A boutique winery in the Clare Valley, South Australia, Kirrihill continues to build on its reputation for creating delicious wines that appeal to industry leaders, serious wine drinkers and everyday consumers alike. Most recently they took out a trifecta of accolades at one of Europe’s most prestigious wine shows, the Mundus Vini 2022 Summer Tasting:
Kirrihill Partner Series “Matthew Lawson” Shiraz, 2020 ($30.00), Mundus Vini Grand Gold
Trophy for ‘Australian Red - Best of Show’.
Black currant and peppery spice aromas with a dense palate of dark berries, sweet spice and a hint of vanilla, all interwoven by abundant fine tannins.
Kirrihill “Regional” Shiraz 2021 ($19.00), Mundus Vini Gold Medal.
Black fruit aromas of dark cherry, rich blackberry and just a touch of coffee and spice.
Kirrihill E.B. Gleeson “The Settler” Riesling 2021 ($35.00) Mundus Vini Gold Medal.
Lemon sherbet acid, sweet floral scents with intense lime zest, pink grapefruit and honey suckle.
“The Settler” Watervale Riesling stands as Kirrihill’s flagship riesling, marking a standard of global excellence in Kirrihill’s quality.
Kirrihill’s CEO, Matt Lawson said:
“Since our establishment in 1998, our customers and awards continue to testify that we consistently make amazing wines.
As a boutique winery based in the heart of the Clare Valley, we are producing world class wines that we share with customers at exceptional affordability by local, national and international standards.
“The Mundus Vini awards are terrific for our team, we see these awards as a huge honour, not only for our brand but also the Clare Valley wine region.”
With 4185 highly regarded wines from around the globe blind tasted by industry experts at Mundus Vini, Kirrihill continues to demonstrate its pedigree internationally.
These awards complement Kirrihill’s stable of domestic and international accolades. Released in September 2021, the Partners range boasts an impressive list including:
Trophy for Best Clare Cabernet – Australian Chardonnay & Cabernet Challenge 2022
Trophy for Best Shiraz and Trophy for Best South Australian Shiraz at the Great Australian Shiraz Challenge 2021
Gold Medals at Royal Perth Wine Show 2022, Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2021 and the Clare Valley Wine Show 2020
However, don’t overlook their other wines, they represent their varieties beautifully and are outstanding expressions of the Clare Valley terroir and the style Kirrihill is synonymous for producing. Without doubt, Kirrihill is a winery to watch…
Further information: Mundus Vini | Summer Tasting awards