The NSW wine industry came together in Sydney on 1 November 2024 for the 2024 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards.

Hosted at ICC Sydney, 20 trophies were handed out including the NSW Governor’s Trophy for the 2024 NSW Wine of the Year, presented by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC.

This year’s top trophy winner breaks an almost decade-long winning streak by Hunter Valley wines, with Tamburlaine Organic Wines taking top honours with its 2023 Reserve Orange Syrah.

Chair of Judges Adam Walls described the wine as "a brilliant example of cool climate Shiraz".

"The judging team not only loved its latent power but also its structure and balance," he said.

With trophies going to winners across seven different wine regions it was a fantastic acknowledgement by this year’s judges of the quality of wines been produced across the state from the Hunter Valley to Mudgee, to Canberra and the Riverina.

However, it was a particularly strong showing for the Orange region in 2024 as its producers walked away with seven trophies in total, including for Best Pinot Gris, Best Pinot Noir, Best Shiraz, Best Cabernet Sauvignon and Best Organic Wine.

The NSW Wine Awards Ceremony also recognised individuals who have made significant and positive ongoing contributions to the NSW wine industry with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) presenting the 2023 Graham Gregory Award.

This year’s recipient is Christina Tulloch, who has made an enormously positive contribution to her region and the industry. She is the first female President of the Hunter Valley Wine & Tourism Association, was a Director and is now Chair of Destination Sydney Surrounds North, is a Wine Australia Committee Member and also CEO of Tulloch Wines in the Hunter Valley.

Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said: “I would like to congratulate Christina on receiving the Graham Gregory Award and thank her for her significant contributions to the NSW wine industry.

“The Graham Gregory Award is the highest honour within the wine industry, recognising those who have made significant contributions to winemaking, education, and market development. Christina’s achievements in these areas truly reflect the values of this award, and we are proud to celebrate her impact on both the local and national stages.”

NSW Wine President Mark Bourne said: “Christina is an incredibly well-deserving recipient of this year's Graham Gregory Award.

"Recognising far-reaching and ongoing contributions to the wine industry, Christina's leadership in the Hunter Valley and at a state and national level across both wine and tourism has left a positive mark on the NSW wine industry.

"NSW Wine thanks Christina for her service and her commitment to the industry."

Learn more about Ms Tulloch's win here.

2024 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards trophy winners

NSW Governor’s Trophy for 2024 NSW Wine of the Year: Tamburlaine Organic Wines 2023 Reserve Orange Syrah

RIEDEL Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc: Hungerford Hill 2024 Sauvignon Blanc

CSU AgriPark Trophy for Best Riesling: Robert Stein 2024 Dry Riesling

NSW DPI Trophy for Best Semillon: Silkman Wines 2014 Reserve Semillon

MCC Trophy for Best Pinot Grigio/Gris: Nashdale Lane Wines 2023 Pinot Gris

Impresstik Trophy for Best Chardonnay: Silkman Wines 2023 Reserve Chardonnay

Blue NRG Trophy for Best Other White Single Varietal: Yeates 2024 Albarino

Impresstik Trophy for best Light Red/Rose: Bunnamagoo Mount Lawson 2024 Rose

ICC Sydney Trophy for Best Pinot Noir: Cooks Lot 2023 Allotment 9 Handpicked Pinot Noir

Blue NRG Trophy for Best Shiraz: Tamburlaine Organic Wines 2023 Reserve Orange Syrah

Finlayson’s Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon: Canobolas 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon

Finlayson’s Trophy for Best Other Red Wine Varietal: Mercer Wines 2023 Malbec

CSU AgriPark Trophy for Best Red Wine Blend: Thomas Wines 2023 Shiraz, Touriga

NSW DPI Best Organic Wine Award - Tamburlaine Organic Wines 2023 Reserve Orange Syrah

Chair of Judges Trophy for Best Exhibitor - Silkman Wines

ICC Sydney Trophy for Best Sparkling Wine: Mount Majura Vineyard 2011 The Silurian Late Disgorged

MCC Trophy for Best Sweet Wine: Lillypilly 2021 Noble Blend

ICC Sydney Trophy for Best Fortified: McWilliams Wines NV 20-Year-Old Topaque

Blue NRG Trophy for Best White Wine: Silkman Wines 2023 Reserve Chardonnay

RIEDEL Trophy for Best Red Wine: Tamburlaine Organic Wines 2023 Reserve Orange Syrah

Pictured main: NSW Wine President Mark Bourne, Tamburlaine Head of Winemaking for the Orange Region Andrew Higgins and the Governor of NSW, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC.

The 2024 NSW Wine Awards were supported proudly by Destination NSW.