As we near the start of the most anticipated sporting event in history, we're celebrating with a thirst-quenching kick-off party at Into the Vines.

It's a sensory pentathlon - five wineries, a masterclass on how to select a wine for BYO dining with Jay Bessell and bites by James Cornwall (Ruby Dining/Bonny/Young Hearts/Seville Estate), the greatest (and funniest) Olympic moments on a projector screen and more soon-to-be-announced blingy surprises.

Held at Into Coffee, on Robert St, Collingwood, the event will fuse fine drops with a fun twist, showcasing over 24 Australian and International wines on tasting and available for sale.

Into The Vines brings together Melbourne Wine Lovers and introduces you to some of our favourite drops from Australia (Vic and NSW) and Italy. It's a feast for the epicurious- from traditional styles to funky lo-fi numbers, to incredible international imports, it's a great opportunity to meet the maker and support them directly, learn the stories behind the wines and discover wines often only available on-premise.

Each of the wineries has been carefully chosen by the Tracado team who host the event, and come recommended by fellow winemakers, sommeliers and restaurants who have worked with them directly.

On arrival, you'll be given a tasting card, a glass and an introduction to all of the importers. Then you will be invited to move through the room discovering and purchasing the wines - it's a great way to stock up and save with lots of great offers by buying direct.

Winemakers this time include:

- Renzaglia Wines (NSW)

- Pool Wines (VIC)

- Blood Moon Wines (VIC)

- Godot Wines (Italy)

- Tellurian Wines (VIC)

The masterclass will be facilitated by wine expert Jay Bessel, who is highly regarded and sought after for curating wine lists in many of Melbourne’s finest dining establishments, and training their staff. To compliment there will be small bites curated by James Cornwall, whose knowledge of flavours is incredible. With many restaurants now offering a night of BYO, and a rise in hosting dinners at home we thought it would be great for wine-lovers to learn how to BYO! Together Jay and James will share how to select the right wine when you are going to a restaurant, a BBQ or even selecting a wine off a wine list at a restaurant - and will incorporate one wine from each of our winemakers in the class.

Wines on pour * (these may change pending availability)

Pool Wines - Kyneton:

2024 GLOSS - Vermentino Pet Nat

2023 PEBBLE- Riesling

2023 GOOSE - Skin Contact Chardonnay

2023 COUGH DROP - Skin Contact Gruner/Shiraz amber blend

2022 PONY - Oxidative Merlot Rose/Light Red

2023 MULE - Shiraz/Viognier Red

Tellurian- Heathcote:

2021 Tranter Shiraz
2022 EVO Shiraz
2022 GSM
2023 Vermentino
2023 Fiano

Blood Moon Victoria:

2023 Moonrise Fiano/Vermentino

2023 Rise Nero D'Avola Pet Nat

2023 Dream Pinot Noir

2023 Autumn Moon Shivers Nero D'Avola

2023 Sang de Lune Shiraz

Renzaglia - O'Connell NSW:

2022 Chardonnay di Renzo

2023 Murnang di Renzo

2022 Nuovo di Renzo

2022 Cabernets di Renzo

2023 Shizangio di Renzo

2022 Renzaglia Bella Luna Chardonnay

Godot Wines - Italy

2022 Paltrinieri Radice Sorbara Pet Nat

2021 Fattoria San Lorenzo Oche Verdicchio

2020 Carlo Noro Oncia Bianca Passerina, Malvasia

2022 Gallegati La Via Degli Asini Sangiovese

2022 La Tosa Gutturnio Terredellatosa Barbera, Bonarda

2020 Fattoria San Lorenzo Collina Barcaione Montepulciano

This event is 18 years and over only - ID required.