Australia's premium cool climate wine event
The National Cool Climate Wine Show
Independent judging of Australia's finest cool climate wines, culminating in a celebrated public tasting in Bathurst, New South Wales.
Years of judging
An established fixture on the Australian wine show calendar, run since 1999.
Cool climate regions
Entries welcomed from every Australian cool climate wine producing region.
World-class feedback
Expert judges provide producers with valuable, comparative assessment.
The next show
The 22nd National Cool Climate Wine Show will be held from 19th to 23rd October 2020.
Important Dates:
- Entries Open: 1st July 2020
- Entries Close: 20th September 2020
- Exhibits Received by: 9th October 2020
- Judging Dates: 20th to 23rd October
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Welcome to the National Cool Climate Wine Show. Hundreds of wine producers enter the show each year with over 800 wines – making it Australia’s premier Cool Climate Wine Show!
The Wine Show was proudly founded in 1999 by the Bathurst Regional Vignerons Association. Now, in its 22nd year, the show has always existed to benefit, promote and provide world class feedback for Australia’s cool climate wine growers. The National Cool Climate Wine Show is the largest wine event inland from a capital city, with growing support every year from the public, business sector and media.
Latest news
2017 Results Are IN!
Judging has been completed and the results for our 2017 National Cool Climate Wine Show have been announced. Click here to read more!
Mediterranean and Alternative Grape Varieties
With a new focus and trend on alternative grape varieties in Australia we have excitedly amended our Dry Red Class to encourage more Mediterranean and…
Calling ALL Alternative Grape Varieties
We will be giving more exposure to our entries via our digital and social channels and all vineyards entering will have direct links on our website…





