Kirrihill Wines proudly announces its triumphant win of the prestigious Best 2023 Riesling Trophy at the esteemed National Wine Show of Australia held in Canberra.
Outshining fierce competition from across the nation, Kirrihill Wines has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence in winemaking. The outstanding achievement emphasises the wineries dedication to crafting exceptional wines that embody the rich viticultural landscape of the Clare Valley.
The National Wine Show of Australia, renowned for its rigorous judging process and esteemed panel of experts, serves as the ultimate platform to showcase the finest wines in the country. Kirrihill Wines success in clinching the trophy reaffirms the Clare Valley reputation for producing high quality Riesling.
“To win a trophy at the National Wine Show is a great honour” said Matthew Lawson, Kirrihill’s CEO and Commercial & Export Director. “You are up against the best of the best from around Australia. There are some magnificent regions that grow Riesling in this country, but it is always great to see the trophy back in Clare, the Heart of Riesling. It is a testament to the great team we have in place from the vineyard through to the bottle. The owners of Kirrihill are all very proud of the consistent awards the team have achieved and look forward to sharing in their continued success.”
Matt noted that this achievement emphasises the appeal and consistent quality of Kirrihill wines, motivating the team to strive for even greater excellence in each vintage.
Kirrihill Wines remains committed in its pursuit of excellence, continually producing wines of unparalleled distinction and character. As a recipient of the Trophy, Kirrihill Wines looks forward to sharing its award-winning creations with wine enthusiasts Australia wide. An elated Alexandra Wardlaw, Kirrihill’s winemaker, said, “it is confirmation that we must be doing something right! It has been very rewarding to contribute to the rise in quality and reputation of Kirrihill Wines over the last 7 years. We pride ourselves as a team in crafting wines from our
exceptional vineyads, and we are dedicated in producing wines that showcase the excellence of the Clare Valley Wine Region.”
About the National Wine Show of Australia:
Celebrating its 49th edition, the National Wine Show is one of the world's most prestigious wine competitions and showcases the pinnacle of Australian winemaking. The show, held in Canberra, is noted for its rigorous selection process. Only the best wines that have previously won gold or silver medals at qualifying shows are judged by leading Australian winemakers and industry professionals. Overall, the 2024 National Wine Show of Australia is praised for its contribution to highlighting and celebrating the excellence of Australian wines.
About Kirrihill:
Founded in 1998 by Rob Stanway and Sean Edwards, then joined by Matthew Lawson in 2011, Kirrihill has grown to become a prominent name in the Clare Valley. The winery gained national attention in 2021 after winning Best Shiraz in Australia (2021 Saint Martin Great Australian Shiraz Challenge Trophy) for its 2019 Partner Series Shiraz, closely followed by the Best Australian Red Wine Trophy in 2022 for their 2020 Partner Series Shiraz at the 2022 Mundus Vini Summer Tasting in Germany. Clearly demonstrating not only their prowess in red wine making, but
Riesling as well, Kirrihill won Best Clare Valley Riesling Winery at the Melbourne International Wine competition in 2021.
The Kirrihill Clare Valley 2023 Regional Riesling is available in Australia at independent retailers and restaurants, nationally via Dan Murphys and First Choice (South Australia) + export markets – UK, Asia.