AAVWS Awards Long Lunch

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Saturday 8th November 2025

Date | Saturday 8th November Venue | Willow and Ivie, 256 Irymple Ave, Nichols Point, Vic 3501 Time | 12.15pm – 5pm Cost | $170pp including canapés, five courses & matching 2023 Trophy and Gold Medal winning wines

The legendary AAVWS Awards Long Lunch is the event that steals the show.

The Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show legendary Awards Long Lunch is gearing up to be another delicious and unforgettable event this year. Join us at Willow and Ivie surrounded by vineyards and set amidst acres of gardens overlooking an ornamental lake. During the awards you’ll savour a five-course long lunch, passionately prepared by talented local chef Jack Attrill, matched with exciting award-winning alternative variety wines from the 2024 AAVWS.

Situated 5kms from the CBD, you can get yourself to Willow & Ivie, or grab a seat on the bus departing from the Quality Mildura Grand Hotel around high noon.

*Please note the AAVWS Awards Long Lunch event tickets sell out very quickly, to avoid disappointment book ASAP.

TICKETS ON SALE SEPTEMBER 2025

Changing the World

“The massive impact the AAVWS has had on wine production and consumption in Australia over the last 15 years is now flowing overseas as alternative varieties breathe new life into the UK market and add colour and excitement to the Australian offering.”