Top Orange wine comes out Swinging

Swinging Bridge Wines 2022 Caldwell Lane Chardonnay has won Best Wine of Show at the Orange Wine Show.

The wine won Best Mature Chardonnay, Best Chardonnay and Best White Wine before being presented with Best Wine of Show.

“With the success that the Orange region has had on a national stage this year, it’s humbling to be competing alongside producers of such a high calibre,” says Tom Ward from Swinging Bridge.

“This win is a credit to the ongoing efforts of the team in growing the best grapes and producing the best wines we can in this fantastic region.”

Tom was also named Vigneron of the Year.

Best Sparkling
Highland Heritage 2017 Patrono Cuvee Brut

Best Sauvignon Blanc
Tamburlaine 2024 On The Grapevine Sauv Blanc

Best Pinot Gris
See Saw 2024 Balance Pinot Gris

Best Young Chardonnay
Tamburlaine Point 65 2023 Chardonnay

Best Mature Chardonnay
Swinging Bridge 2022 Caldwell Lane

Best Chardonnay
Swinging Bridge 2022 Caldwell Lane

Best Riesling
Brokenwood 2024 Belmont Vineyard Riesling

Best Rose
See Saw 2024 Balance Rose Pinot Noir

Special Chairman’s Award
Gilbert 2017 Methode Traditionelle

Vigneron of the Year
Tom Ward – Swinging Bridge Wines

Best Pinot Noir
Cooks Lot 2023 Allotment 9 Pinot Noir

Best Cabernet and Shiraz Blends
Ross Hill 2022 Isabelle Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Best Shiraz
Angullong 2022 Crossing Reserve Shiraz

Best Cab Franc Cab Sauv Merlot Malbec or Petit Verdot
Tamburlaine Organic Wines 2023 Reserve Malbec

Best Red Variety or Blend
Mercer Wines 2023 Barbera

Best Mature Red
Tamburlaine 2018 Reserve Syrah

Wine of Provenance
Printhie Wines Swift Cuvee Brut 2011, 2015, 2019

Cellar Door of the Year
Ross Hill

Best White Wine of Show
Swinging Bridge 2022 Caldwell Lane

Best Red Wine of Show
Angullong 2022 Crossing Reserve Shiraz

Best Single Vineyard Wine
Swinging Bridge 2022 Caldwell Lane

Best Exhibitor of Show
Tamburlaine Organic Wines

Best Wine of Show
Swinging Bridge 2022 Caldwell Lane

Photo: Swinging Bridge owner Tom Ward, second from left, with some of his team.

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