Rutherglen in the City Canberra
FRIDAY 9 + SATURDAY 10 JULY.
Rutherglen in the City is back at Old Parliament House in 2026.
We're bringing Rutherglen to the heart of the nation’s capital, for an exclusive wine tasting event designed to transport your senses directly to North East Victoria.
This year’s event offers an even more luxurious and inviting wine experience, designed for devoted wine lovers and the wine-curious to taste and explore at a leisurely pace.
- Meet the winemakers behind your favourite Rutherglen wines
- Taste over 100 wines from 17 acclaimed wineries
- Wine Bar Chats, a relaxed masterclass with our wineries and host
Expect the classics like Durif and world-renowned Muscat, plus a fresh selection of contemporary varieties and wine styles.
SESSION TIMES
Friday 10 July
5pm - 7.30pm
Saturday 11 July
10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
Early bird tickets are $50 including premium take-home tasting glass and wine tastings from 17 Rutherglen wineries.
WINE BAR CHATS
Step into the Members Bar for a relaxed interactive tasting session with leading winemakers and experts. Discover the stories behind each pour as they dive into topics from sustainable viticulture to food pairings and cutting‑edge winemaking. Just $5 with your event ticket.
Scion will be presenting '50 Shades of Red' on Saturday 11.15am
Durif isn't just a one-trick pony. For more than two decades, Scion's winemaker Rowly has been reimagining what Rutherglen's flagship red variety can be. Drawing on site, soil and season, he pushes the variety well beyond its brooding reputation.
Join Rowly as he guides you through Durif on an adventure exploring colour and form - from pale rosé and chilled red to an elegant Durif matured in French concrete egg.
You think you know Durif. We're here to change your mind.
We'd love to see you there!
