Ten Spots Available for the Sydney Royal 200 Wine Show Conversation!
For two centuries, the Sydney Royal Wine Show has been instrumental in shaping the story of Australian wine—elevating quality, championing agricultural excellence, and setting the benchmark for the industry. Now, they are bringing that rich 200-year history to life, and Rootlings has an exclusive invitation for you to be part of its next chapter.
We are incredibly excited to announce that we are sponsoring TEN Rootlings to attend the landmark Sydney Royal 200 - The Wine Show Conversation! This is an unprecedented opportunity for our community's aspiring wine judges, viticulturists, marketers, and wine enthusiasts to go deep into the world of wine show judging.
Event Details
What: Royal Agricultural Society of NSW: Sydney Royal 200 - The Wine Show Conversation
When: Friday, July 31, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Sydney, New South Wales
What to Expect on the Day
This isn't just a seminar—it’s a hands-on, palate-driven masterclass. With the event strictly limited to just 200 people overall, our ten selected Rootlings will get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at exactly how wines are assessed at a professional level.
Your day will include:
Blind Tasting & Scoring: A full day built around four judged brackets where you will taste wines blind and score them yourself.
Expert Insights: Sit alongside some of the sharpest minds in the business as they pull back the curtain on how the Australian wine show system works.
Legendary Panels: Engage in honest conversation and rigorous debate led by industry titans including Iain Riggs AM, Samantha Connew, and P J Charteris, alongside current Chair Mike De Iuliis and international judge Matthew Jukes.
How to Apply
We want to send a passionate, curious, and driven group of ten to represent Rootlings at this historic event.
To claim one of these highly sought-after spots, please apply below before June 21. Don’t miss this chance to refine your palate, expand your network, and celebrate 200 years of Australian wine excellence with your fellow Rootlings!
The Rootlings program and this opportunity is supported by Wine Australia, with levies from Australia’s grape growers and winemakers and matching funds from the Australian Government.
