyR

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We are thrilled to welcome back our Chief of Judges Leanne Altmann, sommelier, wine communicator, and passionate educator based in Melbourne.

Welcome back @lea_alt_ as part of the AAVWS family.

Photo by @kristofferpaulsen

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