Sydney Royal 200 - The Wine Show Conversation
Thursday, 30 July 2026, 23:00
Sydney Royal 200 - The Wine Show Conversation · 1 Showground Rd, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127, Australia, Granville
For 200 years, the Sydney Royal Wine Show has helped shape the story of Australian wine - elevating quality and championing agricultural excellence. On 31 July, we're bringing that story to life, and we want you to be part of writing its next chapter.
This is your chance to understand how the Australian wine show system works, going behind the scenes to see how wine is assessed with some of the wine personalities who have shaped where we are today. A full day of tasting, debate and celebration built around four judged brackets. You'll taste wines blind, score them, and sit alongside some of the sharpest minds in the business as they reflect on where wine shows have come from, explain how to get involved and explore where shows are heading in the future.
Panels will be led by Iain Riggs AM, Samantha Connew and P J Charteris, alongside current Chair Mike De Iuliis and international judge Matthew Jukes. Expect honest conversation, rigorous tasting and a rare behind-the-scenes look at exactly how your wines get assessed when you enter a wine show.
This day is for exhibitors, aspiring wine judges, marketers, sommeliers, retailers and anyone ready to go deep on the world of wine show judging. Places are limited to 200 people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Food and Drink Included?
Yes. Lunch, refreshments, and networking drinks with canapés are included in the price of your ticket. You’ll also enjoy a selection of wine tasting samples during each panel session.
What time does the Symposium start?
The Symposium commences promptly at 9.00am and features four judging panels held throughout the day. The event concludes at 4.30pm, followed by networking drinks.
Is there public transport access?
Yes. The Howie Pavilion is located near Olympic Park Train Station and is approximately a five-minute walk from the Showground station exit.
Getting to Sydney Olympic Park | transportnsw.info
Site-map---sydney-showground.pdf
Is there parking available?
The closest parking location to the Howie Pavilion is P6, on the corner of Murray Rose & Australia Avenue.
Is there local accommodation nearby?
We typically recommend staying near the Showground at Sydney Olympic Park. Please note that accommodation may be limited due to the Chelsea FC v Tottenham Hotspur match taking place as part of the Sydney Super Cup.
About the Host Copy
Founded in 1822, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW exists to shape the future of sustainable Australian agriculture. As a not-for-profit organisation, the RAS supports rural and regional communities and advances agri-business and agri-technology, ensuring prosperity, sustainability and stronger connections between urban and rural Australia.
The RAS invests over $11 million annually across competitions and programs supporting sustainable agricultural development. Through the RAS Foundation https://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/, it has distributed over 470 scholarships and more than 110 community grants to rural and regional communities across NSW. Since 2013, $275,000 has been committed to wine related scholarships.
This is your chance to understand how the Australian wine show system works, going behind the scenes to see how wine is assessed with some of the wine personalities who have shaped where we are today. A full day of tasting, debate and celebration built around four judged brackets. You'll taste wines blind, score them, and sit alongside some of the sharpest minds in the business as they reflect on where wine shows have come from, explain how to get involved and explore where shows are heading in the future.
Panels will be led by Iain Riggs AM, Samantha Connew and P J Charteris, alongside current Chair Mike De Iuliis and international judge Matthew Jukes. Expect honest conversation, rigorous tasting and a rare behind-the-scenes look at exactly how your wines get assessed when you enter a wine show.
This day is for exhibitors, aspiring wine judges, marketers, sommeliers, retailers and anyone ready to go deep on the world of wine show judging. Places are limited to 200 people.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Food and Drink Included?
Yes. Lunch, refreshments, and networking drinks with canapés are included in the price of your ticket. You’ll also enjoy a selection of wine tasting samples during each panel session.
What time does the Symposium start?
The Symposium commences promptly at 9.00am and features four judging panels held throughout the day. The event concludes at 4.30pm, followed by networking drinks.
Is there public transport access?
Yes. The Howie Pavilion is located near Olympic Park Train Station and is approximately a five-minute walk from the Showground station exit.
Getting to Sydney Olympic Park | transportnsw.info
Site-map---sydney-showground.pdf
Is there parking available?
The closest parking location to the Howie Pavilion is P6, on the corner of Murray Rose & Australia Avenue.
Is there local accommodation nearby?
We typically recommend staying near the Showground at Sydney Olympic Park. Please note that accommodation may be limited due to the Chelsea FC v Tottenham Hotspur match taking place as part of the Sydney Super Cup.
About the Host Copy
Founded in 1822, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW exists to shape the future of sustainable Australian agriculture. As a not-for-profit organisation, the RAS supports rural and regional communities and advances agri-business and agri-technology, ensuring prosperity, sustainability and stronger connections between urban and rural Australia.
The RAS invests over $11 million annually across competitions and programs supporting sustainable agricultural development. Through the RAS Foundation https://www.rasnsw.com.au/foundation/, it has distributed over 470 scholarships and more than 110 community grants to rural and regional communities across NSW. Since 2013, $275,000 has been committed to wine related scholarships.
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