Rutherglen in the City Canberra
Friday 10th & Saturday 11th Juy
Old Parliament House, Members Dining Room
A Bold Return to the Capital!
We’re back at Old Parliament House for 2026
Mark your calendars for Friday 10th and Saturday 11th of July, as we bring the rich heritage, bold flavours, and exciting new varieties of North-East Victoria’s Rutherglen Wine Region for a premium wine experience located at the Members Room at Old Parliament House.
This year’s event presents a more luxurious and inviting wine experience, designed for devoted wine lovers and the wine-curious to taste, explore and indulge at a leisurely pace.
Discover 17 of Rutherglen’s most celebrated wineries across two days of exceptional tasting and exploration. Alongside regional signatures such as Durif and the world-renowned Muscat, guests will enjoy a sophisticated line-up of alternative varietals including Alvarinho, Fiano, Grenache, Sangiovese and Tempranillo and modern twists on the old classics.
Tickets
Early bird tickets are $50 including premium take-home tasting glass, unlimited wine tastings from across the 17 pop up ‘cellar doors’ and access to in festival giveaways and exclusive discounts.
Rutherglen in the City Canberra 2026 invites you to indulge in a luxurious winter wine escape, complete with gourmet food items for purchase, and an exceptional pour of Rutherglen’s finest wines - available by the glass, by the bottle, or to take home for later enjoyment.
Session Times:
Friday 10th
5:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 11th
10am - 1pm
2pm - 5pm
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. It’s engaging, insightful, and at a low cost of only $5 with your event ticket.
Friday 5pm - 7:30pm Session
Friday 5:30pm
Pfeiffer Wines Presents Silken Sip Session: Soft Cheese and Sweet Wine Stories
A silken tasting experience where the storytelling is as integral as the wine itself. This session includes a small serve of soft cheese perfectly matched to a glass of Pfeiffer Late Harvest Muscadelle. Sip and savour both as Robyn weaves a narrative around this much-loved wine, bringing to life its origins and journey from vineyard to glass, creating a warm, immersive experience of tasting and tales.
Saturday 10am - 1pm Session
Saturday 10:30am
Cofield Wines Presents Provincial Black Label
A premium expression of Cofield winemaking philosophy and regional character. Highlighting three standout wines: award-winning 2012 Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay, known for its finesse and aging potential; the Netherby Shiraz, offering elegance, balance, and depth; and the Quartz Vein Durif, a bold and structured wine that captures the power and richness of this iconic Rutherglen varietal
Saturday 11:15am
Scion Wine Presents 50 Shades of Red
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.
12:00pm
Warrabilla Wines Presents 'A Decade Of Durif'
Join Smithy as he guides you through a decade of Warrabilla Durif. Sample wines from three vintages, showing three distinct stages of development, and get the inside word on why this unique variety is tailor-made for the cellar.
Saturday 2pm - 5pm Session
Saturday 2:30pm
Stanton & Killeen Wine Presents Vintage Fortified
Discover the elegance of Vintage Fortified wines with Wendy Killeen. This session offers a deep dive into one of Stanton & Killeen’s most iconic styles, renowned for its complexity, age ability, and collector appeal.
Saturday 3:30pm
De Bortoli Rutherglen Estate Presents The Many Faces of Rutherglen Muscat
Discover the versatility of the iconic Rutherglen Muscat. Elegant, fresh, bold, rich and everything in between! Join us as we display the very different ways we showcase it's adaptability
Participating Wineries
The following wineries will be at Rutherglen in the City Canberra in 2026:
- All Saints Estate
- Andrew Buller Wines
- Anderson Winery
- Cofield Wines
- Chambers Rosewood Vineyards
- De Bortoli Rutherglen Estates
- Dinah Wines
- John Gehrig Wines
- Jones Winery & Vineyard
- Lake Moodemere Estate
- Morris of Rutherglen
- Olive Hills Estate
- Pfeiffer Wines
- Scion
- St. Leonards Vineyard
- Stanton & Killeen Wines
- Warrabilla Wines
