Evans & Tate 2023 Redbrook Reserve Chardonnay has won Wine of Show at the 2025 Margaret River Wine Show. It also won Best White Wine and Best Chardonnay.
This was Evans & Tate’s third Wine of Show following previous wins for the 2012 Cabernet (2015) and 2004 Chardonnay (2005).
Evans & Tate also received the Best Shiraz Trophy and Most Successful Exhibitor, taking home a total of five trophies.
Evans & Tate senior winemaker Matt Byrne said: “I cherish these moments to celebrate the region and come together as and industry.
“The 2023 has been the best vintage of my 25 years as winemaker at Evans & Tate.”
David Bicknell, chief winemaker at Oakridge Wines in the Yarra Valley, chaired the judging panel for the second consecutive year, alongside nine national and local judges and six associates.
“This is a great show to judge because of the consistently high quality of wines across all categories,” he said.
“Overall, it was a very good show with a pretty high strike-rate of gold medals awarded, just over 10 percent of entries – which is above the national average.”
The panel assessed 630 entries from 96 exhibitors at the Margaret River HEART, awarding 62 gold, 91 silver and 220 bronze medals – a medal strike rate of nearly 60 percent.
The Margaret River Wine Association Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Vanya Cullen, recognising her extraordinary contribution to the Margaret River wine industry and her leadership in sustainability, innovation and excellence.
The award celebrates Vanya’s lifelong dedication to both her family’s legacy and the advancement of Australian wine on the global stage.
MRWA Chair Peter Campbell said, “Vanya’s contribution to the Margaret River wine community has been profound.
“Her vision and unwavering commitment to sustainability have not only shaped Cullen Wines but elevated the reputation of the entire Margaret River region on the world stage.”
The Viticultural and Sustainability Excellence Award presented by Fogarty Wine Group was awarded to Tyke Wheatley of family owned and biodynamic vineyard, Windance Estate in Yallingup.
Fogarty Wine Group chief viticulturalist John Fogarty said, “Tyke is a standout contributor to the region’s viticulture—recognised for leadership in biodynamic farming, ecological balance, and collaborative innovation across the industry.
“He has built a network of industry peers to share ideas, test solutions, and strengthen the broader community. It’s a quiet kind of leadership – collaborative, generous, and deeply effective.”
The Cellar Door Excellence Award presented by Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association (MRBTA) was awarded to Larissa Dalli Cani at Howard Park Wines.
MRBTA CEO Sharna Kearny said, “Larissa’s passionate support of both the wine and tourism sectors makes her a deserving recipient of this year’s award.
“Her professional volunteer engagements have demonstrated a strong commitment to enhancing the quality and authenticity of the cellar door experience, making her an asset to the future of wine tourism in our region.”
Endeavour Group Trophy for Wine of Show
Evans & Tate 2023 Redbrook Reserve Chardonnay
Pellenc Trophy for Red Wine of Show
Stella Bella 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
Labelmakers Trophy for White Wine of Show
Evans & Tate 2023 Redbrook Reserve Chardonnay
Vinline Mobile Bottling Trophy for Most Successful Exhibitor
Evans & Tate
Langton’s Trophy for Wine of Provenance
Stella Bella Luminosa Cabernet Sauvignon 2023, 2018, 2014
City of Busselton Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon
Stella Bella 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon
MCC Trophy for Best Chardonnay
Evans & Tate 2023 Redbrook Reserve Chardonnay
Voyager Estate Trophy for Best Sustainable Wine
Juniper 2025 Canvas Malbec
Mercurey Trophy for Best Single Vineyard Red
McHenry Hohnen 2023 Hazel’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Sanector Trophy for Best Single Vineyard White
Mandoon Estate 2023 Chardonnay
Cospak Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Greenpiper Wines 2023 Vintners Edge of Desire Cabernet Merlot
My Vintner Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc
Xanadu 2025 Vinework Sauvignon Blanc
Vasse Steel Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Howard Park 2025 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Margaret River Wine Storage Trophy for Best Alternate White
Howard Park 2025 Arboe Novae Fiano
Fusion Electrical Trophy for Best Shiraz/Syrah
Evans & Tate 2023 Redbrook Estate Shiraz
Novonesis Trophy for Best Rosé
Deep Woods Estate 2025 Harmony Rose
Hahn Trophy for Best Alternate Red
Peacetree Estate 2023 Malbec
Photo: Evans & Tate winemaker Matt Byrne, left, with Bart Whitehouse from Fusion Electrical.
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