The Decanter World Wine Awards 2024 (DWWA) results have been revealed, with eight Australia wines being named Best in Show.

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“Picture yourself in the biggest wine shelf of the world and next to you there are the best wine experts, holding your hand and helping you to make the best decision possible,” said wine consultant and judge Agnes Csiba Herczeg, describing the significance of  Decanter World Wine Awards results.

After a standout year at the 2023 competition that saw Australia win 10 Best in Show medals, the country retained its status among the major global players with its Best in Show medal tally being second only to France, which took home 12.

Alongside its headline medals in the Best in Show category at DWWA 2024, Australia received 10 Platinum and 53 Gold medals, largely awarded to South and Western Australia drops.

The Red Knot Classified GSM 2022 by South Australia’s Shingleback, which is priced at just $19.99 was among one of 50 wines from a selection of 18,000 entries to be awarded the top honour.

Shingleback is part of Endeavour Group’s premium wine portfolio Paragon Wine Estates. Chief winemaker Mark Jamieson said: “With this particular GSM blend (Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro), I was aiming to highlight the unique strengths of each varietal. With this, you can then create a combination that surpasses their individual
qualities.

“My goal is for people to really appreciate the varietal fruit flavours which are also enhanced by subtle oak maturation. The desired outcome is a seamless wine that possesses the intricate complexity akin to a multi-layered cake.”

Tasmania, last awarded a Best in Show medal in 2019 for varietal Chardonnay, Stella Bella Luminosa Chardonnay, and once before in 2017 for Riesling, received two this year – both for Pinot Noir wines. In Victoria, a first-ever Gold for sub-region Nagambie Lakes (Goulburn) was awarded to Tahbilk, Museum Release Marsanne 2017. 

“This prestigious award places Luminosa Chardonnay in the top 50 wines out of over 18,000 entrants worldwide,” Stella Bella said.

“This wine is a true labour of love, from vine to bottle, it is handled with an attention to detail second to none.

“This award, combined with the national recognition it has received – 4 Trophies, 7 Gold Medals, and a 97-point rating from esteemed critics Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion), Aaron Brasher (The Real Review), and Erin Larkin (Robert Parker Wine Advocate) have truly elevated this wine into iconic status.

“We are truly thankful to all the supporters of our wines over the years, thank you for being a part of the journey. Huge congratulations to all the award winners this year.”

In NSW, Hunter Valley Semillon was lauded once again, with a Best in Show trophy to McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2014.

Judges noted: “This is the sixth time a Hunter Valley Semillon has featured in our Best in Show selection, so faithful followers of the DWWA results fanfare will by now be well acquainted with this unique indigenous style of Semillon.”

The Australian winners

• Lowestoft Single Vineyard Jacoben Pinot Noir 2022 – Tasmania, Derwent Valley
• Red Knot by Shingleback Classified GSM 2022 – South Australia, McLaren Vale
• Penny’s Hill Yeenunga Grenache 2023 – South Australia, McLaren Vale
• Chaffey Bros Evangeline Syrah 2021 – South Australia, Eden Valley
• Fermoy Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 – Western Australia, Margaret River
• McGuigan Bin 9000 Semillon 2014 – NSW, Hunter Valley
• Stella Bella Luminosa Chardonnay 2022 – Western Australia, Margaret River
• Bay of Fires Pinot Noir 2022 – Tasmania

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