THE Dookie Wine Show was forced to take a different turn this year, but it doesn’t mean wineries of the region won’t be celebrated in 2020 despite the Coronavirus pandemic.
While the traditional dinner isn’t going ahead, the competition is still open and entries welcome.
Established with the aim of promoting local wines, the annual wine exhibition is held in conjunction with the Dookie A&P Society, Phillips Cellars and Regional Wine Centre, The Adviser, the Greater Shepparton City Council, Goulburn River Valley Tourism, GOTAFE, Camerons Lawyers, The Graham Family, Brokerhouse, Pinnacle Financial Planning and In Hospitality.
Now in its 17th year, the Dookie Wine Show is open to wineries across Northern Victoria, with entries closing on November 18 with judging taking place on Saturday, November 21.
Enquiries are welcome by phoning local wine merchant and chairman of the Dookie Wine Show, Paul Phillips, of Phillips Cellars and Regional Wine Centre on 5821 2051.
Previous wine of the show winners:
2019 – Longleat Wines 2019 Garganega
2018 – Antcliffs Chase 2017 Riesling
2017 –RPL 2015 Barrel Selection Shiraz
2016 – Wines by Sam Victorian Shiraz
2015 – Tallis 2014 Viognier
2014 – Mitchelton 2013 Blackwood Park Riesling
2013 – Murchison Longleat 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
2012 – Cape Horn 2010 Shiraz
2011 – Tallis Wines 2010 Viognier
2010 – Tallis Wines 2007 Silent Showman Shiraz
