On Friday (28 October 2022), the 2022 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards top trophy results were announced at an exclusive Awards Presentation Lunch at ICC Sydney. 18 Trophies were presented to the state’s best wines, including the ultimate Trophy - the ‘NSW Governor’s 2022 Best in Show’ - presented by the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC.

Chair of Judges, Mr Nick Spencer said, “As always it is very difficult to pick a top winner from a range of amazing wines but the wine that was selected in the end is arguably the most famous and highly regarded white wine produced in this country. Coupled with perhaps the best vintage in a decade, it is no surprise to see this wine being awarded as the best wine at the 2022 NSW Wine Awards.”

The winner of the NSW Governor’s 2022 Best in Show Trophy was … Tyrrell’s 2013 Vat 1 Semillon, one of New South Wales great liquid ambassadors!

Of the other trophies awarded during the day, there was fabulous array of diversity, with winemakers and grape growers from the Hunter Valley, Orange, Tumbarumba, Hilltops, Canberra District, Gundagai, Mudgee and the Riverina all receiving acclaim. The 2022 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards trophy winners are:

Australia Post Trophy for Best Riesling ~ Mount Majura 2022 Riesling, Canberra District

NSW DPI Trophy for Best Semillon ~ Tyrrell’s 2013 Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley

Finlayson’s Trophy for Best Chardonnay ~ Nick O’Leary 2018 Chardonnay, Tumbarumba

Orora Trophy for Best Other White Variety ~ Tumblong Hills 2022 Chenin Blanc, Gundagai

CCLTrophy for Best Light Red/Rosé ~ First Creek Wines 2022 Limited Release Rosé, Hunter Valley

Australia Post Trophy for Best Pinot Noir ~ Poachers Vineyard 2021 Pinot Noir, Canberra District

RIEDEL Trophy for Best Shiraz ~ Nugan Estate 2020 Cookoothama Shiraz, Riverina

Nexia Australia Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon ~ Corang Estate 2021 Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltops

MCC Trophy for Best Other Red Variety ~ Skimstone 2021 Barbera, Mudgee

Gulbali Institute Trophy for Best Red Blend ~ Skimstone 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Mudgee

NSW DPI Best Organic Wine Award ~ See Saw 2022 Riesling, Orange

Chair of Judges Trophy for Best Mudgee Wine ~ Skimstone 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Mudgee

Nexia Australia Trophy for Best Sparkling Wine ~ Printhie Wines 2011 Swift Blanc de Blancs, Orange

ICC Sydney Trophy for Best Sweet Wine ~ De Bortoli 2019 Noble One Semillon, Riverina

ICC Sydney Trophy for Best Fortified ~ De Bortoli NV Black Noble 10 Years Old Semillon, Riverina

Orora Trophy for Best Dry White in Show ~ Tyrrell’s 2013 Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley

CCL Trophy for Best Dry Red in Show ~ Nugan Estate 2020 Cookoothama Shiraz, Riverina

NSW Governor’s Trophy for Best in Show ~ Tyrrell’s 2013 Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley