2025 AAVWS Fellowship

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 n

The Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show (AAVWS) Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity for wine professionals and passionate enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the exploration and celebration of Australia’s alternative wine varieties. Sponsored by Longview Vineyards, this unique program encourages fellows to share their newfound knowledge and enthusiasm with industry peers and networks.

What’s Included?

The Fellowship covers all expenses for an incredible experience in Mildura from

Wednesday, 5th to Sunday, 9th November 2025, including:

• Return travel to Mildura

• Accommodation at the Quality Hotel Mildura Grand

• Meals: Breakfast and dinner daily

• Complimentary access to exclusive events:

  • Tasting during judging with Chief of Judges, Leanne Altmann 

  • Regional Tour hosted by Mildura Regional Development (Thursday, 6th November)

  • AAVWS Feature Dinner (Thursday, 6th November)

  • Trophy Judging Viewing at the show judging venue (Friday, 7th November)

  • Tour of an Italian Variety Vineyard (Friday, 7th November)

  • AAVWS Talk & Taste (Friday, 7th November)

  • AAVWS Show Tasting (Saturday, 8th November)

  • AAVWS Awards Long Lunch (Saturday, 8th November)

  • Recovery Breakfast with Judges (Sunday, 9th November)