Insider Perks
What We’re Backing This Month
Exclusive wine, food, travel and hospitality offers hand-picked for Australian wine lovers.
Every month we share the bottles, experiences, restaurants, events and destinations we’re genuinely excited about. No endless discount lists. Just the places, people and products we believe are worth discovering.
Why Insider Perks Exists
For years, The Wined Up has been built around one simple idea: helping people discover the stories behind great wine, food, travel and hospitality. Through podcast interviews, winery visits, tastings and industry relationships, we’re constantly finding producers, venues and experiences that deserve more attention. Insider Perks is where we share them.
Some offers include exclusive discounts. Others provide unique experiences, early access opportunities or special events. Every recommendation is something we’d happily share with our closest wine-loving friends.
This Month’s Insider Perks
Oliver’s Taranga Shiraz Collection
Few producers do Shiraz quite like Oliver’s Taranga. From approachable everyday drinking to cellar-worthy icons, these exclusive packs offer the perfect opportunity to explore one of McLaren Vale’s benchmark family wineries.
🥂 Best Value Buy
2022 Estate Shiraz 6 Pack – $150
A vibrant, generous McLaren Vale Shiraz packed with dark berries, spice and silky tannins. At just $25 a bottle, this is the perfect introduction to Oliver’s Taranga.
🍷 Explore the Range
Shiraz Reserve Sampler – $420 (12 Pack)
10 of the Estate Shiraz and 2 HJ Shiraz. Perfect for those wanting to discover the depth and diversity of their flagship variety.
🏆 Collector’s Pick
HJ Shiraz Vertical 3 Pack – $473
A rare chance to experience how Oliver’s Taranga’s iconic HJ Shiraz evolves across vintages. A must-have for collectors and lovers of age-worthy Australian Shiraz.
✨ TWU Exclusive
Use code TWUXOT for an additional 10% off these already exceptional offers.
Offer available for a limited time and while stocks last.
A Rhône Affair at Soumah
Escape to the Rhône Valley without leaving the Yarra Valley. Join Soumah for a five-course long lunch paired with Rhône-inspired wines, including museum and pre-release releases alongside iconic French selections.
📅 Sunday, 19 July
🕛 Arrival from 12pm
💰 $145 per person
A perfect winter afternoon for lovers of food, wine and French varietals.
Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival Giveaway
We’re giving one lucky TWU reader the chance to win a Double Pass to the Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival at Rydges Resort Hunter Valley on Saturday, 11 July.
Expect a day of wine, beer, spirits, gourmet food, live entertainment and masterclasses, all set in the heart of wine country.
🎟️ Prize: Double Pass (2 tickets)
📅 Festival Date: Saturday, 11 July
⏰ Winner Drawn: Wednesday, 2 July
Enter now for your chance to sip, savour and celebrate in the Hunter Valley. 🍷🍺
Join The Oenophiliacs Society
Love discovering great wine and supporting small, family-owned producers? Join The Oenophiliacs Society by Ben Murray Wines and become part of a community of wine devotees.
Members receive 12 bottles twice a year, plus free shipping, first access to new releases, exclusive wines, member pricing and invitations to special events.
Because there’s never been a better time to support your local winery. 🍷
Win 1 of 6 Double Passes to NSW Winter Cellar Door
We’re giving away 6 Double Passes to NSW Winter Cellar Door at Carriageworks, Sydney on Sunday, 5 July.
Sip your way through 20+ wineries from across NSW, meet the makers and enjoy a delicious day of wine, food and live music.
🎟️ Prize: 1 of 6 Double Passes
📅 Event Date: Sunday, 5 July
⏰ Winners Drawn: Everyday for 6 days
Request a Wine by Trading Grapes
Looking for a specific wine, back vintage or elusive allocation?
Trading Grapes personalised wine service can help source hard-to-find bottles from Australia and around the world. Simply submit a request and let them do the searching.
Why Trust Our Recommendations?
Unlike traditional deal websites, we don’t list hundreds of random promotions. Every Insider Perk is selected because it aligns with what The Wined Up audience enjoys most:
- Great wine
- Memorable dining
- Authentic travel experiences
- Interesting people and stories
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are Insider Perks updated?
We refresh Insider Perks monthly with new offers, events and recommendations.
Are the offers exclusive?
Some are exclusive to The Wined Up community, while others are curated opportunities we think are genuinely worth knowing about.
Do I need to pay to access Insider Perks?
No. Insider Perks are available through The Wined Up newsletter and website.
Can businesses partner with The Wined Up?
Yes. We regularly collaborate with wineries, restaurants, tourism operators and hospitality brands that align with our audience.
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