Purple Hands 2024 Aglianico won the Dr Rod Bonfiglioli Best Wine of Show at the 2026 Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show in Mildura.
The show attracted 700 wines from 63 regions across Australia.
There were 78 gold medals, 114 silver and 254 bronze.
Trophies
The Dr Rod Bonfiglioli Best Wine of Show
Purple Hands Wines 2024 Aglianico
Best Red Wine
Purple Hands Wines 2024 Aglianico
Best White Wine
Eldorado Road 2025 Dreamfields Fiano
Provenance Award
Billy Button Vermentino
Viticulturist Award
Chris Mein from Longview Vineyard
Helen Healy Award for Excellence
Billy Button Wines
Chief of Judges Wine to Watch
Lino Ramble 2025 Solitaire
Guest Judges Wine to Watch
Hither & Yon 2025 Greco
Best Italian Variety Wine
Purple Hands Wines 2024 Aglianico
Best Iberian Variety Wine
Mount Majura Vineyard 2025 Graciano
Best French Variety Wine
The Lane Vineyard 2025 Gathering Cabernet Franc
Best of the Rest
Longview Vineyard 2026 Macclesfield Gruner Veltliner
Best Blend
Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards 2026 Brioni’s Blend
Best Rose
Ricca Terra 22 Degree Halo 2026 Rose
Best Sparkling Wine
Chalmers 2025 Col Fondo
Stewards Choice Award
Bondar Wines 2026 Fiano
Tony Mangan Memorial Award for Best Organic Wine
Praeter 2025 Savagnin Sous Voile
Best Label Artwork
Wangolina 2025 Seasons Malvasia Istriana