Rutherglen in the City Melbourne

Rutherglen in the City is back in Melbourne for 2025, better than ever! Mark your calendars as Rutherglen brings the rich heritage, bold flavours, and exciting new varieties of North-East Victoria’s Wine Region to a striking new venue.

This year’s event offers a more intimate, elevated wine experience that invites wine lovers – and the wine curious – to sip, swirl, and savour at their own pace. Join 16 of Rutherglen’s top wineries for a day of tasting and discovery. Expect the classics like Durif and world-renowned Muscat, plus a fresh selection of contemporary varieties such as Alvarinho, Fiano, Grenache, Sangiovese, and Tempranillo.

New for 2025 is the “Wine Bar, Wine Chats” experience, where relaxed, pop-up style conversations with winemakers and experts will explore the stories behind the wines, with topics ranging from sustainable viticulture to food pairings and winemaking innovation.

Early bird tickets are $50 and include a premium take-home tasting glass and unlimited tastings across all winery pop-ups, a wine bottle tote bag and a wine showcase map by varietal.

With live music, gourmet food options, and Rutherglen wines available by the glass and bottle to enjoy on-site or take home, Rutherglen in the City Melbourne 2025 is a wine escape not to be missed.

About

Winemakers of Rutherglen (WoR) is an industry body representing the interests of 17 Grape Growers and Wine Makers from one of Australia’s most historic and iconic wine regions – Rutherglen. With more than 160 years of winemaking tradition, Rutherglen is one of the oldest wine regions in Australia and the wineries are largely owned by families.