A total of five Australian wines have claimed International Trophies at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards.
International trophies are the highest accolade that a wine can achieve at the Decanter World Wine Awards. This year’s event saw 35 International Trophies awarded from a total of 15,929 wines tasted at the beginning of the judging process.
The Australian International Trophies winners:
- Tasmania’s Bay of Fires 2014 Sauvignon Blanc was awarded the Gold International Trophy: Sauvignon Blanc over £15.
- Clare Valley’s Leasingham 2009 Classic Clare Riesling was awarded the Gold International Trophy: Dry Riesling over £15.
- Adelaide Hills’ Longview Epitome Late Harvest Riesling 2013 was awarded the Gold International Trophy: Sweet under £15.
- McWilliam’s 2008, 1877 Cross-Regional Blend claimed the International Trophy: Red Blend over £15.
- And Sidewood’s 2013 Mappinga Reserve Shiraz won the International Trophy: Red Rhône Varietals over £15.
The awards were judged by 240 of the world’s most refined palates including 85 Masters of Wine and 23 Master Sommeliers.
For the full results list, click here.