Oinofilia Greek Wine Festival Will Hit Both Sydney and Melbourne This June

Revel, the crew behind such epicurean hits as Pinot Palooza, Game of Rhones and Mould, is back with another standout food and wine event, this time devoted to all things Greek.

After a successful debut in Melbourne last year, Oinofilia: A Celebration of the Wines of Greece will return to North Melbourne's Meat Market this June, and will also head north for its first Sydney appearance the same weekend.

As with previous Revel events, wine lovers are in for a serious treat here. Greece takes the cake as Europe's oldest wine-producing region and Oinofilia is out to do it justice, showcasing 80 different wines from every corner of the country. Visitors will have the chance to sample unique varietals like Assyrtiko, Xinomavro, Moschofilero and Agiorgitiko, and chat to producers flown in especially for the event.

Being a Greek celebration, no one's about to go hungry either. The Melbourne edition will feature authentic fare from Camberwell's Elyros and sister restaurant Epocha, along with treats from Prahran Market's famed Sweet Greek. Sydney's culinary lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.

According to Revel founder and director Dan Sims, it's the chance for locals to get acquainted with a Greek offering that's often underrated here in Australia. "Oinofilia, from the Greek oîn, is by definition a love of wine," he says. "We all love Greek food, culture, and those islands, now it's time to celebrate Greek wine."

Oinofilia Sydney takes over Commune on Saturday, June 23, while the Melbourne event returns to The Meat Market, North Melbourne, on Sunday, June 24. Tickets are $55, and include all wine tastings and a Plumm wine glass to keep. Grab them here.