NSW has claimed the highest gold medal count at the 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Show and won 10 out of the 23 trophies.
Cooler NSW regions including Orange and Mudgee made their mark at this year’s show winning trophies with non-traditional varietals for their regions such as Best Grenache, Best Shiraz and Best Riesling.
The titles went to Mudgee’s Huntington Estate and Robert Stein winery for the 2023 Huntington Estate Special Reserve Grenache and 2017 Robert Stein Riseling, while Orange’s Mercer Wines won Best Shiraz in the region for the first time since 2011 with the 2022 Mercer Wines Limited Release Shiraz.
Robert Stein Winery also won Best Current Vintage for the 2024 Robert Stein Dry Riesling and Best NSW Wine for the 2023 Robert Stein Reserve Riesling.
Sydney Royal Wine Show Chair of Judges Sarah Crowe said: “NSW did exceptionally well at this year’s show and what really stood out for me was the range of renowned producers who have won trophies with wine varietals that are not traditional to their area. For a Mudgee grenache to not only claim Best Grenache but also be a strong contender for best red is outstanding.”
Brokenwood’s 2019 Brokenwood Tallawanta Vineyard Semillon was another NSW standout this year winning not one but three trophies, including Best Semillon, Best Mature White and Best Single Vineyard Wine.
Silkman Wines claimed Best Small Producer with the 2023 Silkman Wines Silk Chardonnay.
"Chardonnay was an absolute delight to assess. Chardonnay is at the top of its game and Australian producers are consistently delivering a world-class wine that rivals any international competitor," Crowe said.
A young Tasmanian pinot noir, the 2023 Bream Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir claimed the coveted Tucker Seabrook Perpetual Trophy for Best Wine of Show.
To explore all the 2024 Sydney Royal Wine Show results, including trophy winners and medal recipients, visit www.rasnsw.com.au/wine.
To taste all medal winning wines including the 27 trophy winners, tickets to the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW’s Grape, Grain & Graze Festival are on sale now. The festival will take place at Sydney Showground on Saturday, 21 September. Visit www.rasnsw.com.au to learn more.
