For those readers in Sydney, it’s almost time for the annual Victorian Winemakers Exhibition at The Menzies Hotel. This year the event will be held on January 30 & 31 with the public tastings between 4pm - 8pm.

I went last year and may I suggest arriving as close to 4pm as possible to taste around some pre-selected wineries and then doing a tutorial session from 6pm to 7pm when the crowds really start to ramp up.

There is more information at http://www.vicwineweek.com regarding entry cost, wineries on show and the tutored tastings that are being offered.

I have some observations on trends encountered at last years show here and a roundup on wines tasted here. This year I plan on getting along to the trade tastings and having more time to speak to the winemakers along with tasting some new releases.

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