2018 NSW Wine Awards Gold Medal Winners

The finalists of the 2018 NSW Wine Awards have been revealed, raising anticipation of who will be awarded one of the top Trophies at the 23rd annual NSW Wine Awards Presentation on 19 October at Government House Sydney.

When talking about the 2018 judging process, Chair of Judges Dave Brookes said the quality, dedication and professionalism of the chairs, judges and associates ensured this year’s NSW Wine Awards went smoothly.

“The hospitality and rich history of the wonderful Southern Highlands wine region, where the judging took place from 11 to 13 September, has also made sure that the 2018 NSW Wine Awards will be a truly memorable event,” he added.

The judging process, which saw 16 expert judges from across Australia taste a record number of nearly 900 wines over 3 days, has unveiled 402 medal winning wines, 51 of which are Gold Medal winners.

“The medal results shine a light on the state’s diversity of wine styles and the quality of a pleasing run of excellent vintages,” Brookes said.

“Current release Rieslings from Canberra and Mudgee were a highlight as were the Shiraz releases from a number of regions, from classic medium-weight Hunter Valley to funky-edged whole-bunch wines.

“Chardonnay continues to be on a roll with pristine and elegant wines on display from the Hunter Valley and Orange,” he added.

Brookes said the quality and calibre of alternative red varieties, including standout Malbecs, Tempranillo, Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc, were awarded with a number of gold medals.

“These wines inherent drinkability and versatility in the food/wine matching stakes is bound to be a hit with the wine consumer and these wine styles have a bright future in the state.”

The 51 Gold Medal finalists detailed below will now move on to the next stage of the Awards, where the top 2018 Trophy winners will be announced at an Awards Presentation on 19th October.

This Presentation will take place for the first time at Government House Sydney.

 

List of gold-medal-winning finalists  ~   in alphabetical order:

 

Angullong Wines 2017 Fossil Hill Rosato                                                 Orange

Bimbadgen 2013 Signature Semillon                                                        Hunter Valley

Brokenwood Wines 2018 Semillon                                                           Hunter Valley

Brokenwood Wines 2013 Stanleigh Park Semillon                                    Hunter Valley

Calabria Family Wines 2017 Private Bin Montepulciano                            Riverina

Calabria Family Wines 2017 Trimboli Black Duck Durif                             Riverina

Cockfighters Ghost 2017 Reserve Semillon                                             Hunter Valley

De Bortoli Wines 2016 Noble One Semillon                                              Riverina

Dee Vine Estate 2018 2 Monkeys Cabernet Merlot                                   Riverina

Dee Vine Estate 2018 2 Monkeys Shiraz                                                 Riverina

De Iuliis Wines 2017 Steven Vineyard Shiraz                                           Hunter Valley

De Iuliis Wines 2017 Special Release Sangivoese                                   Hilltops

De Iuliis Wines 2018 Sangiovese Merlot                                                  Hunter Valley

First Creek Wines 2018 Winemakers Reserve Semillon                            Hunter Valley

First Creek Wines 2017 Single Vineyard Murphys Semillon                       Hunter Valley

Freeman Vineyards 2014 Secco Rondinella / Corvina                               Hilltops

Hart & Hunter 2017 Twenty Six Rows Chardonnay                                  Hunter Valley
Hungerford Hill 2017 Epic Shiraz                                                             Hunter Valley

Margan Family Wines 2014 Aged Release Shiraz                                     Hunter Valley

McGuigan 2013 Bin 9000 Semillon                                                          Hunter Valley

McGuigan 2018 Bin 9000 Semillon                                                          Hunter Valley

McWilliam’s Wines 2017 Alternis Tempranillo                                           Gundagai

McWilliam’s Wines 2017 Alternis Touriga                                                 Riverina

Moppity Vineyards 2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon                             Hilltops

Mount Majura Vineyard 2018 Riesling                                                      Canberra

Mount Pleasant Wines 2017 Old Paddock & Old Hill Shiraz                      Hunter Valley

Mount Pleasant Wines 2017 High Paddock Shiraz                                    Hunter Valley

Nick O’Leary 2018 White Rocks Riesling                                                 Canberra

Nick O’Leary 2017 Shiraz                                                                       Canberra

Nugan Estate 2016 Cookoothama Botrytis Darlington Point Semillon         Riverina

Printhie Wines NV Swift Cuvee Chardonnay Pinot Noir                            Orange

Silkman Wines 2017 Reserve Chardonnay                                               Hunter Valley

Sweetwater Estate 2014 Shiraz                                                              Hunter Valley

Sweetwater Estate 2017 Shiraz                                                              Hunter Valley

Sweetwater Estate 2017 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon                                Hunter Valley

Tamburlaine Wines 2017 Orange Cabernet Sauvignon                              Orange

Tamburlaine Wines 2017 Hunter Valley Reserve Shiraz                            Hunter Valley

Tamburlaine Wines 2017 Orange Reserve Shiraz                                     Orange

Tamburlaine Wines 2017 Orange Reserve Merlot                                      Orange

Tamburlaine Wines 2017 Orange Reserve Malbec                                    Orange

Tamburlaine Wines 2017 Single Vineyard Cabernet Franc                         Orange

Thomas Wines 2013 Cellar Reserve Braemore Semillon                           Hunter Valley

Trentham Estate Wines 2018 Sauvignon Blanc                                       Murray Darling (NSW)

Tulloch Wines 2017 Cellar Door Release Tempranillo                               Orange

Tulloch Wines 2018 Cellar Door Release Sangiovese                               Hilltops / Young

Two Rivers Wines 2017 Yarrawa Road Chardonnay                                 Hunter Valley

Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2013 Belford Semillon                                                Hunter Valley

Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2013 Vat 1 Semillon                                                   Hunter Valley

Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2014 Vat 1 Semillon                                                   Hunter Valley

Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2015 Vat 47 Chardonnay                                            Hunter Valley

Tyrrell’s Vineyards 2017 Belford Chardonnay                                           Hunter Valley