The medal winning wines of the 2022 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards have been revealed, raising the anticipation of who will be awarded the top trophies and named the “Best Wine in NSW” at the 27^th annual NSW Wine Awards Presentation Lunch on Friday 28^th October 2022.

The judging took place at International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) on 4^th – 6^th October. With 16 expert wine judges tasted for three days and awarding 492 medals, 79 of which are the highly prized, precious gold variety – full list below.

Commenting on the results, this year’s Chair of Judges, Mr Nick Spencer said, “It probably won’t come as much of a surprise that Semillon, Chardonnay and Shiraz were the three strongest classes of the show as NSW has traditionally produced many great wines from these varietals. However, rather than spend too much time highlighting the strength of these varieties I will simply say this…NSW produces some of the best Shiraz and Chardonnay in the world, full stop!

In the 'alternative red varietals' class, 51 medals were awarded, almost double that of last year’s class.  This is no mean feat following the tragedy of the 2020 bushfires and the impact on growers and producers across the state. 

Responding to consumer’s insatiable appetite for Rosés, this class was another stand out this year with 25 medals awarded. The quality of NSW Rosés continues to increase and really demonstrates the skill of our winemakers to craft wines that are responsive to consumer’s wishes while maintaining quality and integrity.”

The 79 gold medal finalists will now move on to the next stage of the Awards, the exclusive 2022 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards Presentation Lunch, where the top 2022 trophy winners will be announced on Friday 28 October at ICC Sydney.

List of gold-medal-winning finalists ~   by NSW wine region, in alphabetical order …

Lerida Estate Cullerin 2021 Syrah, Canberra District

Mada Wines 2021 Shiraz, Canberra District

Mount Majura Vineyard 2022 Riesling, Canberra District

Nick O'Leary 2022 Heywood Riesling, Canberra District

Nick O'Leary 2022 Riesling, Canberra District

Poachers 2021 Pinot Noir, Canberra District

Poachers 2021 Nanima Red Blend, Canberra District

David Hook 2021  Barbera, Central Ranges

Mercer Wines 2021 Montepulciano, Cowra

Tumblong Hills 2022 Chenin Blanc, Gundagai

Tumblong Hills J Block Cuvee 2021 Shiraz, Gundagai

Corang Estate 2021 Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltops

Glandore 2021 Sangiovese, Hilltops

Grove Estate 2022 Al Dente Rose Nebbiolo Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltops

Hungerford Hill 2021 Tempranillo Graciano, Hilltops

Linear 2021 Tempranillo, Hilltops

Audrey Wilkinson 2021 The Oakdale Chardonnay, Hunter Valley

Audrey Wilkinson The Ridge 2018  Semillon, Hunter Valley

Audrey Wilkinson 2021 Winemakers Selection Chardonnay, Hunter Valley

Boydell's 2021 Reserve Chardonnay, Hunter Valley

Brokenwood Wines 2022 Single Vineyard  Oakey Creek 8 Semillon, Hunter Valley

Brokenwood Wines 2017 Oakey Creek Semillon, Hunter Valley

Brokenwood Wines 2021 Hunter Valley Shiraz, Hunter Valley

Brokenwood Wines 2022 Hunter Valley Semillon, Hunter Valley

Brokenwood Wines 2022 Single Vineyard Stanleigh Park Semillon, Hunter Valley

De Iuliis Wines 2017 Single Vineyard Semillon, Hunter Valley

De Iuliis Wines 2017 Wilderness Road Semillon, Hunter Valley

De Iuliis Wines 2022  Semillon, Hunter Valley

De Iuliis Wines 2022 Garden Vineyard Semillon, Hunter Valley

First Creek Wines 2022 Classics Semillon, Hunter Valley

First Creek Wines 2022 Limited Release Rose, Hunter Valley

First Creek Wines 2022 Winemakers Reserve Semillon, Hunter Valley

Margan 2018 White Label Timbervines Shiraz, Hunter Valley

Silkman Wines 2021 SILK Chardonnay, Hunter Valley

Sweetwater Estate 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon, Hunter Valley

Sweetwater Estate 2021  Shiraz, Hunter Valley

Thomas Wines 2021 Elenay Shiraz, Hunter Valley

Thomas Wines 2021 Kiss Shiraz, Hunter Valley

Thomas Wines 2021 Synergy Shiraz, Hunter Valley

Tintilla Estate 2015 Angus Semillon, Hunter Valley

Tintilla Estate 2016 Angus Semillon, Hunter Valley

Tulloch 2022 Limited Release Julia Semillon, Hunter Valley

Tyrrell's Vineyards 2013 Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley

Tyrrell's Vineyards 2013 Belford Semillon, Hunter Valley

Bunnamagoo 2022 Dry Style Riesling,Mudgee

Robert Stein 2016  Riesling, Mudgee

Robert Stein 2017 Reserve Riesling, Mudgee

Skimstone 2021  Barbera, Mudgee

Skimstone 2021  Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Mudgee

Trentham Estate Banksia Rose 2022, Murray Darling

Trentham Estate The Family Nebbiolo 2021, Murray Darling

Trentham Estate The Family Vermentino 2022, Murray Darling

Angullong 2021  Merlot, Orange

Angullong 2022 Fossil Hill, Orange

Carillion Origins 2022 GM198 Clone Riesling, Orange

Gartelmann Wines 2018 Diedrich Shiraz, Orange

Gilbert 2016 Blanc de Blancs, Orange

Logan 2018 Cabernet Merlot, Orange

Robert Stein 2022 HALF DRY Riesling, Orange

See Saw Organic 2022  Riesling, Orange

Printhie Wines Swift 2011 Blanc de Blancs, Orange

Swinging Bridge 2021 Caldwell Lane Block A Chardonnay, Orange

Tamburlaine 2021 Reserve Central Ranges Cabernet Sauvignon, Orange

Tamburlaine 2022 Wine Lovers Gewürztraminer, Orange

Tulloch 2021 Cellar Door Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon, Orange

De Bortoli 2019 Noble One Semillon, Riverina

De Bortoli Noble One 2020  Semillon, Riverina

De Bortoli NV Black Noble 10 Years Old Semillon, Riverina

De Bortoli NV Show Liqueur Muscat, Riverina

McWilliams Hanwood 20 YO Muscat NV, Riverina

Nugan Estate 2020 Cookoothama Shiraz, Riverina

Coolangatta Estate 2016  Semillon, Shoalhaven Coast

Centennial Vineyards NV Limited Blanc de Blancs, Southern Highlands

Brokenwood Wines 2021 Maragle Vineyard Chardonnay, Tumbarumba

Cassegrain 2021 Reserve Fromenteau Chardonnay, Tumbarumba

Collector 2021 Tiger Tiger Chardonnay, Tumbarumba

Kosciuszko 2021  Chardonnay, Tumbarumba

Moppity Vineyards 2021 Estate Chardonnay, Tumbarumba

Nick O'Leary 2018 Tumbarumba Chardonnay, Tumbarumba