Kirrihill are thrilled to announce our triumphant win of the prestigious Best 2023 Riesling Trophy at the esteemed National Wine Show of Australia held in Canberra last Thursday. Our winemaker, Alexandra Wardlaw, was presented the trophy by the Prime Minister, The Hon Anthony Albanese, for the 2023 Kirrihill Regional Riesling.
The show has been a highlight of the Australian wine industry since it began in 1975. As only the highest-awarded wines at qualifying Australian wine shows make it to the judging table, National Wine Show trophy winners represent the best of the best Australian wines.
Outshining fierce competition from across the nation, this outstanding achievement emphasises our dedication to crafting exceptional wines that embody the rich viticultural landscape of the Clare Valley. This trophy is not only a win for Kirrihill but the region of Clare Valley as a whole.
Our CEO, Matthew Lawson, sums up this achievement beautifully. “To win a trophy at the National Wine Show is a great honour. 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, and it is a testament to the great team we have in place from the vineyard through to the bottle.”
Indeed, all members of our team were elated. From Alexandra, “we pride ourselves as a team in crafting wines from our exceptional vineyards, we must be doing something right!”
Catherine & the Kirrihill Team
Kirrihill’s trophy winning 2023 Regional Riesling is now available for purchase from Seckford Agencies
