Enter Now – Be Part of the North East Victorian Wine Challenge
Entries are now open for the 2026 North East Victorian Wine Challenge – your opportunity to showcase your wines on one of the region’s most exciting and respected wine show platforms. Entries are open from Tuesday 22nd September – 9:00 am AEST. Enter via Showrunner.
Whether you’re championing classic varietals, pushing boundaries with innovative blends, or continuing the proud legacy of fortified winemaking, this is your moment to shine.
With entries judged by an experienced panel of leading winemakers, sommeliers, buyers, educators, and communicators, your wines will be evaluated with expertise, integrity, and a deep understanding of regional context.
Why Enter?
- Benchmark your wines against the best of the five North East Victorian GI’s
- Gain valuable feedback from respected judges
- Increase exposure across industry, trade, and media
- Celebrate the craftsmanship of your whole team – from vineyard to bottle
- Be eligible for awards and recognition in one of Australia’s most diverse wine zones
📅 Key Dates:
- Entries close: Friday October 23, 2026
- Wine deliveries between: November 2 –13, 2026
- Judging: November 18 –20 in Beechworth
- Presentation Ceremony: 2:00 pm Friday November 21, at Beechworth Memorial Hall, Ford Street, Beechworth.
Take your place among the region’s best, enter now.
Ozpak
Saverglass | Alpine Valleys Wine Region | Winemakers of Rutherglen
TAFCO Rural Supplies | North East Wine | Kauri | Wines of the King Valley
Contact Us
Have a question about entries, judging, sponsorship, or attending the North East Victorian Wine Challenge? We’d love to hear from you.
Please fill out the form here and a member of the NEVWC team will be in touch as soon as possible.
For urgent enquiries, you can also reach us via email.
Feel like slipping into our DM’s? Find us on Instagram.
