The results for the NSW Wine Awards were revealed at a presentation lunch held at Sydney’s ICC theatre on 28 October.
A total of 18 trophies were awarded to the state’s best winemakers and grape growers from the Hunter Valley, Orange, Tumbarumba, Hilltops, Canberra District, Gundagai, Mudgee and the Riverina.
The NSW Governer’s 2022 Best In Show, presented by the Governor of New South Wales Margaret Beazley, was awarded to Hunter Valley winery Tyrrell’s for its 2013 Vat 1 Semillon wine.
“As always it is very difficult to pick a top winner from a range of amazing wines but the wine that was selected in the end is arguably the most famous and highly regarded white wine produced in this country,” says Chair of Judges Nick Spencer.
“Coupled with perhaps the best vintage in a decade, it is no surprise to see this wine being awarded as the best wine at the 2022 NSW Wine Awards.”
In addition to the trophy winners, the NSW Department of Primary Industries presented the 2021 Graham Gregory Award to Bruno Brombal for his outstanding services to the NSW wine industry.
Brombal has been undertaking representative roles in wine growing since 1979 and is a foundation member of the Hanwood Grape Growers Association.
See below for the full list of top trophy winners:
· Australia Post Trophy for Best Riesling ~ Mount Majura 2022 Riesling, Canberra District
· NSW DPI Trophy for Best Semillon ~ Tyrrell’s 2013 Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley
· Finlayson’s Trophy for Best Chardonnay ~ Nick O’Leary 2018 Chardonnay, Tumbarumba
· Orora Trophy for Best Other White Variety ~ Tumblong Hills 2022 Chenin Blanc, Gundagai
· CCL Trophy for Best Light Red/Rosé ~ First Creek Wines 2022 Limited Release Rosé, Hunter Valley
· Australia Post Trophy for Best Pinot Noir ~ Poachers Vineyard 2021 Pinot Noir, Canberra District
· RIEDEL Trophy for Best Shiraz ~ Nugan Estate 2020 Cookoothama Shiraz, Riverina
· Nexia Australia Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Corang Estate 2021 Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltops
· MCC Trophy for Best Other Red Variety ~ Skimstone 2021 Barbera, Mudgee
· Gulbali Institute Trophy for Best Red Blend ~ Skimstone 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Mudgee
· NSW DPI Best Organic Wine Award ~ See Saw 2022 Riesling, Orange
· Chair of Judges Trophy for Best Mudgee Wine ~ Skimstone 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Mudgee
· Nexia Australia Trophy for Best Sparkling Wine ~ Printhie Wines 2011 Swift Blanc de Blancs, Orange
· ICC Sydney Trophy for Best Sweet Wine ~ De Bortoli 2019 Noble One Semillon, Riverina
· ICC Sydney Trophy for Best Fortified ~ De Bortoli NV Black Noble 10 Years Old Semillon, Riverina
· Orora Trophy for Best Dry White in Show ~ Tyrrell’s 2013 Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley
· CCL Trophy for Best Dry Red in Show ~ Nugan Estate 2020 Cookoothama Shiraz, Riverina
· NSW Governor’s Trophy for Best in Show ~ Tyrrell’s 2013 Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley
Image credit: NSW Wines
