# Event Details - **Event Name**: Taste the Top Wineries 2026 by The Real Review, Melbourne - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: From Tasmania to Orange and from Margaret River to Mudgee, hand-selected from the best producers of our 2026 rankings.About this EventTastingThis is your chance to taste a wide range of wines from wineries that qualified as Top Wineries of Australia in 2026. It’s a veritable who’s who of Australian wineries stretching from Tasmania to Orange and from Margaret River to Mudgee, hand-selected from the best producers of our 2026 rankings.It’s a stand up and walk around event, an intimate opportunity to meet, taste and talk to the artisans and winemakers behind many of Australia’s finest wineries. It’s also an opportunity to taste some of the country's rarest bottles and perhaps even get a sneak peek of upcoming releases.Chief reviewer Huon Hooke will be your MC for the day and available to answer questions and provide you with tips of must-try wines.The Top Wineries of Australia 2026 list is going to be published on the Monday, 11th of May.The tasting events will be held on Saturday, 18th of July 2026 at Glasshouse, Melbourne, Saturday 25th of July at Kimpton Margot’s Hammond Room, Sydney and Saturday, 1st of August at Crystalbrook Vincent in Brisbane.Attendees will enjoy tastings of all wines and a full grazing station.Session 1 from 12:30pm to 3:00pmMasterclass from 3:00pm until 4:30pmSession 2 from 4:30pm to 7:00pmYour ticket also includes a complimentary 3-month trial membership to The Real Review.MasterclassThis unmissable Masterclass will showcase a wide-ranging selection of the best wines from a variety of grape varieties, makers and regions across Australia. Several of the wines are from finalists in The Real Review Top Wineries Awards 2026, and chief reviewer Huon Hooke will be leading the discussion assisted by one of Australia’s top winemakers Paul Bridgeman from Levantine Hill Estate.This is a sit-down class for a limited number of people, as distinct from the main Top Wineries exhibition which is a stand up and walk around event accommodating many more tasters and many more wines!In ConversationThis is a new event in which you are invited to join in the conversation with an esteemed winemaker whose wineries figure in The Real Review Top Wineries Australia 2026. Each session features a 15-minute conversation led by a winemaker sharing the journey behind their label, philosophy and wine over a glass of something special from their collection – this is one for passionate wine enthusiasts!Winemakers include:Stephen Chambers of Chambers Rosewood (Sydney)Elena Brooks of Dandelion Vineyards (Melbourne & Sydney)Chester Osborn of D’Arenberg (Melbourne & Sydney)Eddie McDougall of E.J. McDougall Wines (Melbourne & Sydney)Aaron Mercer of Mercer Wines, (Melbourne) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-yarra/taste-the-top-wineries-2026-by-the-real-review-melbourne/100001988743826320 - **Event Categories**: workshops, exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 47.55, max: 194.59, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: South Yarra - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Glasshouse - **lat**: -37.8246977 - **long**: 144.9813349 - **full address**: Glasshouse, Olympic Park Oval, Olympic Blvd, South Yarra, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Taste the Top Wineries 2026 by The Real Review, Melbourne - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/519eb34617063063a3829c5de2539fff631498fea5b044a41b29f55a25869ca9-rimg-w1200-h800-dc151515-gmir.jpg?v=1778680808 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Taste the Top Wineries 2026 by The Real Review, Melbourne being held? - **A:** Taste the Top Wineries 2026 by The Real Review, Melbourne takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Glasshouse, Olympic Park Oval, Olympic Blvd, South Yarra, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Taste the Top Wineries 2026 by The Real Review, Melbourne? - **A:** Taste the Top Wineries 2026 by The Real Review, Melbourne is organized by The Real Review. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Taste the Top Wineries 2026 by The Real Review, Melbourne is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in South Yarra, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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