Australia Up Close - Chicago

Australia Up Close - Chicago

You’re invited to explore Australia’s exciting fine wines as we visit Chicago Monday, June 5, with more wines, brands and exciting discoveries than ever before.

With a geographical size similar to the US and distinct climates, soils and terroirs, it's no surprise that Australia boasts an array of wine styles, regions and grape varieties for you to experience.

The trade tasting is enhanced by a seminar and focus tables, ensuring that you have a full and exciting day of immersion into Australia Up Close.

SEMINAR - 11:00am - 12:30pm

Australia Evolves: Varieties and Regions That Shaped Australia’s Coming of Age

Australia’s diverse regions, varieties, styles, and winemaking practices continue to evolve through innovation and experimentation. Australia burst into the export markets in the 1980s and since then has offered the world vibrant, fruit-forward wines of exceptional value. Fast-forward to the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, and intense, concentrated examples of Shiraz, Grenache, and red blends dominated the Australian fine wine story. In between these two extremes lies the diverse Australian premium and regional offering that has always existed and continues to evolve. Join us and explore the varieties and regions that shaped Australia’s coming of age.

TRADE TASTING - 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Australia Up Close

Meet the winemakers, unearth unique classics, and discover the diverse wines, regions, and styles that are revolutionizing the Australian category.

We hope you'll enjoy making new discoveries as well as trying the latest vintages of old favorites. You’ll leave our trade tasting more informed and excited about the diversity, regionality and innovation of the ever-evolving Australian category.

Join us and explore Australia Up Close.