Welcome to the 2008 VISY Great Australian Shiraz Challenge

Now in its 14th year, the Great Australian Shiraz Challenge has become one of Australia's most prestigious and valuable wine awards.

The Challenge is a unique opportunity for Australia's premier red winemakers to showcase their Shiraz and to reinforce the reputation of the variety as a national and international wine icon.

The 2008 Challenge continues the spectacular evolution of the event over the last 12 years.

General information

The Visy Great Australian Shiraz Challenge is unlike other wine awards. It is aimed specifically at commercially available Shiraz of any vintage - so that the wines are accessible to the consuming public.

• Judging is based on the standard 20 point system, with Judges points aggregated and averaged. All wines scored at Gold medal standard are rejudged in the second Trophy round.
• All entrants will be advised of point scores. Medal winning wines will have unrestricted branding rights for labels, packaging and wine marketing materials. The Challenge Top 50 only will be advised to the public, trade and media.