Australian Wine Festival

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Australian Wine Festival Tasting and Dinner

26 APRIL 2025 AT 14.00–16.00 & 17.00–22.30

Glasses of red and white wine and a pitcher of wine against a white and yellow background

Wines from the Tate Cellars Photography by Katie Wilson

The Australian Festival with Matthew Jukes is back in 2025, following its great success last year. Join us for a celebration of wine, food and music

This exciting event will showcase over 50 of the highest-scoring wines from Matthew’s annual list of the best Australian wines. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste a wide variety of wines, from everyday value bottles to exceptional premium wines all while enjoying stunning panoramic views from ɫ�ش�ý's East Room.

The festival is a “Walk Around” tasting, where you can meet wine importers and merchants, learn about the wines, and chat with Matthew Jukes himself.

The tasting will be followed by a three course dinner at ɫ�ش�ý Restaurant. Visitors can expect a thoughtfully crafted menu that highlighting the best of British ingredients by our former St John chef, Chris Gillard.

Cheese and charcuterie boards will be available for non-diners.

Matthew Jukes, a renowned international wine writer, is celebrated for his exceptional knowledge of Australian wines. He is widely regarded as one of the most knowledgeable experts in the field. Each year, Jukes tastes over 4,000 Australian wines, curating his prestigious “100 Best Australian Wines Report” from this extensive selection. With over three decades of experience in the wine industry, he is known for his deep understanding of wine and his authoritative reports, which have earned him respect worldwide.

This is a rare opportunity to taste and learn about the best wines Australia has to offer with Matthew Jukes, the leading authority on Australian wine. Be sure to register early for this remarkable wine experience!

All ɫ�ش�ý entrances are step-free. You can enter via the Turbine Hall and into the Natalie Bell Building on Holland Street, or into the Blavatnik Building on Sumner Street.

There are lifts to every floor of the Blavatnik and Natalie Bell buildings. Alternatively you can take the stairs.

Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses.
A quiet room is available to use in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 4.
Ear defenders can be borrowed from the Ticket desks.

To help plan your visit to ɫ�ش�ý, have a look at our visual story. It includes photographs and information about what you can expect from a visit to the gallery.

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