FAWG ANNUAL WINESHOW

Our annual Wineshow is TO BE held on SATURDAY 31 August THIS year AT Balnarring Community Hall

The annual wineshow is an opportunity for amateur winemakers to have their wines assessed by industry recognised wine judges and for the general public to taste the excellent home-made wines of the entrants.

Congratulations to the Winemaker of the Year 2024

Kevin Murphy

Congratulations to the trophy winners in our 2024 wine show!  


Best Red Grapewine of show - Peter Mitchell Current Pinot
Best White Grape wine of show - Terence Norwood Past Chardonnay
Best Country Wine of show - Libby Hatzimichalis Blackberry
Barrel Sample - Kevin Murphy Shiraz/Cab Sav
Novice Winemaker Trophy - Paul Alliston
John Lee Trophy - Val Henry Rhubarb/Ginger
Chris Myers Red Grape Wine trophy - David Hart Pinot Noir
Kath Lee Country Wine Trophy - Jodi Vermaas Apple-Dabinette blend cider
Margaret Birchell Liqueur Trophy - Terence Norwood Green Walnut


The venue, Balnarring Community Hall, provides a great family oriented facility with ample parking on site, and across the road at Balnarring Shops. There are shops, eateries and an IGA supermarket, where you could buy supplies to use at the on-site BBQ. In addition, there is a kids playground on-site to keep the kids entertained.

Happy Snaps 2024

FAWG Frankston Amateur Winemakers Guild