Announcing the 2023 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards Gold Medal Winners
The medal winning wines of the 2023 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards can now be revealed, in anticipation of who will take away this year’s top trophies and be named the “Best Wine in NSW” at the 28th Annual NSW Wine Awards.
Hosted again over three days in October (4-6) by NSW Wine’s major sponsor the ICC Sydney, 16 expert wine judges from across Australia gathered to evaluate our best local wines.
Led by this year’s Chair of Judges and award-winning winemaker, Nick Spencer, the judging panel included a wealth of experience including Wine Selectors Tasting Panellist and Wine Educator Adam Walls, Master of Wine and Group Beverage Manager for Solotel Annette Lacey, McLaren Vale winemaker Rob Mack, Food and Beverage Director at The Point Group Alex Kirkwood and Vice President of Sommeliers Australia Bridget Raffal among others.
A total of 480 medals were awarded of which 65 received a prized Gold Medal from the judges (full list below).
Commenting on the results, Nick Spencer said; “I was thrilled to Chair my third NSW Wine Awards and at the risk of sounding like a broken record, the results were outstanding. The quality of wines this year were extraordinary and a real testament to the producers, particularly when considering how challenging the last two vintages have been.
There were of course some stand out classes including Semillon, Shiraz and encouragingly, the Sparkling wine class has improved significantly with 20 medals awarded up from 12 the previous year. Other classes that shone were the Alternative White and Red classes which seem to improve year in year out. The top Chardonnays this year also back my belief that NSW produces some of the best Chardonnay in the world.”
The 65 Gold Medal finalists will now move on to the next stage of the Awards, the exclusive 2023 ICC Sydney NSW Wine Awards Presentation Lunch, where the top 2023 trophy winners will be announced on 10 November at ICC Sydney.
To come and celebrate with 2023’s winners and experience firsthand the best of this year’s wine entries, book your tickets now to the NSW Wine Awards Lunch online at www.nswwine.com.au in ‘upcoming events’ before they sell out.
Media Contact: Alex Burgener, Media & Communications NSW Wine | P: 0404 900 961 | E: media@nswwine.com.au
List of gold-medal-winning, by NSW wine region, in alphabetical order
Eden Road 2021 Canberra Syrah, Canberra District
Four Winds Vineyard 2022 Canberra District Shiraz, Canberra District
McWilliams Wines 2022 Single Vineyard Shiraz, Canberra District
Moppity Vineyards 2022 Atrius Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre, Canberra District
Mount Majura Vineyard 2023 Riesling, Canberra District
Nick O'Leary 2023 Riesling, Canberra District
Collector 2022 Cherry Orchard Shiraz, Hilltops
De Iuliis Wines 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltops
Hungerford Hill 2022 Tempranillo Graciano, Hilltops
Lark Hill Winery 2023 ‘Regional’ Riesling, Hilltops
Moppity Vineyards 2022 Lock & Key Shiraz, Hilltops
Mada Wines 2023 Blanc, Hilltops
Mercer Wines 2022 Joven Tempranillo, Hilltops
Bimbadgen 2023 Growers Semillon, Hunter Valley
Bimbadgen 2023 Growers Vermentino, Hunter Valley
Brokenwood Wines 2023 Hunter Valley Semillon, Hunter Valley
Brokenwood Wines 2023 Oakey Creek Vineyard 3 Semillon, Hunter Valley
Brokenwood Wines 2023 1899 Old Vines Semillon, Hunter Valley
Brokenwood Wines 2017 ILR Reserve Semillon 100, Hunter Valley
Charteris Wines 2022 Pokolbin Selection Chardonnay, Hunter Valley
De Iuliis Wines 2019 Limited Release Shiraz, Hunter Valley
De Iuliis Wines 2022 Special Release Shiraz Mourvèdre, Hunter Valley & Hilltops
First Creek Wines 2022 Winemakers Reserve Semillon, Hunter Valley
First Creek Wines 2022 Winemakers Reserve Chardonnay, Hunter Valley
First Creek Wines 2022 Single Vineyard Wills Hill Road Chardonnay, Hunter Valley
First Creek Wines 2023 Murphy's Single Vineyard Semillon, Hunter Valley
Gartelmann Wines 2023 Benjamin Semillon, Hunter Valley
Hungerford Hill 2022 Hunter Valley Shiraz, Hunter Valley
Margan 2017 Timbervines Shiraz, Hunter Valley
Margan 2018 Saxonvale Mourvèdre, Hunter Valley
Mercer Wines 2023 Shiraz Nouveau, Hunter Valley
RidgeView 2013 Museum Release Impressions Semillon, Hunter Valley
Silkman Wines 2017 Single Vineyard Blackberry Semillon, Hunter Valley
Thomas Wines 2021 Elenay Shiraz, Hunter Valley
Thomas Wines 2021 Kiss Shiraz, Hunter Valley
Two Rivers 2017 Stone's Throw Semillon, Hunter Valley
Tyrrell's 2023 Pokolbin Hills Semillon, Hunter Valley
Tyrrell's 2023 Stevens Semillon, Hunter Valley
Tyrrell's 2018 Stevens Semillon, Hunter Valley
Bunnamagoo 2016 Riesling, Mudgee
Robert Stein 2023 Reserve Riesling, Mudgee
Robert Stein 2017 Reserve Riesling, Mudgee
Brokenwood Wines 2022 Forest Edge Vineyard Chardonnay, Orange
Angullong 2022 Fossil Hill Sangiovese, Orange
Angullong 2022 Fossil Hill Sagrantino, Orange
Angullong 2022 Fossil Hill Malbec, Orange
Angullong 2023 Pinot Grigio, Orange
Canobolas Wines 2022 Cabernet Franc, Orange
ChaLou 2023 Riesling, Orange
ChaLou Wines 2022 Pinot Noir, Orange
Horner Wines 2022 Reserve Shiraz Marsanne, Orange
Logan 2023 Weemala Sauvignon Blanc, Orange
Mercer Wines 2022 Barbera, Orange
Printhie Wines 2023 Topography Pinot Gris, Orange
Printhie Wines 2022 Topography Chardonnay, Orange
Printhie Wines Swift 2015 Vintage Brut, Orange
Robert Stein 2023 Half Dry Riesling, Orange
See Saw 2022 Invergo Organic Syrah, Orange
See Saw 2022 Balance Organic Pinot Noir, Orange
Swinging Bridge 2022 Hill Park Pinot Noir, Orange
Tulloch 2022 Limited Edition Cellar Door Release Cabernet Sauvignon, Orange
Berton Vineyards 2019 Reserve Botrytis Semillon, Riverina
DeBortoli NV Show Liqueur Muscat, Riverina
Lillypilly 2021 Noble Blend, Riverina
Centennial Vineyards NV Brut Traditionelle, Southern Highlands