North X North East Wine Festival
Schedule
Sat Aug 01 2026 at 01:00 am to 09:30 am
UTC+10:00Location
Old Melbourne Gaol City Watch House, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3000 | Melbourne, VI
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On Saturday, August 1st, Melburnians are invited to experience the bold, the rare, the fortified and the unforgettable, as the wines of North and North East Victoria are poured within the walls of the historic Old Melbourne Gaol City Watch House for the North x North East Victorian Wine festival.Following on the from the runaway success of the inaugrual event in 2025, all your favourites are BACK for 2026 and ready to pour their new vintages for you.
The event will showcase the diversity and depth of seven wine regions—Nagambie Lakes, Strathbogies, King Valley, Beechworth, Rutherglen, Mansfield, and The Alpine Valleys. From elegant cool-climate varietals to powerful reds and pioneering Proseccos, the festival is a journey through the heart of High Country wine.
The festival is brought to you by Melbourne wine educator, events maven and tour host, Melissa Brauer, aka The Prosecco Queen, who has been actively promoting the liquid treasures of the North East for the past 15 years, as well as running the Prosecco Festival in Melbourne for the past 8. (She also has a house in the King Valley and visits the North East every other weekend.)
Adding to the flavour, chef CURTIS STONE and the team will be serving up a selection of mouthwatering snacks to complement the wines and warm the belly. Think steak baguettes, Victorian cheese boards, and other delicious bites designed with textural whites and cosy reds in mind.
Confirmed exhibitors include
All Saints Estate
Billy Button Wines
Box Grove Vineyard
Darling Estate
Debortoli Wines Rutherglen
Fighting Gully Road
Municipal Wines and Sake
Ros Ritchie Wines
Valhalla Wines
Vino Intrepido
with more to come!
Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/north-x-north-east-victorian-wine-festival
Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply wine-curious, this is your chance to meet the makers, sip something special, and discover why the North East is one of Australia’s most exciting wine destinations.
3 sessions to choose from :
11am-1.30pm
2pm-4.30pm
5pm-7.30pm - perfect to fit in with your other city adventures, with plenty of nearby parking and access via public transport.
And now we've partnered with Humanitix, you're paying even less in booking fees, and the amount you do pay goes straight to supporting important charities.
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Where is it happening?
Old Melbourne Gaol City Watch House, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3000Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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