The Victorian Wines Show

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Support came from notable industry professionals James Halliday, Len Evans, Dr Bryce Rankine, John Stanford and local wine-producers and media. It was evident the Victorian Wines Show was here to stay. It was the only wine show promoting wines made from grapes grown and produced in Victoria and remains so today. In 1984 eligibility for entry to the National Wines Show in Canberra was achieved and continues.

Another goal was to bring the excellent quality of Victorian wines to public attention. With the support of industry and a dedicated committee with a wide range of backgrounds and a common interest being a passion of both wine and Victoria the show has continued to grow and achieve its goals. In one early article Paddy Kendler wrote that the Victorian Wines Show played a vital role in encouraging and promoting Victoria’s diverse range of wines.

Wine shows have a two-fold effect: That of the producer and of the consumer. The aims are to provide producers with a comparison and goal to achieve and excel; to promote both large and small producers and in this process provide understanding, awareness and a guide of this unique product to the consumer. Wines are judged solely by the contents within the glass.