Fellowship

 

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 Here

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.

Proudly supported by Mildura.com

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.”