TASTING EVENT | EXHILARATING Wines from Western Australia

Wine Trade

For one evening only, 35 of Western Australia's leading wineries are coming to Brisbane. Meet the people behind Australia's most acclaimed wines, taste more than 180 wines, and discover bottles rarely poured outside Western Australia. Whether you're just discovering wine or already have a favourite producer, expect a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere where curiosity is encouraged and every glass has a story.

GOLDEN HOUR SHOWCASE
Tuesday 18 August, 5.30-8.30pm
Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane

GOLDEN HOUR TICKET
All inclusive walk-around wine tasting, grazing table,
gourmet canapés, music & RIEDEL Magnum glass to take home (valued $35)
$75 +BF

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GOLDEN HOUR VIP EXPERIENCE
(SOLD OUT)
Enjoy early access to the Golden Hour Showcase, then join Erin Larkin, Australian Reviewer for Robert Parker Wine Advocate, for an intimate guided tasting of hand-selected wines that inspire her and define Western Australia’s iconic and emerging wine scene, before returning to the walk-around wine tasting.
$180 +BF

INDAILY

Your ticket to the West Coast: 11 wines to try at Brisbane’s biggest WA winery showcase

A rare opportunity to taste your way around one of Australia’s most renowned wine-producing regions is coming to Howard Smith Wharves. More than 35 wineries will be in attendance at EXHILARATING Wines from Western Australia’s event this August, inviting Brisbane oenophiles to swill, sip and savour drops from some of the Margaret River’s oldest vineyards, as well as the up-and-coming new winemakers emerging on the scene. Want to know where to start? We’ve picked 11 must-try varietals from these world-class winemakers.

THIS MAGNIFICENT LIFE

The West Comes East: EXHILARATING Wines Winter Pour

If it’s been too long since your last trek to the Margaret River or a long lunch in the Swan Valley, Howard Smith Wharves is offering a 4,000-kilometre shortcut this August. On August 18, Western Australia’s wine country arrives in Brisbane for one night only. EXHILARATING Wines from Western Australia is bringing more than 30 of Australia’s best producers and 150 bottles that represent the absolute pinnacle of the West.

MEET WINEMAKERS & INDUSTRY ICONS

BRUCE DUKES Winemaker & Owner

Domaine Naturaliste

TICKETS

Taste Western Australia’s charmed lifestyle in wines that are relaxed in nature, fusing tradition and imagination, to redefine possibilities.

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Wine Trailblazers,
Over 195 Years

Independent and resourceful go-getters since first laying down vine roots in 1829, Western Australia’s dynamic regions are elemental to Australian wine. You’ll find the Country’s second oldest, the Swan Valley, the globally-celebrated Margaret River and Great Southern, and exciting up-and-comers; Geographe, Pemberton, Manjimup, Blackwood Valley and the Perth Hills.

From Vast, Ancient &
Magnificent Lands

Dotted upon one of the Earth’s most ancient and biodiverse environments, with space grander than many countries, these lands are uncharted to most, yet carry 2.6 billion years of stories. Lashed and carved by wild coast power over megayears, this thrilling place grows exuberant, modern wine.

Refreshingly
Vivid & Energetic

Discover highly-skilled makers, reimagining tradition to craft a mosaic of wines which exude freshness from 2 months to 20+ years. Revel in progressive varietal expressions, smooth yet zestful blends, superlative Australian collector drops, and a valiant alternative scene with 16-38 grape varieties planted in most regions.

A Minimal,
Yet Mighty Impact

Western Australia’s regions contribute just 3% of Australia’s annual grape crush, and over-index in critical acclaim. Vineyards emerge through remnant forest and are managed under the strictest environmental custodianship. These lands favour quality over quantity; a unifying thread between the mostly artisan and family wineries.