Registrations are now open for Wine Victoria’s Changing Climate, Smart Viticulture Field Days.

These events will explore seasonal outlooks, climate resilience, vineyard management strategies, technology adoption and practical tools to support growers.

3 June – Mornington Peninsula register
4 June – Macedon Ranges register

Hayley Purbrick and Stephanie Duboudin also attended the annual Murray Valley Winegrowers Incorporated (MVWI) Forum in Mildura, which featured industry leaders including Martin Cole and Lee McLean.

The forum focused on current market conditions, sustainability challenges, and opportunities for regional collaboration.

L–R: Martin Cole (Wine Australia), Chris Dent (MVWI), Stephanie Duboudin (Wine Victoria), Lee McLean (Australian Grape & Wine), Mark Bourne (NSW Wine) and Paul Derrico (MVWI).

Wine Victoria Sustainability and Innovation Lead Hayley Purbrick attended Agriculture Victoria’s annual Biosecurity Roundtable in Melbourne, focused on implementation of Victoria’s Biosecurity Strategy.

Wine Victoria continues to advocate for practical, industry-informed approaches to biosecurity preparedness and response.
Read Hayley’s latest biosecurity update in our recent sustainability newsletter.

Wine Victoria Sustainability and Innovation Lead Hayley Purbrick recently presented at the Project Ag Resilience – Yarra Valley Sustainability: Start Here event, which attracted a strong turnout from across the region.
Hayley highlighted how businesses can use existing operational data to track sustainability performance and support more informed decision-making.

Twenty-four Victorian wineries are showcasing their wines at Vinexpo Asia Hong Kong this week with the support of Wine Victoria’s export program in partnership with Global Victoria.

As one of the region’s leading international wine and spirits trade fairs, Vinexposium provides an important platform to connect Victorian wineries with buyers, importers, distributors, and trade from across Asia. We’re proud to see Victorian wineries showcasing the quality and diversity of our wine regions at Vinexpo Asia.

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2026 Drink Victorian Industry Tasting Program. The program supports Victorian wine producers to connect with trade, hospitality and retail buyers while showcasing the strength and diversity of Victorian wine.

Wine Victoria members are eligible for a 50% subsidy to participate in key export market activations, including:

Wine Australia South East Asia Roadshow – learn more.
ProWine Shanghai – learn more.

These initiatives provide valuable opportunities to reconnect with priority export markets and strengthen trade relationships.

Wine Victoria is pleased to support the Finlaysons Wine Roadshow 2026. This year’s seminar, Save Every Drop: How to Manage a Wine Business in Challenging Economic Times, will explore practical strategies for navigating current industry and economic pressures.Wine Victoria members are eligible for $50 off the retail ticket price.

The Victorian Trees on Farms Program provides grants to support the integration of trees into farming systems to improve productivity, resilience and environmental outcomes.
Grants of up to $80,000 are available.

WorkSafe Victoria is offering free online workshops designed to help small businesses improve psychological health and safety in the workplace.

Collective Foundation is inviting Expressions of Interest for its Leadership Excellence Program, designed for emerging and established leaders across Victoria’s hospitality industry.

The program is open to applicants representing the diversity and breadth of the sector with a minimum of two years’ management experience.

See a wide-ranging collection of trade, industry and consumer wine events and activities happening across the globe using the Wine Industry Events Calendar.

2026​

• 3 June – WV Changing Climate, Smart Viticulture Field Day – Mornington Peninsula
• 4 June – WV Changing Climate, Smart Viticulture Field Day – Macedon Ranges
• 1–30 June – Len Evans Tutorial Scholarship​applications open
• 27 July – Drink Victorian 2026 EOI deadline, apply now
• 31 July – Victorian Wine Show 2026 entries open
• 4 August – Finlaysons Roadshow – Yarra Valley
• 5 August – Finlaysons Roadshow – Rutherglen
• 15 September – Australian Women in Wine Symposium – Melbourne
  

If there is an upcoming event that is not on the calendar, please email at communications@wineaustralia.com