
Do you want to join us in Mildura in November 2025?
The AAVWS Fellowship invites applications from wine professionals and knowledgeable enthusiasts who are excited by the opportunity to explore and celebrate Australia’s alternative varieties and share that new found fervour with their networks and industry groups.
2025 Dates: 5 – 9 November 2025
What’s Included?
Return travel to Mildura
Accommodation at Quality Hotel Mildura Grand
Breakfast & Dinner daily
Access to exclusive events:
- Tour of regional highlights
- AAVWS Feature Dinner
- Behind-the-scenes look at trophy judging
- Tour of an Italian variety vineyard
- AAVWS Talk and Taste sessions
- AAVWS Show Tasting event
- AAVWS Awards Long Lunch
- Recovery Breakfast with judges
We’re seeking wine professionals and passionate enthusiasts ready to share their experience and enthusiasm with their networks and industry groups.
Do you have what it takes to immerse yourself in Australia’s most intriguing wine varieties? Apply now and join us for this unforgettable journey!
The Fellowship is sponsored by Longview Vineyards and includes the following:
MEET OUR FORMER FELLOWS
2024 AAVWS Fellow – Steve Leszczynski
Read about Steve here
2023 AAVWS Fellow – Cassandra Charlick
Read about Cassandra here
Read about Cassandra’s experience here
2022 AAVWS Fellow – Alexandra Prichard
Read about Alex here
Read about Alex’s experience in Mildura here
There was no fellowship awarded in 2020 & 2021 – we don’t need to tell you why!
2019 AAVWS Fellow – Grant Scicluna
Read about Grant here
2018 AAVWS Fellow – Simone Madden-Grey
Read about Simone here
Read about Simone’s experience in Mildura here
2017 AAVWS Fellow – Katie Spain
Read about Katie here
Read about Katie’s experience in Mildura here
2016 AAVWS Fellow – James Scarcebrook
Read about James’ experience in Mildura here
2015 AAVWS Fellow – Adam Walls
Learn more about Adam Walls here
Read Adam’s Post-Show blog here to see why he gave an A+ to the AAVWS
2014 inaugural AAVWS Fellow – Sarah Limacher
Want to know more? Click here to read all about her.
Want to hear about her experience? Click here to see what she thought about her visit to the AAVWS and Mildura.
The Fellowship Program is sponsored by Longview Vineyard.

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