A packed wine tasting event titled “From Ancient to Modern Wines” took guests on a journey through Greek viticulture, from the age of Homer to contemporary exports, at the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney on May 1.
Organised as part of the Greek Festival of Sydney, the evening blended archaeology, history and trade, offering a fascinating exploration of wine’s cultural role in Greek society—both ancient and modern.
Guests were treated to talks from archaeologists and historians, who examined how wine functioned as a “gift of Dionysos” in ancient Greece, shaping ritual, daily life, and even politics.
Following the historical insights, Trade Commissioner of Greece in Australia Chryssa Prokopaki delivered a detailed presentation on the potential for Greek wine exports to Australia, outlining growing demand and opportunities for producers.
Attendees then sampled wines from vineyards across Greece.
“From Ancient to Modern Wines” proved not only to be a celebration of heritage and flavour, but also a toast to future opportunities in Australia’s wine scene.
