Beyond the Bottle trade event set for Melbourne

Alepat Taylor will host a dedicated wine and hospitality trade day in Melbourne at Rydges on 27 July. The event, titled ‘Beyond the Bottle 2026, is designed to “educate, inspire and connect the industry through world-class producers, premium food and cutting-edge hospitality solutions”. Open exclusively to trade and free to attend, the event will bring together over 35 international and domestic producers. Organisers claim the event presents a “rare opportunity for sommeliers, buyers and operators to engage with the people behind the wines and deepen their understanding of regional styles, philosophy and production”.