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Monthly mid-week wine-tasting events in the heart of Collingwood, introducing you to a variety of family-owned wineries

23/02/2026

Hey Friends!
We've been planning something massive!

On The Palate is being relaunched at the Healesville Racecourse on 21 March. We're stoked to be putting it together for the Festival with the .

We've lined up 20 awesome producers- ranging from those you might have tried at ITV like , and , to some that you might be trying for the first time - like , and , as well as spirits from and .

There will be a great selection of food trucks and artisanal food producers, animals, pony rides, Valais Blacknose sheep, and it's family-friendly!

IMPORTANT: We have shuttle buses running from Lilydale and Eltham train stations - it's just $40 return to and from the racecourse.

Tickets for the event are $50, including a reusable plastic tasting cup, a linen tote bag, and all tastings, or $30 if you don't want to drink (includes your tote bag).

It's a full day out, 11am-5pm, and if you want to stay in the Valley we've lined up a few after dark collabs - send us a DM and we can fill you in on those!

Tix at http://onthepalate.com.au/

09/12/2025

Join us in wishing the inimitable, wonderful, entertaining, generous, and most loved member of our ITV family , the happiest of birthdays!

There's no one like you in the business, your ability to make people fall in love with wines, care about the producers, and taste with curiosity and open minds.

From all of us, alongside all the producers whose wines you have selected for our masterclasses, and all our ITV regulars who come by hook or by crook to every event to learn from the guru himself, a big Chin Chin to you!

07/10/2025

Three seats left for our Shedfest Bus this Saturday!
Pick up and drop off from Vic Park, stopping at , and - $95 includes bus and a cheeky bus bevvie, and your entry ticket as well as tastings at each winery! Slide in to our DM's to book!

10/09/2025

ITV Taste of Origin:
Heart in a lab coat Vs Heart in an apron

Points vs Pairings and The People!
There are a handful of spots left in the Judge v. Somme Masterclass with Jay Bessell and Halliday judge Jane Faulkner. Taste through 7 wines, debate scoring vs. sommelier perspectives, and sharpen how you buy and enjoy wine — with hot Rochey snacks to fuel the conversation.

You'll never buy wines based on label alone again after this one!!

Tix via link in bio or DM us if you want to add on a masterclass and you already have a general tasting ticket!

https://events.humanitix.com/into-the-vines-taste-of-origin

09/09/2025

ITV Rockey Steak Special!

Pre-orders are recommended if you'd like to secure your steak special on Thursday night.

The last few times they have sold out- so to avoid disappointment pre order by:
1) clicking on buy tickedts
2) scroll down to 'skip to add ons'
3) pre-order your porterhouse steak with fries and salad

On the night, you'll just mention your name at the bar and your meal will be cooked to order at a time that suits you. We suggest you do it before or after your ITV session so you maximise tasting time!

08/09/2025

ITV Taste of Origin-
Starting lineup is ready:

on entry, music and vibes
on entry and pouring and first aid
on head coach
on assistant coaching and cheer captain duties
on food and beers

Tix on sale, less than 20 tickets left for masterclasses so be quick!

Geddem!

03/09/2025

ITV Taste of Origin. Points Vs The People- Meet our second Masterclass host - Jane Faulkner

Jane is one of the esteemed judges of the famous Tasting Panel - and the bible that is the Halliday. She's a journalist by training and wine writer by vocation, starting her career in newspapers, later working at The Age/The Sydney Morning Herald, and also in TV and radio. She is a sought-after wine judge, locally and internationally, and chairs numerous shows. A long-time contributor and columnist for Halliday magazine, she has been reviewing for the Companion since 2016. She is highly respected for her honesty, fairness, rigour and independence in her writing and tasting. And, she's great mates with !

There's a fantastic article from Jane where she remembers the misfortune of being stuck next to a snobby git at a wine dinner in Beaune – yes, the epicentre of Burgundy. Oozing pomposity, he informed her he only ever drinks Premier Cru or Grand Cru. She burst out laughing and almost fell off her chair. After recovering her composure, Jane reeled off dozens of wines at the other end of the price and diversity spectrum, such as nebbiolo from Piedmont, German riesling, Australian chardonnay, Spanish tempranillo and more. So be prepared for the unexpected- she's a modern judge, open-minded, pro-producer and a hell of a lot of fun. We are so honoured she agreed to be a part of this event!

Tix on sale via the link in bio-
Masterclasses:
6PM sold out
7PM is almost sold out
8pm has around 40% remaining tickets

29/08/2025

ITV Taste of Origin- The biggest game of the year is not on TV....

This battle of the bottle will be hectic- it's the people vs. the points. Jay Bessell – sommelier, wine whisperer and man of the people is in one corner, bringing the front-of-house flair – reading the room, pairing to the plate, spotting value and wines with cult potential.

He's against one of the sharpest palates in the game, and one of the most influential wine judges in Australia- we will introduce you to her next week.

Together, they'll guide you through six wines, pit states against each other, debate their picks – and let you decide the winner with a People’s Choice vote.

Do points have relevance when context is taken away, are natural wines funky or faulty, can warm climates produce correct French varietals, do labels matter?

This great debate, together with next-level snacks from the Rochey is your ITV Masterclass. 6pm SOLD OUT, 7PM almost sold out, and some tickets left for 8pm!

Tix for sale via link in bio!

28/08/2025

ITV Taste of Origin- The New Recruit

Representing NSW- Intrepidus Wines
We first met Chrissie when she did our first ever Women in Wine event in Sydney, and Elia couldn't get enough of her Chenin!

Chrissie Smith’s Intrepidus Wines was only born in the 2021 vintage, working from a one-acre vineyard in the Canberra District that she farms herself. And that’s critical for her philosophy, with an abrupt career shift leading her to wine and quickly to a vineyard-first approach, recognising that the work done amongst the vines was just as important, if not more so, than the work in the winery. She's been a Young Gun of Wine finalist multiple times!

With three daughters under 11 and a single parent, she has managed to piece together an impressive practical resumé while now also studying viticulture

The label is currently built around sangiovese and shiraz, with tiny amounts of external grapes to allow for experimentation. Blends of the two home grapes make up a rosé and light red, while shiraz is also co-fermented with a splash of viognier, marsanne and roussanne.

On pour at ITV Chrissie will have:
2025 Pet Nat Riesling
2025 Blanc de Gris
2025 Chenin Blanc
2025 Sangio Rose
2024 Touriga Shiraz Grenache

27/08/2025

ITV: TASTE OF ORIGIN - The whistle blows on boring wines...

Introducing WA- YEAH Wines (Distributed by Pail and Cooper)

YEAH Wine is a family business run by Sian and Andrew Dawson. They embrace not owning a vineyard, using this as an excuse to source grapes from friends across most of WA’s wine regions.

YEAH Wine aims to make wines of personality and flavour. The WA United range focuses on offering super drinkability and super value. The Single Vineyard wines aim to offer a pure expression of place and grape variety, while the Small Batch wines allow things to get funkier with interesting blends, skin contact, whole bunches and carbonic maceration used to build taste and texture.

YEAH Wine produces small batches (sometimes as little as a single barrel) of handmade wines. Andrew doesn’t find the need jump on the band wagon and use gimmicky terms like ‘natural wine’ or ‘minimal intervention’, but instead aims to make wines as authenticity as possible; wines made with minimal mucking about!

On pour at ITV Andrew will have:
2023 Single Vineyard Chardonnay
2023 Small Batch ‘The Skin Project’ (skin contact - Verdelho)
2023 Small Batch ‘C Bomb’ (chilled red – Syrah)
2022 Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc
2023 Single Vineyard Graciano
2022 Single Vineyard Petit Verdot

21/08/2025

ITV: TASTE OF ORIGIN- Could this be the wine that breaks the line?

QUEENSLAND:

Kyle Goodwin is the founder and winemaker of Knucklehead Wines, located in Queensland’s Granite Belt. His journey into wine began in retail, but a deep interest in the craft soon led him to hands-on experience in the cellar.

In 2021, he launched Knucklehead Wines with a clear vision: to create expressive, small-batch wines using minimal-intervention methods. Drawing inspiration from Italian varietals like nebbiolo, montepulciano, and sangiovese, Kyle works closely with local growers and uses traditional techniques such as amphora fermentation and extended skin contact to let the fruit speak for itself.

Since its launch, Knucklehead Wines has gained national attention for its bold yet thoughtful approach. In 2025, the label was named a finalist in the prestigious Young Gun of Wine awards, recognising Kyle as one of the country’s most promising emerging winemakers.

With a commitment to authenticity, community, and craftsmanship, Kyle continues to shape Knucklehead Wines into a label that reflects both place and personality.

He will have the following wines on pour:
2024 Chardonnay
2023 Pinot Noir
2023 Amphora Montepulciano
2022 Skin Contact Sauvignon Blanc

Address

2a Robert Street, Collingwood
Melbourne, VIC
3066

Website

http://intothevines.com.au/

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