1 September: The worldwide Official Launch was a joyous celebration held at Stefano’s Cafe, Mildura featuring outstanding Murray Valley alternative variety wines and Max Allen in conversation with Stefano de Pieri and friends

8 September: 5.30pm MVGWTA & Oliver’s Taranga Cellar Door, McLaren Vale, SA.

Max Allen in conversation and dinner catered by Chef Todd Steele.

13 September: Kelvin Club Melbourne, VIC.

Talk & Taste with Max Allen, Stefano de Pieri, Kevin McCarty & Melinda Hickson and MDI Wines.

21 September: 6.30pm Readings Carlton, Melbourne, VIC

Max Allen in conversation with Paul and Jess from Blackhearts and Sparrows

28 September: 5pm Cardwell Cellars, Abbotsford, VIC

Max Allen and award winning alternative variety wine producers

23 October: Bahama Gold, Brunswick, VIC

Max Allen hosts a wine dinner with MDI Wines and Blood Moon Wines and talks about the book

31 October: University House, Melbourne, VIC.

Max Allen hosts a wine dinner charting the history of alternative varieties, with guest winemakers