The Dr Tony Jordan Trophy for Best Sparkling 

Radenti Vintage Rosé, 2017 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir  - Freycinet Vineyard, TAS

Crafted with precision and elegance, this Tasmanian sparkling showcases the vineyard’s dedication to cool-climate excellence—delivering fine bubbles, layered complexity and a beautifully balanced finish that reflects Freycinet’s reputation for producing wines of remarkable character and finesse.

Best Riesling 

Leonay Riesling, 2025 Riesling - Leo Buring, Eden Valley, SA

Renowned for their mastery of the Riesling varietal, Leo Buring continues to set the benchmark for Australian Riesling. The Leonay 2025 captures the purity and precision of Eden Valley fruit, offering vibrant citrus notes, crisp minerality and exceptional balance—hallmarks of this iconic producer’s enduring craftsmanship.

Best Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc, 2025 Sauvignon Blanc - Serafino Wines, Adelaide Hills, SA

Serafino Wines took home the 2025 trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc with their Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills, SA. This vibrant wine captures the region’s cool-climate freshness with bright tropical fruit and crisp acidity.

Best Pinot Gris/Grigio 

Pinot Gris, 2025 Pinot Gris - Turkey Flat Vineyards, Adelaide Hills, SA

Fresh and expressive, this Pinot Gris delivers lifted aromas of pear and white blossom with subtle spice. The palate is beautifully balanced with crisp acidity and a smooth, lingering finish that highlights the cool-climate elegance of the Adelaide Hills.

Best Single Varietal White 

Presented by vintrace 

Fiano, 2025 Fiano - Tahbilk, Goulburn Valley, VIC

A vibrant and textural Fiano showing layers of citrus, pear and almond. Elegant yet expressive, it reflects Tahbilk’s commitment to crafting distinctive varietal wines with depth and character.

Best White Blend 

Dragonfly Sauvignon Blanc Semillon, 2025 Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon - Willow Bridge Estate, Geographe, WA

Fresh and lively with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes, this blend showcases the harmony of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Crisp acidity and a clean, elegant finish highlight the purity of fruit and regional character.

Best Semillon

Vat 1 Semillon, 2017 Semillon - Tyrrell's Vineyards, Hunter, NSW

Tyrrell's Vineyards, established in 1858, is one of Hunter Valley’s most iconic wine producers. Their Vat 1 Semillon 2017 is a standout, offering vibrant citrus and stone fruit aromas, a textured palate, and a long, crisp finish, exemplifying the elegance and age-worthy character of the region.

Best Sweet White Wine 

Millon Botrytis Riesling, 2023 Riesling - Millon Wines, Eden Valley, SA

Millon Wines, a family-owned vineyard in the Eden Valley, crafts wines with precision and care. Their 2023 Botrytis Riesling is a luscious and expressive sweet wine, bursting with vibrant citrus and honeyed notes, beautifully balanced by crisp acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Best Rose 

Culley Road, 2025 Grenache - Altschwager Kenneally Wines, McLaren Vale, SA

Altschwager Kenneally Wines, a boutique family-owned vineyard in McLaren Vale, produces wines known for their elegance and regional expression. The 2025 Culley Road Grenache Rosé is bright and vibrant, with fresh red berry aromas, subtle floral notes, and a crisp, refreshing finish.

Best Victorian Chardonnay 

Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay, 2024 Chardonnay - Giant Steps, Yarra Valley, VIC

Giant Steps, a pioneering Yarra Valley vineyard, is renowned for its expressive cool-climate Chardonnays. The 2024 Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay showcases bright citrus and stone fruit aromas, layered with subtle oak and a vibrant, elegant finish that reflects the vineyard’s commitment to precision and regional character.

Best Tasmanian Chardonnay 

Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay, 2024 - Tolpuddle Vineyard, TAS

Crafted in Tasmania’s cool climate, the 2024 Chardonnay from Tolpuddle Vineyard is elegant and expressive, offering bright citrus and stone fruit notes with a delicate, silky texture. This wine highlights the vineyard’s focus on quality, care, and sustainable viticulture.

Best South Australian Chardonnay

Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, 2024 Chardonnay - Orlando Wines, Adelaide Hills, SA

This vibrant Chardonnay from Orlando Wines bursts with ripe citrus and white peach notes, layered with a gentle creaminess and subtle oak. Showcasing the elegance of the Adelaide Hills, it’s a bright, expressive wine with a clean, lingering finish.

Best Western Australian Chardonnay 

Redbrook Reserve Chardonnay, 2023 Chardonnay - Evans & Tate, Margaret River, WA

Evans & Tate’s Redbrook Reserve Chardonnay 2023 showcases the richness of Margaret River, with vibrant citrus and stone fruit layered over subtle oak. Smooth and refined, this wine delivers a harmonious balance of freshness and depth, reflecting the vineyard’s dedication to quality and precision.

Best New South Wales (incl. ACT) Chardonnay 

SILK, 2024 Chardonnay - Silkman Wines, Hunter, NSW

Silkman Wines’ SILK 2024 Chardonnay captures the essence of Hunter Valley’s high-altitude vineyards. Bursting with peach and melon aromas, complemented by subtle toasted spice, it offers a textured, mouth-filling palate with vibrant acidity and a smooth, lingering finish.

Best Chardonnay 

Presented by PLUMM

Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay, 2024 - Tolpuddle Vineyard, TAS

This Chardonnay from Tolpuddle Vineyard displays lifted citrus and floral aromas with a layered, textured palate. Notes of grapefruit and lemon pith are balanced by subtle minerality and a refined, lingering finish, showcasing the vineyard’s cool-climate elegance.

Best Design

Platinum Pinot Noir - Lisa McGuigan Wines, McLaren Vale, SA

Best Single Varietal Red

Presented by vintrace

Tempranillo, 2024 Tempranillo - Mercer Wines, Orange, NSW

Mercer Wines’ 2024 Tempranillo shows bright red cherry and plum aromas with subtle spice and smooth, integrated tannins. Elegant and expressive, this wine highlights the richness and depth possible from a carefully crafted single-varietal approach.

Best Grenache

Cellar 13 Grenache, 2024 Grenache - Orlando Wines, Barossa Valley, SA

Orlando Wines, a family-owned Barossa Valley winery with a long history of crafting expressive reds, presents their 2024 Cellar 13 Grenache. Bursting with red berry and subtle spice aromas, it is juicy and well-structured, finishing smooth and elegant.

Best Cabernet Sauvignon

Presented by BevChain

Butler Crest Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon - Greenpiper Wines, Margaret River, WA

Greenpiper Wines, a family-owned winery in Margaret River, is known for crafting premium, hand-selected Cabernet Sauvignons that showcase depth, elegance, and regional character. Their 2023 Butler Crest Cabernet Sauvignon delivers rich dark berry and cassis aromas, layered with subtle spice and fine tannins, culminating in a refined and expressive finish.

Best Red Blend 

Presented by Sanector

Grenache Shiraz Mataro, 2024 Grenache - St Hugo Wines, Barossa Valley, SA

St Hugo Wines, a renowned Barossa estate, crafts expressive reds with elegance and balance. This blend shows vibrant red and dark fruit, subtle spice, and a smooth, textured finish.

Best Victorian Shiraz 

Glenlofty Estate - Ridge Block Shiraz, 2024 Shiraz - Blue Pyrenees Estate, Pyrenees, VIC

Glenlofty Estate, a family-owned Pyrenees vineyard, is known for producing rich and expressive Shiraz. The 2024 Ridge Block Shiraz shows ripe dark fruit, subtle spice, and a smooth, layered finish.

Best Tasmanian Shiraz 

Belbrook Syrah, 2024 Shiraz - OSSA Wines, TAS

OSSA Wines, a boutique Tasmanian winery, focuses on crafting expressive and elegant Shiraz. The 2024 Belbrook Syrah displays rich dark fruit, subtle spice, and a refined, balanced finish.

Best South Australian Shiraz 

Barry Brothers Shiraz, 2022 Shiraz - Jim Barry Wines, Clare Valley, SA

Jim Barry Wines, a long-established Clare Valley producer, is renowned for crafting powerful and elegant Shiraz. The 2022 Barry Brothers Shiraz offers rich dark fruit, subtle spice, and a smooth, layered finish.

Best Western Australian Shiraz 

Scotsdale Shiraz, 2023 Shiraz - Howard Park Wines, Great Southern, WA

Howard Park Wines, a leading Great Southern producer, is celebrated for crafting expressive and refined Shiraz. The 2023 Scotsdale Shiraz displays ripe dark fruit, balanced spice, and a smooth, elegant finish.

Best New South Wales (incl. ACT) Shiraz

McWilliams Wines 660 Shiraz, 2024 Shiraz - Calabria Family Wines, ACT - Canberra District

Calabria Family Wines, an intergenerational family-owned vineyard, is known for producing expressive and finely balanced Shiraz. The 2024 660 Shiraz shows rich red and dark fruit, subtle spice, and a smooth, layered finish.

The Trevor Mast Trophy for Best Shiraz

McWilliams Wines 660 Shiraz, 2024 Shiraz - Calabria Family Wines, ACT - Canberra District

Calabria Family Wines, a family-run vineyard now in its second generation, crafts expressive and elegant Shiraz. The 2024 660 Shiraz features rich red and dark fruit, layered spice, and a smooth, refined finish.

Best Organic or Biodynamic Wine Trophy 

Culley Road, 2025 Grenache - Altschwager Kenneally Wines, McLaren Vale, SA

Altschwager Kenneally Wines, a boutique McLaren Vale producer, crafts wines from organically tended vineyards. The 2025 Culley Road Grenache is expressive and vibrant, with red berry aromas, subtle spice, and a smooth, balanced finish.

Consistency of Excellence 

Presented by Wine Ark

Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon - Stella Bella Wines, Margaret River, WA

Stella Bella Wines is a family-owned winery celebrated for elegant and expressive Cabernet Sauvignon. This 2023 vintage shows rich dark fruit, layered spice, and a smooth, refined finish.

Cellar Reserve Grand Topaque, NV Muscadelle - Morris Wines, Rutherglen, VIC

Morris Wines, a Rutherglen icon, crafts fortified wines with depth and richness. This Grand Topaque NV offers luscious caramel and dried fruit notes with a long, velvety finish.

Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay, 2024 - Tolpuddle Vineyard, TAS

Tolpuddle Vineyard focuses on cool-climate precision and sustainable viticulture. The 2024 Chardonnay is bright and layered, with citrus and stone fruit aromas and a crisp, elegant finish.

Collection Pinot Noir Mornington Peninsula, 2023 Pinot Noir - Handpicked Wines, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

Handpicked Wines produces small-batch, expressive Pinot Noir. This 2023 vintage shows red cherry and spice aromas with a smooth, structured palate.

Heretic, 2025 Touriga Nacional Battle of Bosworth Wines, McLaren Vale, SA

Battle of Bosworth Wines crafts bold, distinctive varietals with character. The 2025 Heretic Touriga Nacional offers rich dark fruit, spice, and a textured, lingering finish.

ILR Reserve Semillon, 2018 Semillon - Brokenwood Wines, Hunter, NSW

Brokenwood Wines is renowned for elegant, age-worthy Hunter Valley Semillon. The 2018 ILR Reserve shows citrus and stone fruit aromas with a crisp, layered palate.

McWilliams Wines 20 Year Old Tawny, NV Shiraz - Calabria Family Wines, Riverina, NSW

Calabria Family Wines produces expressive fortified wines with elegance and depth. This 20 Year Old Tawny offers rich dried fruit and nutty aromas with a smooth, long finish.

Tallawanta Vineyard Semillon, 2024 Semillon - Brokenwood Wines, Hunter, NSW

Brokenwood Wines continues to excel with fresh, refined Semillon. The 2024 Tallawanta Vineyard Semillon shows vibrant citrus notes, crisp acidity, and a textured, elegant finish.

The Bill Chambers Trophy for Best Fortified Wine 

Old Premium Rare Topaque, NV Muscadelle - Morris Wines, Rutherglen, VIC

Morris Wines, a Rutherglen icon, has been crafting exceptional fortified wines for decades. This Old Premium Rare Topaque NV is rich and complex, with luscious caramel, dried fruit, and a long, velvety finish.

The James Halliday Trophy for Best Pinot Noir 

Pinot Noir, 2024 Pinot Noir - Meadowbank Wines, TAS

Meadowbank Wines, a family-run Tasmanian vineyard, crafts expressive and elegant Pinot Noir. The 2024 vintage offers bright red cherry and raspberry aromas, with subtle spice and a silky, refined finish.

The Champion Victorian Winery Trophy

Presented by Agriculture Victoria 

Oakridge Wines, Yarra Valley, VIC

Oakridge Wines, a leading Yarra Valley producer, is celebrated for its elegant Chardonnays and Pinot Noir. With a focus on precision, innovation, and consistency, Oakridge continues to deliver wines of regional distinction and international acclaim.

The Douglas Seabrook Trophy for the Best Single Vineyard Wine

Presented by the Seabrook Family

Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay, 2024 - Tolpuddle Vineyard, TAS

Tolpuddle Vineyard, a family-owned Tasmanian estate, continues its winning streak with this 2024 Chardonnay, following their success in the Best Tasmanian Chardonnay category. Bright citrus and stone fruit aromas are complemented by subtle oak and a crisp, elegant finish, showcasing the vineyard’s precision and care.

The Kym Ludvigsen Trophy for Viticultural Excellence 

Murray Leake, Tolpuddle Vineyard, TAS

Tolpuddle Vineyard continues to set the benchmark for cool-climate viticulture, with Murray Leake’s dedication evident across multiple award-winning wines. His stewardship combines careful vineyard management and sustainable practices, ensuring exceptional fruit quality and consistency across vintages.

The François de Castella Trophy for Best Young White

Tolpuddle Vineyard Chardonnay, 2024 - Tolpuddle Vineyard, TAS

Tolpuddle Vineyard, a family-owned Tasmanian estate, continues to impress with its cool-climate Chardonnay. This 2024 vintage offers bright citrus and stone fruit aromas, balanced acidity, and a crisp, elegant finish, following the vineyard’s earlier success in the Best Single Vineyard and Best Tasmanian Chardonnay categories.

The Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy 

Presented by SHARP EIT Solutions

Pinot Noir, 2024 Pinot Noir - Meadowbank Wines, TAS

Meadowbank Wines, a family-run Tasmanian vineyard, continues to showcase its Pinot Noir mastery with the 2024 vintage. Vibrant red cherry and raspberry aromas are complemented by subtle spice and a silky, refined finish, reinforcing the winery’s reputation for elegant and expressive wines.