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Results for 2023

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Tasmania’s Riversdale Estate has won the 2023 Saint Martin Oak Great Australian Shiraz Challenge best Shiraz of Show Trophy for an unprecedented second year in a row

Riversdale Estate has won the best Shiraz of Show Trophy with its 2021 Musca Syrah and the Saint Martin Oak Trophy for best Tasmanian Shiraz. Event Director, Julian McLean: “This is an extraordinary result; in the 29 years of The Great Australian Shiraz Challenge, no Winemaker has won back-to-back best of Show trophies”

One of Australia’s most prestigious and valuable wine awards, this year’s event attracted over 340 entries from 54 regions; Riversdale’s winning wine triumphed over strong competition particularly from McLaren Vale and the Barossa Valley.

Other notable results included Tamburlaine Wines winning three Trophies and Peter Lehmann Wines taking out, for a second year in a row, the Interpack Trophy for best Sparkling wine of Show.

The following Trophies were also awarded for the 2023 Challenge:

  • Orora Glass Best South Australian Shiraz: Atzes Corner Wines, 2021 Bachelors Shiraz
  • Melbourne Royal Best Organic Shiraz: Tamburlaine 2022 Reserve Orange Syrah
  • Saint Martin Oak Best Tasmanian Shiraz: 2021 Riversdale Estate 2021 Musca Syrah
  • Interpack Best Sparkling Shiraz of Show: 2018 Peter Lehmann Black Queen Shiraz
  • Winetitles Best Western Australia Shiraz: 2021 Nikola Estate Frankland River Shiraz
  • Filchem Best Victorian Shiraz: 2021 Blackjack Vineyards Shiraz
  • Leocatas Transport Best Shiraz over 5 years old: 2018 Tamburlaine Orange Reserve Syrah
  • Rentons Labels Best New South Wales Shiraz: Tamburlaine 2022 Reserve Orange Syrah

The 2023 Judging panel consisted of: Jen Pfeiffer (Chair) Nat Cleghorn, Shavaughn Wells, Justin Purser, Lindsay Brown and Steve Paul.

The Challenge, Chaired by Tahbilk Group Director, Alister Purbrick, is a unique opportunity for Australia’s premier red Winemakers to showcase their Shiraz, benchmark winemaking and regional points of differences and assist with reinforcing the reputation of the variety as a National and International wine icon.

Nationally, Shiraz plantings are considerably more than any other red varietal, the challenge for Australian Winemakers is to effectively promote this iconic variety. Over the past 29 years, The Great Australian Shiraz Challenge has played an important role by raising industry, press and consumer awareness of Shiraz, both Nationally and Internationally and in 2024, will celebrate its 30th anniversary.

The 2023 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge was proudly supported by the following Companies:

Orora Glass, Melbourne Royal, Rentons Labels, Interpack, Winetitles, Filchem and Leocatas Transport

Top results for 2023

Wine Company Award Score RRP ($)
2021 Riversdale Estate 2021 Musca Syrah Riversdale Estate Gold
2023 SAINT MARTIN OAK GREAT AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ CHALLENGE TROPHY
Best Shiraz of Show
and
2023 GREAT AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ CHALLENGE SAINT MARTIN OAK TROPHY
Best Tasmanian Shiraz
97.0 $70.00
2021 Blackjack Vineyards 2021 Blackjack Shiraz Blackjack Vineyards Gold
2023 GREAT AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ CHALLENGE FILCHEM TROPHY
Best Victorian Shiraz
96.0 $42.00
2021 Atzes Corner Wines 2021 Bachelor Shiraz Atzes Corner Wines Gold
2023 GREAT AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ CHALLENGE ORORA GLASS TROPHY
Best South Australian Shiraz
96.0 $35.00
2018 Tamburlaine Organic Wines 2018 Reserve Orange Syrah Tamburlaine Organic Wines Gold
2023 GREAT AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ CHALLENGE LEOCATA’S TRANSPORT TROPHY
Best Shiraz over 5 Years Old
96.0 $60.00
2022 Tamburlaine Organic Wines 2022 Reserve Orange Syrah Tamburlaine Organic Wines Gold
2023 GREAT AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ CHALLENGE RENTONS LABELS TROPHY
Best New South Wales Shiraz
and
2023 GREAT AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ CHALLENGE MELBOURNE ROYAL TROPHY
Best Organic Shiraz
96.0 $48.00
2021 Nikola Estate Regional Frankland River 2021 Shiraz Nikola Estate Gold
2023 GREAT AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ CHALLENGE WINETITLES TROPHY
Best Western Australian Shiraz
96.0 $50.00
2018 Peter Lehmann Wines 2018 Black Queen Sparkling Shiraz Casella Family Brands Gold
2023 GREAT AUSTRALIAN SHIRAZ CHALLENGE INTERPACK TROPHY
Best Sparkling Shiraz
95.0 $42.00
2019 Barristers Block The Bully Shiraz Barristers Block Wines Gold 95.0 $44.00
2021 Bethany Blue Quarry Bethany Wines Gold 95.0 $45.00
2022 Peter Lehmann Wines Hill & Valley Shiraz Casella Family Brands Gold 95.0 $25.00
2021 Gramp's Barossa Shiraz Gramp & Sons Gold 95.0 $22.00
2021 Hentley Farm, The Beast Shiraz Hentley Farm Gold 95.0 $94.50
2021 Hentley Farm, The Beauty Shiraz Hentley Farm Gold 95.0 $69.50
2022 Prime Cut Shiraz Langmeil Winery Gold 95.0 $25.00
2021 Parker Estate Kidman Block Parker Estate Gold 95.0 $65.00
2022 PN Paul Nelson Wines Gold 95.0 $30.00
2022 Nodus Tollens Syrah Paul Nelson Wines Gold 95.0 $30.00
2020 109 Reserve Shiraz Pauletts Gold 95.0 $120.00
2019 109 Reserve Shiraz Pauletts Gold 95.0 $120.00
2022 Elodie Syrah Pauletts Gold 95.0 $52.00
2021 RWT Bin 798 Barossa Valley Shiraz Penfolds Gold 95.0 $200.00
2018 Epitaph Reillys Wines Gold 95.0 $80.00
2018 Moonvine Greenock Reserve Shiraz Reillys Wines Gold 95.0 $80.00
2022 Riposte 'The Cutlass' Shiraz Riposte Wines Gold 95.0 $28.99
2021 St Hugo Barossa Shiraz St Hugo Gold 95.0 $58.00
2021 The Footbolt Shiraz d'Arenberg Silver 94.0 $22.00
2021 Riddoch Elgin's Crossing Coonawarra Shiraz Dorrien Estate Winery Silver 94.0 $22.99
2020 St Henri Shiraz Penfolds Silver 94.0 $135.00
2020 Reserve Barossa Shiraz Berton Vineyards Silver 93.0 $22.00
2021 Generations Shiraz Bleasdale Vineyards Silver 93.0 $39.00
2019 Baileys of Glenrowan Varley Organic Shiraz Casella Family Brands Silver 93.0 $75.00
2021 Peter Lehmann Wines VSV 1893 Shiraz Casella Family Brands Silver 93.0 $60.00
2017 Peter Lehmann Wines Stonewell Shiraz Casella Family Brands Silver 93.0 $75.00
Woodfired Sparkling Shiraz De Bortoli Wines Silver 93.0 $21.95
2021 Riddoch The Wine Grower Coonawarra Shiraz Dorrien Estate Winery Silver 93.0 $39.99
2021 Krondorf Old Salem Barossa Shiraz Dorrien Estate Winery Silver 93.0 $38.00
2020 Kirrihill 2020 E.B.'s The Squire Clare Valley Shiraz Kirrihill Silver 93.0 $65.00
2022 Estate Taltarni Vineyards. Silver 93.0 $40.00
2022 Four In Hand Barossa Shiraz A. G. Oatley Wines Silver 92.0 $28.00
2018 Brands Laira Stentifords Shiraz Casella Family Brands Silver 92.0 $80.00
2021 Red Queen of the Eden Valley Shiraz Dandelion Vineyards Silver 92.0 $250.00
2022 Krondorf Vine Garden Barossa Shiraz Dorrien Estate Winery Silver 92.0 $30.00
2022 Ferngrove Independence Shiraz Ferngrove Wines Silver 92.0 $26.00
2020 St Ethels Great Western Shiraz Grampians Estate Silver 92.0 $50.00
2022 Jack Rabbit Vineyard Shiraz Jack Rabbit Vineyard Silver 92.0 $50.00
2020 Kirrihill 2020 Partner Series Clare Valley Shiraz Kirrihill Silver 92.0 $30.00
2022 Tenafeate Creek Basket Press Shiraz Tenafeate Creek Wines Silver 92.0 $35.00
2022 Tim Smith Wines Bugalugs Barossa Shiraz Tim Smith Wines Silver 92.0 $30.00
2022 A.C. Byrne & Co. Shiraz ALDI Stores Silver 91.0 $10.99
2019 Blue Pyrenees Estate Richardson Shiraz Blue Pyrenees Estate Silver 91.0 $60.00
2021 Peter Lehmann Wines The Barossan Shiraz Casella Family Brands Silver 91.0 $35.00
2021 Peter Lehmann Wines Shoulder to Shoulder Shiraz Casella Family Brands Silver 91.0 $15.00
2021 Chain of Ponds Ledge Shiraz Chain of Ponds Silver 91.0 $35.00
2021 Cat Amongst the Pigeons Fat Cat Barossa Shiraz Dorrien Estate Winery Silver 91.0 $23.99
2021 Golden Amrita Lumenval Moppa Shiraz Golden Amrita Silver 91.0 $55.00
2018 Oracle Kilikanoon Silver 91.0 $96.00
2019 Mount Benson Estate 2019 Syrah Reserve Mount Benson Estate Silver 91.0 $50.00
2021 Skillogalee Trevarrick Shiraz Skillogalee Wines Silver 91.0 $75.00
2021 Tenafeate Creek YATTALUNGA Shiraz Tenafeate Creek Wines Silver 91.0 $65.00
2022 Gnadenfrei North Shiraz Tscharke Wines Silver 91.0 $45.00
2021 Willunga Creek Black Duck Wines Willunga Creek Black Duck Wines Silver 91.0 $35.00
2018 Robert Oatley Limited Release Shiraz A. G. Oatley Wines Silver 90.0 $70.00
2018 Robert Oatley Finisterre Shiraz A. G. Oatley Wines Silver 90.0 $45.00
2021 Bellevue Estate Bellevue Estate Silver 90.0 $21.99
2018 Brands Laira Tall Vines Shiraz Casella Family Brands Silver 90.0 $28.00
2021 James Busby Shiraz Coles Liquor Silver 90.0 $25.00
2022 Corang Estate Reserve Selection 2022 Shiraz Corang Estate Silver 90.0 $40.00
2021 Doc Adams Single Vineyard Shiraz Doc Adams Wines Silver 90.0 $50.00
2020 Doc Adams Single Vineyard Shiraz Doc Adams Wines Silver 90.0 $50.00
2021 Krondorf Founders View Barossa Valley Shiraz Dorrien Estate Winery Silver 90.0 $23.99
2020 Golden Amrita Single Estate Shiraz Golden Amrita Silver 90.0 $75.00
2021 Hahndorf Hill Shiraz Hahndorf Hill Silver 90.0 $45.00
2021 Kaesler The Bogan Shiraz Kaesler Wines Silver 90.0 $60.00
2021 Kaesler Reach for the Sky Shiraz Kaesler Wines Silver 90.0 $45.00
2017 Lineage Shiraz Langmeil Winery Silver 90.0 $500.00
2021 Majella Sparkling Shiraz Majella Wines Silver 90.0 $40.00
2022 Nikola Estate Regional Frankland River Shiraz Nikola Estate Silver 90.0 $50.00
2021 Patritti JPB Shiraz Patritti Silver 90.0 $80.00
2022 Alexander Cameron Shiraz Prestige World Wine Silver 90.0 $35.00
2021 Commissioner's Block Langhorne Creek Shiraz Qualia Wines Silver 90.0 $15.00
2021 Dogs of Barossa RedHeads Wine Silver 90.0 $65.00
2020 Riversdale Estate Syrah Riversdale Estate Silver 90.0 $48.00
2021 Scotchmans Hill Scotchmans Hill Silver 90.0 $45.00
2021 Tenafeate Creek JUDGEMENT Shiraz Tenafeate Creek Wines Silver 90.0 $100.00
2014 Frankland Reserve Shiraz Trevelen Farm -- Great Southern Wine Silver 90.0 $40.00
2021 [JULIUS] Z WINE Silver 90.0 $70.00
2021 Allegiance Wines The Artisan Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2021 Allegiance Wines Bronze 89.0 $60.00
2022 ATR Wines CHockstone Shiraz ATR Wines Bronze 89.0 $28.00
2022 Winemakers Reserve Padthaway Shiraz Berton Vineyards Bronze 89.0 $20.00
2021 Boston Bay Shiraz Boston Bay Wines Bronze 89.0 $32.00
2021 Peter Lehmann Wines Portrait Shiraz Casella Family Brands Bronze 89.0 $20.00
2021 Chapel Hill The Prophet McLaren Vale Shiraz Dorrien Estate Winery Bronze 89.0 $42.00
2021 William Light Clare Valley Shiraz Dorrien Estate Winery Bronze 89.0 $34.99
2018 Freycinet Vineyard Shiraz Freycinet Vineyard Bronze 89.0 $60.00
2021 Gibson The Dirtman Shiraz Gibson Wine Bronze 89.0 $39.00
2022 Villain & Vixen, Shiraz Hentley Farm Bronze 89.0 $24.50
2021 The Boxer Shiraz Mollydooker Wines Bronze 89.0 $30.00
2022 Moppity Vineyards Lock & Key Shiraz 2022 Moppity Vineyards Bronze 89.0 $27.00
2021 Bin 150 Marananga Shiraz Penfolds Bronze 89.0 $100.00
2022 Saint & Scholar Graduates Shiraz Saint & Scholar Bronze 89.0 $30.00
2021 Limited Vineyard Release Robe Stonehaven Bronze 89.0 $30.00
2021 Estate Shiraz Taylors Wines Bronze 89.0 $22.00
2021 Yes said the Seal Shiraz Yes said the Seal Bronze 89.0 $50.00
2021 Robert Oatley Signature Series Shiraz A. G. Oatley Wines Bronze 88.0 $24.00
2021 Angels Rise Shiraz Angove Family Winemakers Bronze 88.0 $75.00
2020 Best's Great Western Bin.0 Shiraz Best's Wines Bronze 88.0 $85.00
2021 Peter Lehmann Wines The Bond Shiraz Casella Family Brands Bronze 88.0 $20.00
2021 Dark Side of the Moon Shiraz Claymore Wines Bronze 88.0 $25.00
2021 The Boot Room Shiraz Claymore Wines Bronze 88.0 $25.00
2021 Jim Barry 'Expressions by Tom Barry' Shiraz Coles Liquor Bronze 88.0 $30.00
2021 James Busby Vineyard Series Barossa Valley Shiraz Coles Liquor Bronze 88.0 $40.00
2021 Beyond the Wilderness Shiraz Coles Liquor Bronze 88.0 $25.00
2021 DBWS Shiraz De Bortoli Wines Bronze 88.0 $12.95
2021 Mockingbird Hill Dr JWD Bain Clare Valley Shiraz Dorrien Estate Winery Bronze 88.0 $25.99
2021 George's Folly "Pie in the Sky" Shiraz George's Folly Bronze 88.0 $18.00
2021 Golden Amrita Sunshine Hill Shiraz Golden Amrita Bronze 88.0 $35.00
2022 Hentley Farm, Seppeltsfield Vineyard Shiraz Hentley Farm Bronze 88.0 $36.00
2021 Jack Rabbit Vineyard Shiraz Jack Rabbit Vineyard Bronze 88.0 $50.00
2020 Dedication Shiraz Kies Wines Bronze 88.0 $55.00
2019 Covenant Kilikanoon Bronze 88.0 $40.00
2021 Kirrihill 2021 Regional Series Clare Valley Shiraz Kirrihill Bronze 88.0 $19.00
2022 Moppity Vineyards Atrius Shiraz 2022 Moppity Vineyards Bronze 88.0 $30.00
2021 Mount Langi Ghiran Billi Billi Shiraz Mount Langi Ghiran Bronze 88.0 $20.00
2019 Mitchelton Estate Grown Heathcote Shiraz Nagambie Wine Corporation - Mitchelton Wines Bronze 88.0 $42.00
2018 Passel Estate Lot 71 Reserve Syrah Passel Estate Bronze 88.0 $65.00
2019 RedCote Santa & D'Sas Bronze 88.0 $45.00
2021 Shottesbrooke Estate Series Shiraz Shottesbrooke Vineyards Bronze 88.0 $22.00
2021 Skillogalee Clare Valley Shiraz Skillogalee Wines Bronze 88.0 $35.00
2020 Hotelier Shiraz Taylors Wines Bronze 88.0 $18.00
2021 Tim Smith Wines Barossa Shiraz Tim Smith Wines Bronze 88.0 $45.00
2019 Dona Ulithorne Bronze 88.0 $30.00
2021 One Road Shiraz ALDI Stores Bronze 87.0 $7.99
2020 Gomersal Shiraz Coles Liquor Bronze 87.0 $18.00
2022 Silent Wanderer Shiraz Coles Liquor Bronze 87.0 $18.00
2022 Lionheart of the Barossa Shiraz Dandelion Vineyards Bronze 87.0 $30.00
2022 Chapel Hill The MV McLaren Vale Shiraz Dorrien Estate Winery Bronze 87.0 $16.99
2022 Mockingbird Hill Clare Valley Shiraz Dorrien Estate Winery Bronze 87.0 $14.99
2021 Patritti Merchant Shiraz Patritti Bronze 87.0 $28.00
2022 Organic Shiraz Pauletts Bronze 87.0 $40.00
2021 Clare Valley Shiraz Pauletts Bronze 87.0 $32.00
2021 Paulmara Estates Marananga Shiraz PAULMARA ESTATES Bronze 87.0 $30.00
2020 Schoolhouse Schoolhouse Bronze 87.0 $85.00
2021 Swings & Roundabouts Brash Road Syrah Swings & Roundabouts Bronze 87.0 $65.00
2016 The Pioneer Shiraz Taylors Wines Bronze 87.0 $220.00
2020 St Andrews Shiraz Taylors Wines Bronze 87.0 $75.00
2022 Willow Bridge Gravel Pit Shiraz Willow Bridge Estate Bronze 87.0 $32.00
2021 Blackstone Paddock Barossa Valley Shiraz ALDI Stores Bronze 86.0 $19.99
2022 Blackstone Paddock The Player Barossa Shiraz ALDI Stores Bronze 86.0 $19.99
2021 Warboys Shiraz Angove Family Winemakers Bronze 86.0 $75.00
2022 Beklyn Single Vineyard Shiraz Beklyn Wines Bronze 86.0 $45.00
2020 Bethany GR Shiraz Bethany Wines Bronze 86.0 $125.00
2021 Brown Brothers Origins Series Shiraz Brown Family Wine Group Bronze 86.0 $20.00
2021 Innocent Bystander Syrah Brown Family Wine Group Bronze 86.0 $25.00
2021 Winton Road Barossa Valley Shiraz Coles Liquor Bronze 86.0 $40.00
2021 Conforti Estate reserve Shiraz Conforti Estate Bronze 86.0 $35.00
2020 Regional Reserve Shiraz De Bortoli Wines Bronze 86.0 $13.99
2020 Heathcote Handcrafted Shiraz De Bortoli Wines Bronze 86.0 $26.99
2020 Shingleback D Block McLaren Vale Shiraz Dorrien Estate Winery Bronze 86.0 $54.99
2022 Forester Estate Home Block Shiraz Forester Winery Bronze 86.0 $38.00
2019 Golden Amrita Estate Reserve Shiraz Golden Amrita Bronze 86.0 $150.00
2020 Golden Amrita Lumenval Moppa Shiraz Golden Amrita Bronze 86.0 $55.00
2022 Shiraz Hamelin Bay Wines Bronze 86.0 $35.00
2022 Heirloom Barossa Shiraz Heirloom Vineyards Wine Co Bronze 86.0 $40.00
2021 Leura Park Estate Shiraz Leura Park Estate Bronze 86.0 $48.00
2017 Carnival Of Love Mollydooker Wines Bronze 86.0 $90.00
2020 Clare Valley Shiraz Pauletts Bronze 86.0 $32.00
2021 Ponting Milsetone 127 Barossa Shiraz PONTING WINES Bronze 86.0 $38.00
2022 Bare Necessities Shiraz Prestige World Wine Bronze 86.0 $20.00
2022 Limb Vineyards Shiraz Prestige World Wine Bronze 86.0 $30.00
2022 Lindsay Park Shiraz Prestige World Wine Bronze 86.0 $40.00
2020 Crooked Mick McLaren Vale Shiraz Qualia Wines Bronze 86.0 $30.00
2021 Saint & Scholar Saving Grace Shiraz Saint & Scholar Bronze 86.0 $45.00
2022 Sanguine Estate Kindred Shiraz Sanguine Estate Bronze 86.0 $15.00
2021 Sanguine Estate Inception Shiraz Sanguine Estate Bronze 86.0 $40.00
2021 Shanahans, The Old Dog Shiraz Shanahans Wines Bronze 86.0 $23.00
Skillogalee Sparkling Shiraz Skillogalee Wines Bronze 86.0 $35.00
2018 Robert Oatley The Pennant Shiraz A. G. Oatley Wines Bronze 85.0 $105.00
2021 The Tudor Shiraz ALDI Stores Bronze 85.0 $13.99
2021 Baileys of Glenrowan 1920s Block Shiraz Casella Family Brands Bronze 85.0 $55.00
2022 Abbey Vale Shiraz Coles Liquor Bronze 85.0 $25.00
2021 Conforti Estate Shiraz Conforti Estate Bronze 85.0 $35.00
2021 Firehawk Farm Shiraz Dandelion Vineyards Bronze 85.0 $40.00
2022 Rutherglen Estate Shiraz De Bortoli Wines Bronze 85.0 $21.95
2020 Woodfired Shiraz De Bortoli Wines Bronze 85.0 $21.95
2020 Ellis Wines Rebel Range Shiraz Ellis Wines Bronze 85.0 $25.00
2022 Forester Estate Lifestyle Shiraz Forester Winery Bronze 85.0 $27.00
2021 Hayes Family Wines Block 15 Shiraz Hayes Family Wines Bronze 85.0 $125.00
2016 The Orator Shiraz Kulara Estate Bronze 85.0 $69.90
2020 Burnt Block Mr. Riggs Wine Co. Bronze 85.0 $60.00
2021 LOAM Paul Nelson Wines Bronze 85.0 $95.00
2021 Angas & Bremer Shiraz Project Wine Bronze 85.0 $25.00
2021 Dan Jango RedHeads Wine Bronze 85.0 $30.00
2021 Bull Trader Reschke Bronze 85.0 $25.00
2022 Sanguine Estate Progeny Shiraz Sanguine Estate Bronze 85.0 $25.00
2022 The Great Ron Songbook Tallagandra Hill Winery Bronze 85.0 $35.00
2020 Estate Taltarni Vineyards Bronze 85.0 $40.00
2021 Jaraman Shiraz Taylors Wines Bronze 85.0 $34.00
2020 3 RINGS BAROSSA VALLEY SHIRAZ The ARH Australian Wine Co Pty Ltd Bronze 85.0 $20.00

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