Everyday Wine Fair

Overview

A good glass of wine usually adds to a meal or time spent with friends. And while there are many reasons to talk up each bottle's tannins, terroir and microclimate, not every occasion calls for this kind of high-brow rumination. Instead, Natural Science Wine & Liquor's Everyday Wine Fair takes a more laidback approach, featuring a free, easygoing tasting that celebrates Australian wines made for everyday enjoyment.

Held from 2–5pm on Saturday, August 2, the Blackburn-based wine merchant has assembled a stellar lineup of seven local producers, including Yarrawood Estate, Muto Wine, Gill Estate and Patrick of Coonawarra. Spanning 35 wines to sip, every bottle is priced between $15 and $27, ensuring each option up for grabs hits the sweet spot between quality, character and affordability.

"This is literally an idea I had a couple of months ago," says Natural Science co-owner Tristan Jallais. "There are a lot of wine shows out there, but they're not really pitched to the everyday. This is something to enjoy, to drink — it's not elitist. It's about people filling their pantries."

During the fair, expect forward-thinking sips that leave a big impression and approachable chats about Aussie wine styles making waves with independent producers. So, whether you love chatting about wine (without the snobby takes) or you're exploring small-batch vino for the first time, this relaxed afternoon event is the ideal way to taste and stock up.

Images: Michael Pham.