Canberra wine show judges 300 entries from 48 local wineries
Forty-eight wineries submitted 300 wines for judging this week at the 2026 wine show.
Canberra's annual wine show is underway, with judges assessing whites, reds, rosés and sparkling wines from across the region. This year brought 300 entries from 48 wineries, slightly down from last year's 345 because a late frost in November 2025 hurt local crops.
Gwyn Olsen, a respected winemaker now leading production at Henschke in South Australia, chairs the judging panel. Olsen praised Canberra's 'bright and fresh' Riesling and Shiraz, and said winemakers are doing 'interesting things' with less common grapes like Fiano and Albariño.
Winners who take gold or silver medals here can enter the National Wine Show to compete against wines from across Australia. The public tasting is Saturday, 14 November.
- 300 wines
- Entries this year
- 48
- Number of wineries
- 345
- Last year's entries
- Saturday 14 November
- Public tasting date
Why it mattersWine show medals boost a winery's profile and help them reach buyers and restaurants nationally.
AustraliaCanberra wine quality is being showcased to judges and commercial buyers who stock restaurants and shelves across Australia.
