Shiraz Challenge
AU$159.00
Next: Fri, 20 Nov 6:30PM (AEDT)

Shiraz Challenge

4.8 across all classes · 1,505 reviews

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🍷 Engaging Education 🤣 Fun & Laughter 🍇 Diverse Selections 🎉 Memorable Experience

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GRANGE SHIRAZ CHALLENGE

A celebration of the best Shiraz/Syrah from across Australia and beyond

A blind tasting in our ambient underground Cellars pits the controversial icon against 11 other premium Shiraz and Syrah from the New and Old World.


All wines are tasted in a blind format and participants are invited to vote for best in show on the night.
The tasting is followed by a light supper with a further 13th glass of another contender. To say the least, expect an unmatched Shiraz feast!


Can you pick the Grange amongst the likes of Wild Duck Creek, Peel Estate, Henschke, John Glaetzer, Pondalowie and more? 


Held one Friday per month throughout the year, there’s a date to suit everyone. This has to be one of Melbourne’s best wine nights!

Investment: $159 – includes supper


The Shiraz Challenge is also an ideal format for corporate events too - contact us today with your enquiry at events@armadalecellars.com.au


Details

2 hours 30 minutes

You will learn

  • Taste a dozen of the best Shiraz made in Australia, and beyond.
  • Compare and evaluate the differences between the Grange and the rest.
  • Enjoy supper plus a 13th glass to finish the evening

You will get

  • An opportunity to find your new favourite Shiraz

Appropriate for

All wine lovers


Preparation

What to bring

  • A willing palate

What to wear

Smart casual attire


Your Teacher

Armadale Cellars

Armadale Cellars

1505 reviews

Armadale Cellars is about providing you with a memorable experience. Their courses in Melbourne are legendary for information, cutting edge wines and an awesome social atmosphere. Armadale Cellars has been a wine educator for over 25 years.

As one of Melbourne's leading independant retailer, Armadale Cellars team is led by Roseworthy graduate Phil Hude who is renowned for his no-nonsense and no-compromise attitude to wine as well as securing some of the leading figures in Australia wine industry to help present his informative and fun-filled courses and special events.


4.8 (131 reviews)
Tracey
Oct 2026
Great night. Lovely wines, just ended up buying far too much. Highly recommend and will probably do more tasting there
Linda
Aug 2026
I enjoyed the experience but as a woman l felt it was a bit blokey. 18 men to 2 women. Commentary slanted toward men
Alistair
Aug 2026
It was an excellent evening of tasting premium Shiraz wines, hosted by the amusing Phil Hude. It would be even better if there was more food on hand. The highlight was tasting the famed Penfolds Grange Hermitage.