2026 Australian National Wine Show Sign/Coffee Table

Flagship Signage: National Wine Show 50th Anniversary

For the 50th Anniversary of the Australian National Wine Show, Burl & Griffin was commissioned to create the flagship signage and main display piece for the event at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra. This piece was designed to be the central visual anchor for the landmark celebration, representing half a century of Australian winemaking history.

The Build This bespoke signage features live-edge Australian Red Gum timber slabs carefully inlaid with hundreds of recycled Australian wine corks, showcasing the many bottles shared and celebrated over the show’s history. The corks are encased in a crystal-clear deep-pour resin, creating a "river" of history that flows through the rich, dark grain of the timber. To mark the milestone, a custom 50-year anniversary logo with adhesive backing was placed on top, ensuring the piece stood out as the official signage for the venue. After the event the sign was repurposed in a one piece coffee table.

The Impact The piece was the focal point of the 2025 event and was featured prominently on 7 News Canberra with presenter Hayden Nelson. Seeing the event's winners and dignitaries photographed with this Burl & Griffin flagship piece was a proud moment for our workshop and a testament to the power of custom woodworking in celebrating Canberra makers!.