2026 Geelong Wine Show Awards Dinner

About this event

The 27th Annual Geelong Wine Show Awards Dinner For 27 years, the Geelong Wine Show has celebrated the artistry and variety of wines crafted across the Geelong Wine Region. This year, the celebration reaches new heights. Join us at Flying Brick Cider Co on Friday, December 4th, for the highly anticipated Awards Dinner. This is the region's premier evening to recognise the producers, judges, and enthusiasts who elevate Geelong wine. The evening begins with canapés and the region’s finest Best Sparkling served on arrival, a perfect opening. Settle in for a luscious three-course menu showcasing premium local ingredients, thoughtfully paired with an array of exceptional Geelong wines. Throughout the night, enjoy the unfolding drama as the 2026 Trophy-winners are revealed, with the celebrated wines poured at your long, communal banquet-style table. This is more than a dinner; it is an opportunity to connect with producers, sponsors, industry professionals, and fellow wine lovers. Expect seamless proceedings interspersed with breaks for conversation and live music. The Prestigious Trophies to be Awarded: • Best Wine in Show – The ultimate honour, across all classes • Most Successful Exhibitor – Recognising consistent excellence across the portfolio • Best Chardonnay • Best Other White Wine • Best Other Red • Best Pinot Noir • Best Shiraz • Best Sparkling • Best Rosé • Best Wine of Provenance Dress code: Formal – attire that commands attention. Don't miss out. Tickets are strictly limited and sales close one week before the event. The industry and the public gather for this one night to honour the best of Geelong wine. Optional Return Bus Service: • Pick up point: 5:30 pm, The Deck Hotel (2-4 Gheringhap St, Geelong) • Bus arrives at Flying Brick Cider Co (1753 Bellarine Hwy, Wallington VIC 3222). • Bus departs Flying Brick Cider Co at 11:00 pm, returning guests to The Deck Hotel.