Rutherglen in the City | Melbourne 2025

About Rutherglen in the City | Melbourne 2025

Rutherglen in the City Melbourne 2025 – A Bold Return to the States Capital!

After a short break in 2024, Rutherglen in the City is back in Melbourne for 2025 — and better than ever! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18th, as we bring the rich heritage, bold flavours, and exciting new varieties of North-East Victoria’s Rutherglen Wine Region to a striking new venue: The Abbotsford Convent.

This year’s event offers a more intimate, elevated wine experience that invites wine lovers — and the wine curious — to sip, swirl, and savour at their own pace. Join 16 of Rutherglen’s top wineries for a day of tasting and discovery. Expect the classics like Durif and world-renowned Muscat, plus a fresh selection of contemporary varieties such as Alvarinho, Fiano, Grenache, Sangiovese, and Tempranillo.

New for 2025 is our “Wine Bar, Wine Chats” experience, where relaxed, pop-up style conversations with winemakers and experts will explore the stories behind the wines, with topics ranging from sustainable viticulture to food pairings and winemaking innovation. It's fun, informative, and at a small cost of $10.

Early bird tickets are $50 and include a premium take-home tasting glass and unlimited tastings across all winery pop-ups, a wine bottle tote bag and a wineshowcase map by varietal.

With live music, gourmet food options, and Rutherglen wines available by the glass and bottle to enjoy on-site or take home, Rutherglen in the City Melbourne 2025 is a wine escape not to be missed.