A massive congratulations to our 5 Ultimate Wineries members who won an amazing 9 major trophies at the recent Royal Adelaide Wine Show Awards.

For over 145 years, the Royal Adelaide Wine Show has been Australia's premier wine competition, spotlighting over 2,500 wines from 300 wineries nationwide. A panel of esteemed judges meticulously assesses the entries over four days, awarding medals and trophies. Beyond the competition, it's a unique gathering for winemakers to benchmark their products and celebrate the best of Australian wine.

Our Ultimate Wineries major trophy winners are as follows: 

GRAMP, HARDY, HILL SMITH PRIZE for NATIONAL WINE OF PROVENANCE
won by Brokenwood Wines, Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay 2012, 2016, 2022

The provenance trophy is judged as a set of wines over a 10-year period and only awarded to a single set of white or red wines. 

GOVERNOR’S TROPHY for BEST SOUTH AUSTRALIAN WHITE WINE IN SHOW 
won by Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd Penfolds Cellar Reserve Polish Hill River Riesling

THE F. MILLER & CO PRIZE for WINEMAKER OF THE NATIONAL WINE OF PROVENANCE 
won by Brokenwood's Stuart Hordern

HURTLE and NORMAN WALKER TROPHY for BEST SPARKLING WINE IN SHOW 
won by Printhie Wines - Swift 2015 Vintage 2015

THE AFFINITY LABS TROPHY for BEST RIESLING IN SHOW 
won by Penfolds Wines Pty Ltd - Penfolds Cellar Reserve Polish Hill River Riesling 2023

2023 FINLAYSONS TROPHY for BEST SEMILLON IN SHOW 
won by Brokenwood Wines - ILR Reserve Semillon 2017

BRAUD AUSTRALIA TROPHY for BEST SWEET WHITE TABLE WINE IN SHOW 
won by De Bortoli Wines - Noble One 2021

PIPER ALDERMAN TROPHY for BEST ROSÉ IN SHOW 
won by Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd - Barossa Grenache Rose 2023

INDAILY TROPHY for BEST AUSTRALIAN VINTAGE, TAWNY OR RUBY IN SHOW 
won by Seppeltsfield Wines Pty Ltd Para Rare Tawny Blend

Well done Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia members!