This June, a group of more than 20 Greek winemakers will arrive in Australia for two weekends of events in Sydney and Melbourne to showcase the newest wines from the country.

From the oldest winegrowing region in the world, these winemakers will introduce their wines through a series of trade tastings, dinners and masterclasses, previously only ever held in the US and Canada.

There will be over 90 wines to sample, showcasing indigenous varieties and Greek expressions of international classics from the country’s best regions, including the Peloponnese and Santorini islands.

According to New Wines of Greece President, Yannis Voyatzis this is the first initiative of its kind with the Greek wine industry in Australia.

“This visit to Australia is about educating Australian trade about our wines, and showcasing the best we have to offer,” Mr. Voyatzis said.

“We’re looking forward to meeting and discussing our wines with a broad spectrum of the Australian trade, as well as catching up with some familiar faces.

“Even though we have thousands of years of wine production experience, the Greek wine industry is still evolving and the wineries attending will be showcasing a selection of their best wines, with a focus on the country’s indigenous varietals.”

Melbourne events:

When: Monday 22 June and Tuesday 23 June

Where: Aerial, 17 Dukes Walk, South Wharf

Details: Trade tasting from 12pm-5pm

One-hour masterclasses 11am, 1pm and 3.30pm

Sydney events:

When: Monday 29 June and Tuesday 30 June

Where: Establishment, 252 George St, Sydney

Details: Trade tasting from 12pm-5pm

One-hour masterclasses at 11am, 1pm and 3.30pm

Trade wishing to attend in either Sydney and Melbourne, please contact Laura Bell at Liquid Ideas on laurabell@liquidideas.com.au, or 02 9667 4211. Registration is essential.

For more information on New Wines of Greece, visit: www.newwinesofgreece.com