3 trophies!
We had a great day out at the 2026 Langhorne Creek Wine Show Luncheon, with a superb menu crafted by Callum Hann's Olive Restaurant, to accompany the regions award winning wines.
We were honoured to receive 3 trophies:
2025 Nero d'Avola | Best Alternative Red Trophy
2024 Cabernet Sauvignon | Best Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy [yet to be released]
2016 Arthur's Reserve | Best Museum/Fortified Trophy
From our 23 entries, we won:
3 trophies
5 gold medals
5 silver medals
7 bronze medals ... so, 17 medals from 23 entries.
Gold medals:
+ 2025 Nero d’Avola
+ 2024 Cabernet Sauvignon top gold
+ 2016 Arthur’s Reserve
+ 2023 Winemaker’s Selection Shiraz
+ 2024 Section 54 Shiraz top gold
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Chair of judges Adam Walls (Wine Selectors) was joined by judges Alexandra Alavoine (Treasury Wine Estates) and wine communicator Samantha Payne, as well as associate judges Charlotte Hardy (Charlotte Dalton Wines) and Gonzalo Sanchez (Lloyd Brothers).
In his first year as chair, Walls was impressed by Langhorne Creek’s diversity.
“The show was an insightful immersion into the region’s wines, with an impressively high standard of winemaking demonstrated across all classes.
“The red categories revealed an encouraging trend toward fresher, more vibrant expressions, complemented by thoughtful and well-integrated oak usage.
“The alternative red and white classes further highlighted the region’s versatility, showcasing that its strengths extend well beyond the traditional stalwarts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
“The Malbec class was especially noteworthy. The 20 wines presented demonstrated remarkable diversity in vineyard origin, clonal selection and house style, reinforcing the view that Langhorne Creek comfortably sits at the top of this variety’s totem pole,” he said.
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buy 2025 Nero d'Avola now - click here!
buys 2023 Cabernet before it sells out - click here! Then we can release the 2024 Cabernet!
