2026 Labelmakers Group WA Alternative Varieties and Geographe Wine Show
2026 Wine Show Results
The 2026 Labelmakers Group of Companies WA Alternative Varieties & Geographe Wine Show celebrated another outstanding year, bringing together producers from across Western Australia for three days of judging and an Awards Night at The Old Lyric, Bunbury.
Willow Bridge Estate claimed Geographe Wine of the Show for its 2025 G1-10 Chardonnay, marking the second consecutive year the winery has taken home the top Geographe honour.
Sittella Wines was awarded WA Alternative Varieties Wine of the Show for its 2026 Avant Garde Albariño, while Fishbone Estate’s 2026 Black Label Vermentino was selected by Chief Judge Sue Bell as the Wine to Watch.
The evening also celebrated Pippa Nielsen as the 2026 Champion of the Region, recognising almost two decades of leadership, advocacy and contribution to the Geographe wine industry.
The 2026 show once again highlighted the strength of the Geographe wine region and the diversity and quality of alternative varieties being produced across Western Australia.
Awards Presentation Evening
View photos from the awards night below!
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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Click to view the full Schedule of Classes to find the categories available for entry in the 2026 Wine
Show.
EXHIBITOR REGULATIONS
Before entering, click here and take a moment to read the Exhibitor Regulations. They contain
important information about eligibility, entry requirements, wine delivery, judging and
exhibitor responsibilities.
BOTTLE LABELS
Bottle labels will be available to download in late August.
All exhibitors will receive an email notification as soon as labels are ready.
WINE DELIVERY
Wine deliveries close on Wednesday 9 September 2026.
Please ensure your wines are delivered by the closing date to allow sufficient time for
processing ahead of judging.
JUDGING DATES
16–18 September 2026
Our experienced panel of judges will assess entries over three days, awarding medals and
selecting the outstanding wines of the 2026 Wine Show.
EXHIBITOR TASTING
Friday 18 September | 12.00pm
Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre (BREC)
Exhibitors are invited to taste this year’s entries, connect with fellow producers and celebrate
the diversity of Alternative Variety and Geographe wines.
MAJOR PRIZES TO BE WON
MILDURA 2027
WINNER OF THE BEST WA ALTERNATIVE WINE PRIZE INCLUDES
- 1x Ticket Talk & Taste
- 1x Ticket AAVWS Long Lunch
- 1x Wine Entry into 2027 AAVWS
- 1x Ticket Thursday Night Feature Dinner
- Return flights to Mildura
- 3x Nights Accomodation at the Grand Hotel Mildura
- A Tour of Chalmers & Other Local Vineyards
- An Opportunity to Showcase Your Wine at Thursday Nights Feature Dinner
- T&Cs Apply
A TRIP TO THE GREAT SOUTHERN
WINNER OF THE GEOGRAPHE WINE OF SHOW TROPHY PRIZE INCLUDES
- 2x Tickets Trophy Presentation Dinner to the Wine Show of Western Australia
- 2x Nights Accomodation at the Hilton Hotel Albany
- 1x Wine Show Entry into 2027 Wine Show of Western Australia
- T&Cs Apply
NEED ASSISTANCE?
Have a question about entering the Wine Show?
Whether you need help with your entry, regulations, judging or key dates, our team is here to
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