Jacob’s Creek Le Petit Rosé 2026 has been awarded the Trophy for Best Rosé at the nation’s oldest wine competition, the 2026 Sydney Royal Wine Show.
Critiqued by some of the most experienced and diverse wine judging palates in the country, more than 1500 wines were assessed blindly to determine the best of the best.
Chair of Judges Mike De Iuliis said three wines stood out among the winners for being both award-winning and extremely good value for money.
“For the value wines this year, consumers can’t go past ALDI’s 2026 Freya and Jules Riesling, and the 2026 Jacob’s Creek Le Petite Rosé for less than $15,” he said.
“Both have been well recognised across the Australian show circuit and have taken home a trophy for Best Riesling and Best Rosé this year. And our Best Value Wine of Show was given to the 2025 Whipbird GSM – which comes in at $22.”
The result follows Jacob’s Creek Le Petit Rosé 2026 winning a Gold Medal for at the Royal Queensland Wine Show last month and marks Vinarchy’s first trophy awarded to an Australian 2026 vintage wine. It is also the first trophy-winning wine produced entirely by Vinarchy since the company was formed last year.
Vinarchy said: “Crafted through a collaborative effort between our Berri and Barossa facilities in South Australia, the 2026 vintage showcases how a shared focus on quality, style and craftmanship can deliver outstanding results. It is a proud achievement for the people behind the wine and for the Jacob’s Creek brand.
“Congratulations to our winemaking and viticulture teams, and everyone involved in bringing this award-winning wine to life.”
View all the 2026 Sydney Royal Wine Show major winners here.
Sydney food and drink lovers can sample hundreds of Sydney Royal medal-winning wines, beers, ciders, spirits and fine foods when the Grape, Grain & Graze Festival returns to Sydney Showground on 19 September 2026.
General admission tickets start at $128.25 and include entry; tastings of wines, beers, ciders and spirits; grazing stations; live music; and access to the Sydney Royal Marketplace. Learn more here.