Yalumba Sanctum 2021 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon has won the Bill Redman Trophy for Best Wine of Show at the Limestone Coast Wine Show for the second year in a row.
The wine, which retails for under $30 a bottle, also won the HR (Ron) Haselgrove Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon (Current to 3 Years Old), and the David Wynn Trophy for Best Red Wine of Show.
It also earned Hill Smith Family Estates viticulturist James Freckleton his second consecutive Arthur Hoffmann Trophy for Viticulturist of the Year for his role in producing such an exceptional wine in a stretch of terra rossa soil that Yalumba describes as Coonawarra’s “inner sanctum” and “the holy grail of all Cabernet Sauvignon purists”.
Chief of judges Philip Rich says Sanctum sums up the best of Coonawarra.
“It’s a wine that’s got structure and richness, but it is also medium-bodied and elegant, combining classic old-school Coonawarra with modern viticulture and winemaking,” he says.
“This result certainly validates last year’s win, and confirms that the judging process is very consistent.”
Yalumba took its trophy tally to five when The Menzies 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon was named Best Cabernet Sauvignon (4-6 Years Old).
The Colin Kidd Trophy for Best White of Show went to Landaire’s 2023 Chardonnay.
The Padthaway winery also claimed its second Pam Dunsford Trophy for Best Chardonnay.
The Karl Seppelt Trophy for Best White (excluding Chardonnay) went to Patrick of Coonawarra 2024 Two Blocks Riesling.
Wynns Coonawarra Estate also had plenty to celebrate, winning the Most Successful Exhibitor trophy after collecting the most medals during this week’s judging, along with the trophy for Best Individual Vineyard Wine (Wynns Coonawarra Estate 2021 Glengyle Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon), and the Eric Brand Trophy for Best Shiraz (Wynns Coonawarra Estate 2023 Shiraz).
Meanwhile, the iconic Wynns Coonawarra Estate 2022 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon was declared the Chief of Judges Wine to Watch.
“It’s a wine for consumers and a true Australian classic,” Philip Rich says.
“The fact that it was first produced in 1954 – with 2022 marking its 67th vintage – is extraordinary in itself.”
The show attracted 424 entries from 53 exhibitors.
Bill Redman Trophy for Best Wine of Show
Sponsored by CCL Industries
Yalumba 2021 The Sanctum Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Arthur Hoffmann Trophy for Viticulturist of the Year
Sponsored by Vinpac International
James Freckleton
David Wynn Trophy for Best Red of Show
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Yalumba 2021 The Sanctum Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Colin Kidd Trophy for Best White of Show
Sponsored by Padthaway Wine Region
Landaire 2023 Chardonnay
Karl Seppelt Trophy for Best White (excluding Chardonnay)
Sponsored by Multi-Color
Patrick Of Coonawarra 2024 Two Blocks
Pam Dunsford Trophy for Best Chardonnay
Sponsored by VAF Memstar
Landaire 2023 Chardonnay
Peter Wehl Trophy for Best Other Single Variety of Italian, Portuguese & Spanish Heritage
Sponsored by Cork Supply Australia
Wangolina 2023 A-Series Dolcetto
Best Other Single Variety of French Heritage
Woodsoak Wines 2024 Pyaar Pinot Noir
Best Blended Red
Sponsored by Coonawarra Vignerons
Pillar Box 2023 Pillar Box Red
Eric Brand Trophy for Best Shiraz
Sponsored by Lallemand
Wynns Coonawarra Estate 2023 Shiraz
HR (Ron) Haselgrove Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon
(Current to 3 Years Old)
Sponsored by Wrattonbully Wine Region
Yalumba 2021 The Sanctum Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
Best Cabernet Sauvignon (4 to 6 Years Old)
Sponsored by BHF Filtration
Yalumba 2019 The Menzies Cabernet Sauvignon
Best Sparkling Wine
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Grey-Smith 2019 Coonawarra Blanc de Blancs
Best Sweet White or Fortified Wine
Sponsored by Wattle Range Council
Leconfield Wines 2021 Noble Riesling
Best Rosé
Sponsored by Must@Coonawarra
Reschke 2024 R-Series Rosé
Best Wine of Provenance
Sponsored by Torresan Wine Estates
Lindemans Wines 2019 Limestone Ridge Shiraz Cabernet
Ewen Fergusson McBain Trophy for Best Museum Red
Sponsored by Hahn Corporation
Reschke 2016 Bos Cabernet Sauvignon
Best Museum White
Sponsored by Eura Carla
Browns of Padthaway 2017 Melba FR Chardonnay
Small Batch Experimental Award
Sponsored by Vincru
Bloomfield Wine 2024 Mencia
International Judges Award
Sponsored by Elders Naracoorte
Wangolina 2022 A-Series Carmenere
Chief of Judges Wine to Watch
Sponsored by Lawrence’s Irrigation
Wynns Coonawarra Estate 2022 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon
Most Successful Exhibitors
Sponsored by Kauri
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
Best Individual Vineyard Wine
Sponsored by Australian Frost Fans
Wynns Coonawarra Estate 2021 Glengyle Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
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