UK & Europe activations

Matthew Jukes Visit & WAGFG Wine Awards

ABOUT: WA WINES TO THE WORLD has partnered with WA Good Food Guide to bring Matthew Jukes to WA as international guest judge for the 2023 WAGFG Wine Awards. Immediately following the wine awards, Matthew will be touring the Margaret River and Great Southern wine regions and opportunities are now open to producers to participate in a number of activities as outlined below.

We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the 2023 WAGFG Wine Awards Night - Monday 9th October from 5.30pm to 11.00pm, at the State Buildings - Perth.  Purchase your tickets here.

OBJECTIVE: Showcase the regions and wines of Western Australia to one of the UK’s most influential wine writers/media, that is highly engaged with Australian wines.

AUDIENCE: We aim to ultimately reach relevant UK trade and consumers through Matthew Jukes’ various media platforms.

ELIGIBILITY: Wine exporters to the UK are invited to participate in a range of targeted activities across Matthew Jukes’ itinerary.

COST TO PARTICIPATE: Different costs apply across the various activities.

TIMING: 9th-13th October 2023.

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:

Chenin Blanc Tasting/Masterclass

  • REGISTRATIONS CLOSED

  • Open to Swan Valley & Margaret River producers

  • Monday 9th Oct from 10.00am - 12.00pm, at The Shorehouse - Swanbourne

Margaret River Cabernet Masterclass

  • REGISTRATIONS CLOSED

  • Open to Margaret River producers

  • Participants will also present wines to Wine Retail Buyer Tour delegates

  • Tuesday 10th Oct from 2.30pm - 4.30pm, at Howard Park Wine Chapel - Cowaramup

Focused Producer Tastings

  • REGISTRATIONS CLOSED

  • Open to Margaret River producers

  • Various time slots available on Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th October, venues TBC

Chardonnay Exposé - style and perspective (a Cherubino event)

  • REGISTRATIONS CLOSED

  • Open to Margaret River producers

  • Wednesday 11th Oct from 1.30pm onwards, at Frui Momento - Wilyabrup

Trade Tasting & Business Matching

  • REGISTRATIONS CLOSED

  • Open to Great Southern producers

  • Participants will also have the opportunity to present wines to Wine Retail Buyer Tour delegates

  • Thursday 12th Oct from 1.30pm – 5.30pm, at Alkoomi Wines - Frankland River