Wine Animal
Melbourne Shiraz Challenge
Melbourne Shiraz Challenge
Price (Includes GST)
Join The Wine Animal in Melbourne on 27 June for the next round of the 2025 Shiraz Challenge — a showdown of 13 of Australia’s most iconic Shiraz and Syrah wines, poured semi-blind, scored out of 20, and ranked by you.
The Format?
You’ll know the lineup. You won’t know the order.
Every pour is a test of your palate and a celebration of Australia’s most powerful grape.
What’s Included
13 Exceptional Wines, including:
- Penfolds St Henri
- Wynns Michael
- Rockford Basket Press
- Standish Schubert Theorem
- Sami-Odi Little Wine
- Swinney Farvie Syrah
- Yarra Yering Underhill
- Syrahmi La La
- Best’s Bin 0
- Mount Pleasant 1880 Vines
- Clonakilla SV
- Henschke
- Plus a cheeky Wine Animal wild card
4-Course Matched Dinner – Expect bold, layered flavours and thoughtful pairings. Think oysters, spice-kissed dishes, and one seriously satisfying dessert.
Games & Prizes – Scorecards, surprises, and a dose of Wine Animal-style competition
Guest Appearance – One of the featured winemakers will join us for the night
Grange Pours – Optional tastings of Penfolds Grange 1992 & 1997 available on request
Why This Event?
This isn’t your average tasting — it’s a full-sensory deep dive into Shiraz royalty. Whether you're here to sharpen your palate, celebrate with friends, or simply immerse yourself in a lineup of elite bottles, this night delivers.
It’s fun, inclusive, and totally unpretentious — with wines that rarely appear side-by-side and a few signature twists along the way.
Event Details
Location: Melbourne – Antara
Date: Friday, 27 June 2025
Time: 6.00pm arrival for a 6.30pm start
Tickets: $320 per person (includes all wine, food, and glassware)
Spots: 30 only
How to Secure Your Spot
We’re releasing 30 seats to start — if demand is strong, we may add a second date, but that’ll depend entirely on interest.
If you’re keen, don’t wait. These nights sell out fast — and once they’re gone, they’re gone.
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